U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Unlawful Importation of Ace-K Sweeteners from China Alleged to Infri...
November 23 2016 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and
specialty materials company, today announced that the U.S.
International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an
investigation into the unlawful importation into the United States
of certain high-potency sweeteners, specifically Acesulfame
Potassium (Ace-K), in response to the company’s recently filed
complaint with the Commission.
The investigation centers on alleged violations of section 337
of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United
States of high-potency sweeteners that are alleged to infringe U.S.
Patent No. 9,024,016, owned by Celanese.
Celanese contends a number of Ace-K manufacturers have
unlawfully introduced sweeteners made via Celanese’s patented
technology from China into the United States market.
In the investigation, the Commission will consider a general
exclusion order barring the importation of all infringing
sweeteners.
Celanese continuously invests in manufacturing and quality
improvements and is dedicated to robust research, development and
customer support for the sweetener products manufactured by its
patented process. The company intends to protect these investments
to supply customers with quality engineered products, and intends
to vigorously defend its patented technology against unlawful
importation and uses in the United States.
Further details of this action by the USITC to initiate an
investigation can be found here:
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2016/er1122ll689.htm
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the
production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty
materials used in most major industries and consumer applications.
Our two complementary business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials
Solutions, use the full breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry,
technology and business expertise to create value for our customers
and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve
their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive
impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese
Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 7,000
employees worldwide and had 2015 net sales of $5.7 billion. For
more information about Celanese and our product offerings, visit
www.celanese.com or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
All registered trademarks are owned by Celanese International
Corporation or its affiliates.
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972-443-3750william.jacobsen@celanese.comorMedia Relations Asia
(Shanghai)Helen Zhang, +86 21 3861
9279lan.zhang@celanese.comorMedia Relations Europe
(Germany)Jens Kurth, +49(0)69 45009
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