EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]

11. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company sponsors the CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust. The plan covers substantially all employees and enables participants to contribute a portion of salary and wages on a tax-deferred basis. Contributions to the plan by the Company are discretionary. Contributions by the Company totaled approximately $70,167 and $30,300 in 2017 and 2016, respectively.