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Vietnam Publishes New Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP on EPR Regulations

Wastes (Products) Packaging Automobiles Batteries EEE Plastics

7 May 2026

Vietnam

On April 1, 2026, the “Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the recycling of products and packaging and the waste treatment obligations of producers and importers” (hereinafter …

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On-site Insights: Technical Meeting on the Implementation of Vietnam’s Regulations on GHG Emissions and Ozone Layer Protection

Greenhouse gas(GHG)

7 May 2026

Vietnam

On March 6, 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, together with Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, held a technical meeting to support the implementation of Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP, which …

China MIIT Launches Traction Battery Traceability Platform

Mandatory Reporting Requirements for involved Enterprises

Circular Economy Others (Products) Batteries

7 May 2026

China

According to an announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, a meeting marking the official launch of the “National New Energy Vehicle Traction Battery Traceability …

South Korea Announced Schedule for Phased Transition of Products Using HFCs to Low-GWP Substances

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) EEE

7 May 2026

South Korea

On December 1, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) jointly announced a phased schedule for substance transition of …

China Releases Draft Revision of Voluntary National Standard for Green Plastic Product Evaluation

Specific Metrics Added for EEE and Automotive Sectors

Draft Circular Economy Product Designs Automobiles EEE

7 May 2026

China

In April 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released a draft revision of the voluntary national standard Green Product Evaluation – Plastic Products (GB/T 37866-2019) for public comment. The …

Singapore Formulates Sustainability Guidelines for Waste and Packaging in the Food Manufacturing Sector

Circular Economy Climate Change Packaging

6 May 2026

Singapore

Enterprise Singapore　(EnterpriseSG), governing enterprise development under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore, published the “SUSTAINABILITY PLAYBOOK FOR FOOD MANUFACTURERS” on April 21, 2026.

Indonesia Prohibits Import of Products Made with Forced Labor

Others (Products)

6 May 2026

Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade published and enforced the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the Import of Products Made with Forced Labor on April 14, 2026.

South Korea to Establish Stipulated Quantities Serving as Regulatory Criteria for 73 Newly Designated Hazardous Substances

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

6 May 2026

South Korea

On March 31, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing amendments to the Regulation on Stipulated Quantities of Hazardous Chemicals. The amendments are …

Taiwan MOENV Announces Proposed Increase in Recycling Fees for Electronics

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs EEE

5 May 2026

*Taiwan

On April 10, 2026, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment (MOENV) released a draft amendment to the Recycling Fee Rates for Collection, Removal, and Treatment of Articles, which defines the recycling …

China’s SAMR Promulgates Rules for the Administration of the Use of Special Equipment

Occupational Safety and Health

5 May 2026

China

On February 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China promulgated the mandatory technical safety code Rules for the Administration of the Use of Special Equipment (TSG …

Vietnam Issues Guidance for Export‑Processing Enterprises on Permits for the Import and Export of Specially Managed Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

5 May 2026

Vietnam

On February 14, 2026, Vietnam’s Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Official Letter No. 285/HC‑QLHC to withdrew the previously issued Official Letter No. 239/HC‑QLHC. Official Letter …

Vietnam Consults Decree Guiding Implementation of Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development in 2026 – 2030 period

Draft Energy

4 May 2026

Vietnam

On 13 January 2026, the draft Decree detailing a number of articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on mechanisms and policies for national …

Singapore Notifies Schedule of Regulations for Domestic Manufacturing and Import/Export of Six Mercury-Added Products Under EPMA

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products)

4 May 2026

Singapore

On April 20, 2026, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore issued a notice announcing the implementation of regulations governing the domestic manufacture and import/export of 6 mercury-added products, which …

India’s Delhi NCR Drafts EV Policy 2.0

Phasing out Registration of non-EV 2-Wheelers & 3-Wheelers

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Draft Others (Products) Automobiles

4 May 2026

India

On April 11, 2026, the Transport Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi released the draft of the “Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026,” initiating a 30-day …

China MEE Clarifies the “Proximity Principle” for Inter-Provincial Transfer of Hazardous Waste

Wastes (Factory)

1 May 2026

China

On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued a clarification in response to an inquiry from the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment regarding the …

Vietnam Amends Certain Provisions on ODS Management

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) EEE Industrial Chemicals

1 May 2026

Vietnam

On March 23, 2026, Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP was issued to amend and supplement a number of provisions of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on GHG mitigation and ozone layer protection, as previously …

South Korea submits bill to partially amend the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth

