Government Reschedules Chinese Sugar Substitute Investigation Drama
Published Date: 11/26/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is updating the timeline for its investigation into erythritol imports from China. Businesses involved in this trade should note new deadlines for reports, hearings, and final decisions, now stretching from December 2025 to February 2026. These changes come after a government shutdown delayed the process, so everyone’s got a bit more time to get ready and respond.
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