Taiwan to update labeling rules for electrical, electronic products
New labeling requirements for imported products and consumables will be introduced.
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China’s Jiangsu province releases draft plan for new pollutant control
The plan includes pilot projects in chemical industrial parks, a supplementary list of key regulated new pollutants, and more.
9 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 8, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu province, China, released a draft plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted until …
Korea regulates HFCs under the Kigali Amendment
To take Effect on April 19, 2023
8 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy published an amended version of the “Act on the Control of Manufacture of Specific Substances for the Protection …
China revises national standard for air cleaners with new requirement for virus removal performance
6 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national recommended standard called “Air Cleaner” (GB/T 18801-2022), which will come into effect May 1, 2023. This is …
Hong Kong EPD adds LED lights, gas stoves, and gas water heaters to energy efficiency labels scheme
6 December 2022
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On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
China’s Hebei province releases action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 13, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hebei province, China, released an action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted through …
China’s Shanghai releases draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
PFOS-based fire extinguishing agents would be eliminated earlier than in the national plan
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shanghai, China, released a draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted …
Korea plans to centralize purchase and lease of vehicles used by national agencies to shift to Type 1 low-emission vehicles
2 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea has given a legislative notice from October 20 to November 29, 2022, of the draft amendment to the “Enforcement Regulation of the Clean …
China publishes draft standard for recycled plastic applications in EEE
2 December 2022
China
China
On October 31, 2022, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) published a draft of the group standard “Recycled Plastic Applications Technology Code for Electrical and Electronic Equipment” of the China …
Hong Kong to promote recycling of waste glass beverage containers
Three commencement notices for legislation concerning producer responsibility for such containers
1 December 2022
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On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong government promulgated three commencement notices: the Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal (Product Container) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (Commencement) Notice, the Product Eco-Responsibility (Regulated …
China publishes FAQs on revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer
30 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 21, 2022, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published FAQs on the revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer, issued Nov. …
China’s Hainan province releases draft rules for solid waste pollution control
The proposed rules complement the corresponding national law
30 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 9, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan province, China, released draft provincial rules for solid waste pollution control to seek comments, which were accepted through …
MEE of China solicited opinions on Distribution Plan of Total Carbon Emissions Trading Quotas for FY2021 to FY2022
29 November 2022
China
China
On November 3, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released a draft opinion solicitation for the “National Implementation Plan for the Distribution of Total Carbon Emissions Trading …
Korea introduces safety inspection system to ensure reuse of EV batteries in energy storage systems
29 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published the amended version of the “Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act”, and announced …
China’s Zhejiang province releases local standard to evaluate “sponge cities“
25 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 30, 2022, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Zhejiang province, China, released a local standard to evaluate “sponge cities”. A sponge city is a city that …
Korea adds eight reproductive toxic substances as controlled hazardous substances
Under Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards
25 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea published an amended version of the “Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards”. The purpose of this …
China announces Action Plan to improve product quality for 2022–2025
24 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other government bodies and organizations announced an Action Plan to Improve the Quality of Products, Construction Work and Services …
China releases 2022 report on Climate Change Response Policies and Actions
23 November 2022
China
China
At a regular press conference Oct. 27, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released its 2022 report on the country’s policies and actions regarding climate change. The ministry prepared …
Korea to amend information provision requirements of K-REACH
Confidential registration and approval numbers under other laws to be kept confidential
23 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea issued a public notice (No. 2022-567) stating that in regard to the “Obligation to Provide Information on Chemical Substances” …
Taiwan to tighten VOC regulations on “Polyurethane” related industries
22 November 2022
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On October 12, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the draft revision to the standard “Air pollution regulations and emission standards for volatile organic compounds in …
China strengthens environmental measures for the Yangtze River Basin
Regulations on maritime transportation of hazardous chemicals will be tightened
21 November 2022
China
China
On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission, and 15 other administrative agencies of China promulgated the “In-depth action plan for the …
China to develop pollutant discharge standards, tighten VOC regulations for key industries
21 November 2022
China
China
At a regular press conference of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Sept. 28, 2022, Yan E, a Deputy Director of Department of Laws, Regulations, and Standards talked about …
China issues Yellow River Protection Law
Including water withdrawal regulation, a water allocation system and water pollutant discharge limits
18 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 30, 2022, China issued the Yellow River Protection Law, which will come into effect April 1, 2023. This law introduces to the Yellow River basin a ban on …
China Coating Industry Association investigates use of 73 chemicals under the New Pollutants Action Plan
17 November 2022
China
China
On October 24, 2022, the China Coating Industry Association announced that it would conduct a survey on the use of 73 chemicals in the Coating industry, including PFCAs, UV-350. The …
China revises definition of diesel fuel in Hazardous Chemicals List
16 November 2022
China
China
China’s Hebei province revises regulations on solid waste management
Hazardous waste will be regulated more tightly
15 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 28, 2022, the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Hebei province, China, published revised “Hebei Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution,” which will come …
China issues revised list of standards used to specify couplers subject to China Compulsory Certification
14 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 9, 2022, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration issued a revised list of standards used to specify couplers for household and similar uses (e.g., connectors and plugs that connect …
China will ban the use of non-degradable plastic packaging at postal service outlets from 2025
14 November 2022
China
China
On October 14, 2022, the State Post Bureau of China held the regular press conference of the fourth quarter of 2022. At the press conference, the implement progresses of “9917” …
Improving China’s Pollutant Discharge Permit System: New Policy Movements
12 November 2022
China
China
The Pollutant Discharge Permit System is how the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in China monitors and enforces legal restrictions on polluting entities and polluting behaviors.While it boasts a major …
China revises national standard for water metering devices
10 November 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, the State Administration for Market Regulation released the national standard “General rules for equipping and managing the water metering devices in water-use organizations” (GB/T 24789-2022). This …
Introduction of 10 cases of violation of VOC fugitive emissions in Jiangsu Province, China
Unused waste gas treatment facilities, performing work that generates VOCs in open workplaces, etc.