Requiring corporate disclosure and strengthen linkage with climate finance

Climate Change Other Law/Regulations

1 May 2026

South Korea

On February 27, 2026, South Korean National Assembly member Kim Wisang and 9 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth …

UNECE Sets World’s First Tire Wear Limits to Reduce Microplastic Emissions

Product Designs Automobiles Plastics

1 May 2026

Global

In mid‑March 2026, the Working Party on Noise and Tyres (WP‑GRBP) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reached a de facto agreement on the world’s first regulatory …

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Vietnamese Customs’ and Local Customs Branches’ Views on the Request for 100% Disclosure of Ingredient Information for Imported Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products)

30 April 2026

Vietnam

On April 14, 2026, Vietnam’s General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance issued Official Letter No. 15269/CHQ‑GSQL to local customs branches regarding the disclosure of ingredient information for …

Taiwan Unveils Draft Amendments to Two Major Waste Laws

Mandatory Green Design and Repair/Recycling Information Disclosure for Designated Products

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs Packaging

30 April 2026

*Taiwan

On April 9, 2026, the Executive Yuan of Taiwan approved draft amendments to the Resource Circulation Promotion Act and the Waste Disposal Act submitted by the Ministry of Environment. The …

China MEM Promulgates Criteria for Identifying Major Production Safety Accident Hazards in Chemical Enterprises

Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health

30 April 2026

China

On March 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) of China officially announced the publication of the mandatory industry standard Criteria for Determining Major Production Safety Accident Hazards in …

Japan Releases 2025 Assessment I Results for Priority Chemical Substances

Naphthalene and One Other Substance Advance to Assessment II

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

30 April 2026

Japan

On March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly released the …

Indonesia Mandates Biofuel Blending for Commercially Sold Fuel Oils

Chemical Substances (Products)

30 April 2026

Indonesia

The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources published the “Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decision No. 113/2026 on the Phased Introduction of Biofuels” on March 3, 2026, which …

Singapore Issues Notification for Mandatory Efficiency of Water-Cooled Chilled Water Systems

Energy Efficiency

29 April 2026

Singapore

On 10 February 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a notification on the regulatory requirements for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Water‑Cooled Chilled Water Systems (WCCWS) under the …

Quezon City, Philippines, Sets Circular Economy Policy for Textile Products

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Textiles

29 April 2026

Philippines

On 3 December 2025, the Quezon City Council enacted the Ordinance Promoting Textile Sustainability and Circularity for Economic, Environmental, and Social Development in Quezon City (Ordinance No. SP‑3472, S‑2025). After …

Hanoi, Vietnam Decides Conversion of Fossil Fuel-Powered Taxis to Electric and Clean Energy Taxis

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Air Other Law/Regulations Automobiles

29 April 2026

Vietnam

On February 27, 2026, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued Plan No. 74/KH-UBND on the conversion of fossil fuel-powered taxis to electric and clean energy taxis in Hanoi. Under this plan, …

Malaysia Now Completely Bans Imports of WEEE

Wastes (Products) Batteries EEE

29 April 2026

Malaysia

The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2026 was published in Malaysia on March 31, 2026, and came into effect as of April 1, 2026. This amendment of …

South Korea proposes amendment to ban manufacture and import of Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 with specific exemptions

POPs Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

28 April 2026

South Korea

On March 19, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued an administrative notice of a proposed amendment to the Regulations on Types of Persistent Pollutants and …

Hong Kong Amends “Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance” to Update Safety Standards for Specific Products

Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Paint Toys

28 April 2026

*Hong Kong

On March 13, 2026, the Hong Kong Government published the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2026 in the Gazette. The purpose of …

Australian Battery Recycling Industry Presents Current Landscape and Future Growth Potential

Circular Economy Batteries

28 April 2026

Australia

On March 12, 2026, the Association for the Battery Recycling Industry (ABRI) released a report “Battery Materials Recovery Industry Profile”, outlining the status and outlook of Australia’s battery collection system. …

WBCSD’s Framework for Financial Quantification of Sustainability: Turning Forecasts into Evidence

ESG

28 April 2026

Global

On March 19, 2026, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released practical guidelines for verifying, on an ex-post basis, the financial outcomes that sustainability initiatives have delivered for …

Taiwan BSMI Adds “LED Light Source Controlgear” to Mandatory Inspection and Taiwan RoHS Scope

RoHS Chemical Substances (Products) EEE

27 April 2026

*Taiwan

On March 17, 2026, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs published the Legal Inspection Requirements for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Controlgear. Since the …

