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South Korea
On March 26, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment published a draft partial amendment to the list of Existing Chemical Substances, publicly notified as Appendix 2 to …
South Korea
On March 27, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety amended and promulgated the Regulation on Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (National Institute of Chemical Safety Notice No. 2026-6).
Vietnam
On 17 March 2026, the Customs Department of Region V (covering Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, and Tuyen Quang) issued the Official Document No. 490/HQKV5‑NVHQ, providing guidance …
Vietnam Publishes New Decree No. 110/2026/ND-CP on EPR Regulations
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 …
On-site Insights: Technical Meeting on the Implementation of Vietnam’s Regulations on GHG Emissions and Ozone Layer Protection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
Vietnamese Customs’ and Local Customs Branches’ Views on the Request for 100% Disclosure of Ingredient Information for Imported Chemicals
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
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
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
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
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 …
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. …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
The Chatree Gold Mine Verdict and Thailand’s Environmental Litigation Frontier
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
Latest Trends in China’s ESG Reporting Policies and Regulations
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 …
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
Non-Renewable Energy Policies and Their Impact on the Power Generation Mix in the Philippines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
*Taiwan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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