9 November 2022
China
China
On September 22, 2022, the Ecological Environmental Department of Jiangsu Province of China announced 10 cases of violation of VOC emission rules. Fugitive emissions are the irregular discharge of air …
Shenzhen, China, promulgated the “Sponge City Construction Management Regulations”
9 November 2022
China
China
On July 25, 2022, the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, China, promulgated the “Shenzhen Sponge City Construction Management Regulations.” The regulations came into effect on September 1, 2022. A sponge city …
Jiangsu Province, China announces Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan
Indicates specific measures for industry and transportation
7 November 2022
China
China
On October 2, 2022, the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, China announced the “Jiangsu Province Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan.” The plan presents targets such as achieving a total capacity of more …
Beijing, China, announces Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan
Aims to raise renewable energy consumption to around 25% by 2030
7 November 2022
China
China
On October 13, 2022, the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, China announced the “Beijing Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan.” The plan proposes targets such as achieving a share of renewable energy …
Korea announces hazardous and dangerous properties and measures for 62 new chemical substances
4 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 30, 2022, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea issued public notice (Ministry of Employment and Labor Public Notice No. 2022-404) in accordance with Article 108 …
Korea to regulate industrial chemicals including PFOA and other substances under Rotterdam Convention
Added to Annex III of the Convention
4 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
Taiwan raises the MEPS for fluorescent lamps by revising the relevant regulations
3 November 2022
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On September 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revised regulations of the MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) for various fluorescent lamp …
Taiwan to ban on the import of asbestos-containing products
3 November 2022
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Korea announces Regulatory Innovation Measures for Environment
31 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced that it had reported four major policy proposals for future environmental regulations to President Yoon at the first …
China releases report on notable cases of illegalities regarding new chemicals
A Tianjin-based manufacturer received a fine of $2,810 for failing to register new chemicals
31 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 27, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a report on cases where some companies were punished for violating the Measures on the Environmental Management and Registration …
Taiwan to impose stricter regulations on organotin compounds
31 October 2022
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On Oct. 4, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan announced that it would revise Taiwan’s toxic substance regulations called the Toxic Chemical Substances Listed for Control and Relevant Operations …
China’s Zhejiang province publishes revised regulations on solid waste management
The revision will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 29, 2022, China’s Zhejiang province published revised regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The revised regulations set out the …
China’s Shandong province publishes regulations on solid waste management
The new regulations will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 21, 2022, China’s Shandong province published provincial regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control that are based on a national law called the Solid Waste Environmental Pollution Control …
China revises regulations on railway transportation of dangerous goods
The revised regulations include a clear definition of dangerous goods and aim to manage the whole process of transportation effectively
27 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 26, 2022, China’s Ministry of Transport issued revised regulations on safety in the railway transportation of dangerous goods, which will come into effect Dec. 1, 2022. Under the …
Korea implements Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and Medical Waste Generator Certification System
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
Korea eases burden on operators under evaluation of environmental management levels at business establishments system
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 7, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea partially amended and enforced the Notification on the Evaluation Methods of Environmental Management Levels at Business Establishments. The main …
Certain types of UV disinfection equipment to be regulated by Taiwan RoHS
25 October 2022
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On Sept. 21, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs released draft regulations on mandatory inspection for certain types of UV disinfection electrical equipment. Comments …
China issues “opinions” on advancing reform of regulatory systems for EEE
Lithium-ion batteries will be added to the mandatory certification scheme
21 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 23, 2022, China’s State Council issued “opinions” on advancing the reform of regulatory systems for electrical and electronic equipment. The opinions set out measures such as adding lithium-ion …
Taiwan launches online system to request inclusion of new chemicals in existing chemical inventory
21 October 2022
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On Sept. 19, 2022, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration announced that it would launch an online system to request the inclusion of new chemicals in the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances …
China’s Zhejiang province releases draft plan for new pollutant control
19 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 30, 2022, The Department of Ecology and Environment of Zhejiang province, China, released a draft plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which will be accepted …
China revises policies on national standards under Law on Standardization
The revision will take effect March 1, 2023
18 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 9, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published revised Measures on National Standards, which will come into effect March, 1, 2023. The measures are subordinate legislation of …
Taiwan to tighten regulations on packaging used in e-commerce