China Promulgates First Mandatory National Standard for Heavy Metal Limits in Ink

Chemical Substances (Products)

27 April 2026

China

On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China officially announced the publication of Limits of Heavy Metals in Ink (GB 46997-2025) on its website. …

India’s mandatory energy labeling for induction cooktops products extended until January 2027

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs EEE

27 April 2026

India

On April 4, 2026, India’s Ministry of power has issued a notification about amending the previous notification (S.O. 5665(E) dated December 8, 2025) regarding energy consumption standards for countertop induction …

Japan Announces Draft Ministerial Ordinance to Change the Rules for Public Disclosure of Names of New Chemical Substances under CSCL

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

27 April 2026

Japan

On March 11, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly released a …

India Provides 3 Month Exemption for QCOs of Linear Alkyl Benzene, Morpholine, n-Butyl Acrylate

Chemical Substances (Products)

24 April 2026

India

India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has published three separate orders to temporarily suspend the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Linear Alkyl Benzene, Morpholine and n-Butyl Acrylate. For three months, …

Vietnam Publishes List of Chemicals in Insecticides and Disinfectants Used in Household and Medical Applications

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

24 April 2026

Vietnam

On March 31, 2026, the Minister of Health issued Circular No. 05/2026/TT-BYT on the List of Prohibited Chemicals and the List of Hazardous Chemicals Requiring Disclosure in Insecticides and Disinfectants …

China Promulgates Two Mandatory National Standards for Fire Safety Signs: Updated Product and Installation Requirements

Product Designs Fire Prevention Paint Toys

24 April 2026

China

On January 28, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated two key mandatory standards for fire safety signs: Fire Safety Signs Part 2: General Product Requirements (GB 13495.2-2026) and …

Australia Delays Making the Decisions on the IChEMS Schedule for Three Fuel Additives, Including TTBP, Until After July 2027

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

24 April 2026

Australia

On April 9, 2026, the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Section of the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced via an official email to stakeholders …

South Korea publishes hazard assessment results for existing chemical substances

Chemical identities also disclosed for substances whose data protection period has expired

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

23 April 2026

South Korea

On March 10, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) officially published hazard assessment results for existing chemical substances, along with additional related information, pursuant to the Act …

Australia Announces Energy Efficiency Strategy for Household Appliances and Equipment, Outlining Direction through 2035

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances

23 April 2026

Australia

On February 19, 2026, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released the E3 Strategic Plan under the nation’s Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program. The …

IUCN and Keidanren Share Corporate and NGO Engagement Toward Institutionalizing Nature Conservation Outside Designated Protected Areas

Biodiversity

23 April 2026

Global

On February 25, 2026, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, and the Keidanren Nature Conservation Council (KNCC) held an online meeting on “Other …

Vietnam Amends Certain Legal Procedures on Projects under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Climate Change Other Law/Regulations

22 April 2026

Vietnam

On 30 December 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) promulgated Circular No. 78/2025/TT-BNNMT amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 15/2014/TT-BTNMT regulating the formulation and …

India Finalizes Environmental Compensation Guidelines on Violations under Waste Oil EPR Rules

EPR Circular Economy Violation Cases Wastes (Products) Wastes (Factory)

22 April 2026

India

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India issued guidelines on March 18, 2026, finalizing environmental compensation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules on used oil. While the EPR rules …

Japan to Newly Include “Persistence” of Class II Specified Chemical Substances in Hazard Information Reporting under CSCL

Public Consultation Begins on Amendments for Electronic Submission

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

22 April 2026

Japan

On March 18, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly opened a public consultation …

China Submits WTO Notification for Revised GB on Testing the Hazardous Characteristics of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Transport Others (Products) Batteries Industrial Chemicals

21 April 2026

China

On March 16, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China submitted a WTO/TBT notification regarding the draft revision of the mandatory national standard, General Specifications for the …

Vietnam Publishes Guidelines on Regulations Related to Product Labelling

Others (Products)

21 April 2026

Vietnam

On February 12, 2026, the Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 11816/CHQ-GSQL, dated February 12, 2026, to regional Sub-departments of Customs, providing guidance on regulations regarding product labelling under …

Australian Capital Territory Opens Public Consultation to Reduce Single-Use Plastics, Considering Bans on 14 New Items

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Plastics

21 April 2026

Australia

In February 2026, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) released a discussion paper on reducing single-use plastics and opened a public consultation period from March 2 to May 1, 2026. The …

