The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping measures on imports of choline chloride from the People’s Republic of China, with definitive duties ranging from 90 per cent to 115.9 per cent. The resolution follows a 14-month investigation that recognized unfair commerce practices.
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties of 90–115.9 per cent on choline chloride imports from China after a 14-month probe discovered unfair commerce practices.
The transfer goals to revive honest competitors within the €84 million (~$99.11 million) EU market.
Choline chloride is utilized in animal feed, child components, nutraceuticals and oil and fuel drilling.
The measures purpose to revive honest competitors within the EU market between imported Chinese choline chloride and domestically produced materials. The EU choline chloride market is valued at about €84 million (~$99.11 million), the European Commission mentioned in a launch.
Choline chloride is primarily used as an additive in animal and pet feed, together with for poultry, pigs, rabbits and horses. It can be utilized in child components, prenatal dietary dietary supplements and different nutraceutical merchandise for human consumption, in addition to a clay stabiliser in drilling fluids for the oil and fuel business.
The EU-based choline chloride business employs round 160–175 folks, with manufacturing amenities situated in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)