Minimum content of recycled materials will be mandatory
18 October 2022
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On Sept. 29, 2022, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration released draft regulations on packaging used in online shopping to seek public comments, which are accepted for 60 days after the draft’s …
China’s Shanghai to promote hydrogen energy industry, fuel cell vehicles
17 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 26, 2022, the Shanghai Municipal Development & Reform Commission, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and other eight departments of the government of Shanghai, China, announced a …
China to support environmental protection of Yellow River basin with state funds
13 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 24, 2022, China’s Ministry of Finance announced a program to financially support the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River basin with state funds. The program …
Taiwan adds automatic shut-off faucets as products subject to Water Efficiency Labeling
13 October 2022
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On September 13, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released a notice of the amendment to the “Products such as water-using equipment, sanitary equipment or other equipment subject …
China’s Tianjin announces program for carbon peaking
China’s Tianjin announces program for carbon peaking
12 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 14, 2022, the government of Tianjin, China, announced a program for carbon peaking. This program is developed by Tianjin city based on the central government’s “Opinions on Achieving …
Taiwan releases the drafts of guidelines related to the registration of chemical substances
11 October 2022
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In September 2022, the Environmental Protection and Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the draft of “Guideline for new and existing chemical substances phase 1 registration” and the draft of …
Korea excludes heating fuels and non-isolated intermediates from point pollutant source surveys
Regulations on Emissions Survey and Calculation Factors of Chemical Substances is revised
11 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 13, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the revised version of the Regulations on Emissions Survey and Calculation Factors of Chemical Substances (Ministry of Environment Notification No.2022-172). …
Taiwan announces revised inspection regulation for digital video cameras and digital cameras
To strengthen the inspection by revising inspection methods
10 October 2022
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On September 6, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan officially announced the revised inspection regulation for digital video cameras and digital cameras. Under the …
China Announces Q&A on National Carbon Emissions Trading Market
10 October 2022
China
China
In August 2022, the China Environment Publishing Group released its Q&A on the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market. The five-chapter document, which was reviewed and approved by the Department of …
China’s Tianjin releases draft measures setting limits on pollutant discharge
Emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and other important pollutants would be regulated
7 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 14, 2022, the government of Tianjin, China, released draft measures setting limits on pollutant discharge by private companies and public entities. Comments on the draft will be accepted …
Taiwan to expand the RoHS application scope to add adapters and plugs
7 October 2022
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On September 13, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan announced the amendment of the “Inspection regulations for power distribution equipment subject to inspection”, and …
China to implement stricter regulations on excessive packaging of goods
Manufacturers are required to employ simple packaging designs and use less packaging for their products
6 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 1, 2022, the General Office of China’s State Council announced a series of measures to restrict excessive packaging of goods. The measures include targets for 2025 as well …
Taiwan to designate 15 substances as Concerned Chemical Substances
6 October 2022
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On September 8, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced to add 15 chemical substances into “Concerned Chemical Substances” list. Substances announced as “Concerned Chemical Substances” are …
Korea coordinates ease of recycling grading and EPR system for adjusting contributions
6 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 4, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the full operation of the EPR system in cooperation with the ease of recycling grading system. Under the EPR system, …
Korea adopts early scrapping support to diesel vehicles with class 4 emissions from 2023
Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act is revised
5 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment published on August 17, 2022, a revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act (Ministry of Environment Decree No. 999), which includes the expansion …
China’s Sichuan province releases draft plan for controlling new pollutants
5 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 17, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Sichuan province, China, published on its website a Draft Plan for Controlling New Pollutants. The department accepted public comments …
Chinese national institute provides supplemental explanation about packaging recycling logo
4 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 25, 2022, the China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute released an article explaining China’s national standard called Packaging Recycling Marking (GB/T 18455-2022). Here are its most notable …
China announces program for ecological protection of Yellow River basin
Pollution outlet inspections and groundwater contamination control measures will be carried out
4 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 5, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other government departments announced a Program for Ecological Protection of the Yellow River Basin. The program focuses on outstanding …
China’s Jiangsu province issues local standard for environmental management by manufacturers
3 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 6, 2022, the Market Regulatory Administration of Jiangsu Province, China, issued a local standard called the Guidelines for Whole-process Environmental Management of Industrial Enterprises (DB/T 4342-2022), which will …
China Releases Draft List of Key Controlling New Pollutants