South Korean lawmakers submit bill to partially amend Circular Economy Act

Special provisions introduced for circulation and reuse of by-products within industrial complexes

Circular Economy Wastes (Factory)

20 April 2026

South Korea

On March 16, 2026, South Korean National Assembly member Kim Ju-young and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Act on Promotion of Transition to a Circular …

India Publishes Amendment of Plastic Waste Management Rules

Revisions & Exemptions for Food Packaging

EPR Circular Economy Packaging Plastics Food Contact Materials

20 April 2026

India

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India published the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026, on March 31, 2026, which came into force on the same …

Japan Amends to “Test Methods for New Chemical Substances, etc.” under CSCL

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

20 April 2026

Japan

On March 11, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly promulgated a partial amendment …

South Korea to revise chemical accident prevention and control plan system

Clarifying the scope and easing overlapping regulatory burdens

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

17 April 2026

South Korea

On February 26, 2026, the South Korean government released a proposed amendment to the Regulations on the Preparation, etc. of Chemical Accident Prevention and Control Plans (National Institute of Chemical …

India Clarifies Requirement for Vehicle Importers to Register on the ELV Portal

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Automobiles

17 April 2026

India

In an notification dated March 5, 2026 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India to the Customs, the former noted that vehicle importers are required to register on …

Japan Issues New Handling Rules for Class I Specified Chemical Substances Present as Impurities under the CSCL, Based on the BAT Principle

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

17 April 2026

Japan

On March 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly issued a new “Notice …

South Korea publishes LOC template for compliance with the chemical substance confirmation system

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

17 April 2026

South Korea

On March 13, 2026, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) published a reference template for a Letter of Confirmation (LOC), for the purpose of compliance with South Korea’s chemical substance confirmation …

Hong Kong Announces Effective Dates for Ban on 8 New Categories of Mercury-Added Products Under Minamata Convention COP5

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Batteries EEE Cosmetics

16 April 2026

*Hong Kong

On March 26, 2026, the Hong Kong Government published the Mercury Control Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2025 (Commencement) Notice. This notice establishes the commencement dates for the regulation …

Malaysia Proposes Amendment to the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality, Inviting Public Comments

Draft Occupational Safety and Health

16 April 2026

Malaysia

The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) released a draft proposal to amend the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010 on March 16, 2026, and …

Hanoi Government Issues Notice on Administrative Procedures for Import and Export Permits for Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

16 April 2026

Vietnam

On March 16, 2026, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade issued Official Document No. 2016/SCT‑KTATMT, titled “Several Notes on the Implementation of Administrative Procedures for Issuing Import and Export …

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The Chatree Gold Mine Verdict and Thailand’s Environmental Litigation Frontier

A Landmark Ruling, a Decade of Suffering, and the Road Ahead for Corporate Environmental Accountability

Environmental Management

15 April 2026

Thailand

Understanding the Chatree Case: A Decade in the Making On March 24th, 2026, the Bangkok Civil Court issued a verdict that reverberated far beyond the courtrooms of the Thai capital. …

South Korea introduces transitional measures for three newly designated Accident Preparedness Substances

Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

15 April 2026

South Korea

On March 10, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety promulgated an amended Public Notice on the Designation of Accident Preparedness Substances (Notice No. 2026-2). This amendment is intended …

China NMPA Releases Draft Mandatory Standard for Cosmetic Safety: First Major Revision Since 1987

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Cosmetics

15 April 2026

China

On March 19, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the consultation draft of the mandatory national standard General Requirements for Cosmetic Safety (GB 7916). The public comment period …

Singapore Publishes Bill to Partially Amend the Energy Conservation Act

Proposes New Regulations on Imports of Electrical Products for Personal Use

Energy Label / MEPS Draft Product Designs EEE

15 April 2026

Singapore

On March 6, 2026, the Singapore government released the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The bill partially revises the Energy Conservation Act of 2012 and newly proposes to include products imported …

Vietnam Reveals Draft Decree Guiding Implementation of Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development in 2026 – 2030 period

Energy Other Law/Regulations

15 April 2026

Vietnam

On 13 January 2026, the draft Decree detailing a number of articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on mechanisms and policies for national …

New South Wales Promulgates Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2026, Targeting Batteries

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Batteries

14 April 2026

Australia

On February 20, 2026, the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) promulgated the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation 2026. This regulation implements the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025 and is …

South Korea to revise measurement methods and standards for single-use transport packaging used for consumer delivery

Draft Circular Economy Packaging Plastics

14 April 2026

South Korea

On March 5, 2026, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of South Korea published a proposed amendment to the Simplified Measurement Methods for Product Packaging Materials and Packaging Methods.

South Korea to promote decarbonization of public transportation

A new financing program for the purchase of electric and hydrogen buses

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Product Designs Automobiles

14 April 2026

South Korea

On February 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced that it would launch a new Electric and Hydrogen Bus Purchase Financing Program in 2026 to …

Vietnam Industrial Association Notifies Public Consultation on the Implementation Status of the 2025 Law on Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

13 April 2026

Vietnam

On March 16, 2026, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) issued Document No. 0381/LDTM-PC, notifying stakeholders that the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment is reviewing …

Japan Begins Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order to Add “LC‑PFCA and Their Salts, etc.” to the List of Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL

POPs PFAS Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

13 April 2026

Japan

On March 20, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly opened a public comment …

Japan Partially Revises Precautions for Labelling on Containers under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act in Line with the Revision of “JIS Z 7253”

GHS Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

13 April 2026

Japan

On December 25, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued a partial revision to the notification titled “Precautions Concerning Labelling, etc., on Containers and Packaging of Poisonous or …

India Proposes Draft Amendment to ELV Rules

Introducing Use of Recycled Steel, Compliance with Plastic/E-Waste/Batteries EPR Rules

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Automobiles

13 April 2026

India

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India issued a draft amendment notification on March 27, 2026, for the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025, which stipulate …

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Latest Trends in China’s ESG Reporting Policies and Regulations

Other Law/Regulations

10 April 2026

China

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Its core philosophy encourages companies to integrate these three factors into their corporate development strategies while encouraging investors to incorporate them into investment …

Jiangsu Province, China, Promulgates “First Supplementary List of Key New Pollutants for Management” — Bisphenol A Added

Chemical Substances (Products) Packaging Food Contact Materials

10 April 2026

China

On March 3, 2026, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province published the Jiangsu Province Supplementary List of Key New Pollutants for Management (First Batch) on its official …

South Korea Introduces a new system for extending the validity period of compliance confirmation for consumer chemical products subject to safety confirmation

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

10 April 2026

South Korea

On February 13, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment issued a preliminary notice of the Draft Public Notice on the Standards, etc. for Extending the Validity Period …

Vietnam Publishes Decree Detailing the Amended Law on Product and Goods Quality

Regulating label requirements for various products

Others (Products) Automobiles Batteries EEE Cosmetics Industrial Chemicals Paint Textiles Toys

10 April 2026

Vietnam

On January 23, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP to provide guidelines for the Law on Product and Goods Quality. Previously, on June 18, 2025, the National Assembly passed …

South Korea revised Clean Air Conservation Act enforcement rules

Strengthening management of condensable substances and revising inspection systems

Air

9 April 2026

South Korea

On February 23, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment promulgated revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The amendment is intended to strengthen the management …

Decision on piloting the allocation of GHG emission allocations for 2025 and 2026 in Vietnam

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

9 April 2026

Vietnam

On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Decision No. 699/QD-BNNMT on piloting the allocation of GHG emission for 2025 and 2026. The Decision takes effect from …

Jakarta, Indonesia Mandates Energy and Water Conservation Measures for Commercial Buildings

Water Energy Efficiency

9 April 2026

Indonesia

The Jakarta Special Capital Region Regulation No. 5/2026 on Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings was promulgated and enforced on February 6, 2026, replacing the former “Jakarta Special Capital Region …

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Non-Renewable Energy Policies and Their Impact on the Power Generation Mix in the Philippines

Other Law/Regulations

8 April 2026

Philippines

Overview of Philippine Energy Energy plays a crucial role in the economic development and industrial growth of the Philippines. As electricity demand continues to increase due to population growth and …

South Korea proposes amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act

A new obligation to submit voluntary inspection results introduced

Occupational Safety and Health

8 April 2026

South Korea

On February 25, 2026, the National Assembly of South Korea introduced a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The bill is intended to help prevent recurrences, particularly …

Vietnam Approves Pilot GHG Emission Allocation for 2025–2026

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

8 April 2026

Vietnam

On 9 February 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam officially signed Decision No. 263/QD-TTg, approving the total pilot greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allocation for the 2025–2026 period. This …

India Specifies Definitions of Green Ammonia & Green Methanol in Push for Green Hydrogen Industry

Energy Others (Factory)

8 April 2026

India

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued notifications on February 27, 2026, specifying definitions of “Green Ammonia” and “Green Methanol”. Both green ammonia and green methanol are …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 10—Climate Change

Codification of Product Carbon Footprint Management

Climate Change Product Designs Greenhouse gas(GHG)

7 April 2026

China

On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China,” China’s first comprehensive legal code in the environmental protection …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 9—Circular Economy Development

Promoting Eco-Design and Use of Recycled Materials

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs Packaging Automobiles EEE Plastics Textiles

7 April 2026

China

On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China, China’s first comprehensive legal code in the field of …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 8—Ecological Protection

Promoting Biodiversity Conservation

Biodiversity Others (Factory)

7 April 2026

China

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 7—Chemical Substance Management

Focus on Full Lifecycle Management and Risk Prevention

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Cosmetics Industrial Chemicals Paint

6 April 2026

China

The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 6—Noise Pollution Prevention and Control

New Requirements for Vibration Control and Manufacturing Compliance

Noise Vibration Occupational Safety and Health

6 April 2026

China

The “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China“ was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 5— Solid Waste Pollution Prevention and Control

Shifting Focus to “Waste Reduction” at the Source

Wastes (Products) Wastes (Factory)

6 April 2026

China

The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 5) …

Thailand MOI Issues Notification on Emission Limits for Factory Chimney Discharges in Bangkok

Air

3 April 2026

Thailand

The Ministry of Industry of Thailand issued, on February 12, 2026, the “Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Emission Standards for Air Pollutants Discharged from …

Australia Proposes IChEMS Standards for 14 Chemical Groups Including PFHpS

PFAS Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

3 April 2026

Australia

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) initiated a public consultation on March 23, 2026, regarding a proposal to add six chemical groups to the …

Hanoi Government Issues Notice on Administrative Procedures for Import and Export Permits for Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

3 April 2026

Vietnam

Taiwan MOE Announces Draft Amendment to Dry Cell Battery Regulations Based on Minamata Convention

Mercury Content Threshold for Button Cells Reduced to 1 ppm

Mercury Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Batteries EEE Toys

2 April 2026

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On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of Taiwan announced a draft amendment to the Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries and initiated …

India Develops Common Portal for Faster Login and EPR Certificate Trading Platform

EPR Wastes (Products) Packaging Automobiles Batteries EEE Plastics

2 April 2026

India

In February 2026, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India came to establish a common portal for all Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules, along with a dedicated electronic platform …

Malaysia Announces Strategies and Targets for Electricity and Water Resource Management Through 2030

Energy

2 April 2026

Malaysia

In February 2026, Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) released its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 (PSP 2026–2030).

South Korea promulgates partial amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Mandating public disclosure of occupational safety and health information and strengthening the industrial accident investigation system

Occupational Safety and Health

1 April 2026

South Korea

On February 19, 2026, South Korea promulgated a partial amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. The amendment requires …

Vietnam Publishes Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development for the 2026–2030 period

Energy

1 April 2026

Vietnam

On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly promulgated Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development for the 2026–2030 Period. The Resolution takes effect from 1 March …

Indonesia’s NPO Calls for Stronger Monitoring and Enforcement on Single-Use Plastic Regulations

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Packaging Plastics

1 April 2026

Indonesia

The Indonesian environmental NGO “Dietplastik Indonesia” has released a report in February 2026 regarding the monitoring and enforcement of single-use plastic (SUP) regulations in the country. This report summarizes the …

New Zealand Opens Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the HSNO Act and Import/Export Prohibition Order

Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs to Be Banned

PFAS POPs Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

31 March 2026

New Zealand

On March 17, 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a Discussion Document and opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances …

South Korea submits bill requiring fire suppression systems at EV charging facilities

Draft Eco-Friendly Vehicle Fire Prevention Automobiles Batteries

31 March 2026

South Korea

On February 27, 2026, South Korean National Assembly member Kim Jong-min and 10 other lawmakers submitted a Bill for Partial Amendment to the Aсt on Promotion of Development and Distribution …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 4

Soil Pollution Prevention and Control: Strengthening Control of Toxic and Hazardous Substance Emissions

Soil

30 March 2026

China

The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 4) …

China Promulgates “Ecological Environment Code”: Part 3

Water Pollution Prevention and Control: New Penalties for Diluting Industrial Wastewater

Water

30 March 2026

China

The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 3) …

Vietnam Publishes New Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP on EPR Regulations

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