Control measures are proposed for 14 types of pollutants, including PFOA and dechlorane plus
3 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 27, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a draft 2022 List of Key Controlling New Pollutants to seek public comments, which will be accepted through Oct. …
Korea considers improving GHG emissions trading system to promote carbon neutrality
30 September 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 16, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea held the first meeting of the Council for Advanced Emissions Trading System (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”) to …
Taiwan releases quality standard for water purifiers
Standard values for a total of 24 metals and volatile organic compounds are specified
30 September 2022
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On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released the “Technical specifications for testing the quality of drinking water generated from water purifiers”. And the standard came …
623 consumer chemical products in Korea violate safety & labeling standards under K-BPR
29 September 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 11, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced that during the period from January to June 2022, it had uncovered 623 products that violated safety and labeling standards …
China releases industrial standard for service life of tableware disinfection cabinets
28 September 2022
China
China
On Sept. 5, 2022, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association released a standard called “Safe service life for household electrical appliances Part 8：Tableware disinfection cabinet” (association standard T/CHEAA 0011.8-2022), which …
Macao announces import ban on disposable plastic cutlery
28 September 2022
China
China
To protect the environment and reduce the use of plastic, on August 31, 2022, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government of China announced an amendment to the Article 5 (1) …
China reveals violation cases of illegally falsified EIA reports
26 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 6, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published an article on three cases of environmental impact assessment (EIA) report falsification, which took place in Jiangsu, Sichuan and …
China extends purchase tax exemption policy for new-energy vehicles to promote their sale
23 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 18, 2022, at an Executive Meeting presided by Premier Li Keqiang, China’s State Council approved several policies that encourage the purchase of high-value goods, including new-energy vehicles among …
Taiwan to partially revise hygiene standard for food utensils, containers, packaging
A wider range of food-related products would be covered
22 September 2022
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On Aug. 30, 2022, Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that it would partially revise a food hygiene standard called the Sanitation Standard for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages …
China’s Shandong province requires companies to attach two-dimensional barcodes to hazardous chemicals by Oct. 30
20 September 2022
China
China
According to information released Aug. 31, 2022 by a source familiar with the matter, the Emergency Management Office of China’s Shandong province plans to fully implement the “one company, one …
China adds 22 chemicals into the “List of existing chemical substances”
15 September 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released a list of 22 chemical substances, which will be added into the “List of existing chemical substances”, …
Shanghai issues rules for identifying party responsible for pollution of land for construction
13 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 15, 2022, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment and Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources of China’s Shanghai issued Measures for Identifying the Party Responsible for …
China designates 60 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling system
9 September 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 6 central government departments jointly designated Beijing and other 59 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling …
China’s Guangdong province announces action plan to address plastic pollution
Biodegradable plastic is promoted.
7 September 2022
China
China
On July 29, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of China’s Guangdong Province announced an action plan for 2022–2025 to take measures against plastic pollution. The plan aims to …
Taiwan to make amendments to the “Labelling Standard for Electrical Appliances and Electronic Goods”
Additional labeling items for imported products and consumables are required
6 September 2022
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On August 12, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced a partial amendment to the “Labelling standard for electrical appliances and electrical goods” and released the amendment draft. …
Shanghai introduces new regulations on road transportation of dangerous goods
5 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 3, 2022, the Municipal Transportation Commission and other two departments of Shanghai, China announced new rules for the road transportation and storage of dangerous goods/hazardous chemicals. The rules …
Korea establishes procedures for designation of substances subject to authorization
Amends implementation rules of Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals
31 August 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On July 29, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment published a revised version of the implementation rules of the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (K-REACH). This amendment establishes …
Shenzhen city releases draft standard setting limits on VOCs in electronics cleaning agents
31 August 2022
China
China
On July 29, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of China’s Shenzhen city released a draft local standard called the Limit of Volatile Organic Compounds and Certain Harmful Substances …
China gives explanation for new pollutant control measures
30 August 2022
China
China
At a press conference held by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China on July 21, 2022, Liu Zhiquan, the director of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Pollution Emission …
China publishes FAQs on GHS labels, classification, 2D codes, etc. of hazardous chemicals
30 August 2022
China
China
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management irregularly publishes explanatory information on hazardous chemicals in the “emergency online” section of its website. Here are some of the Q&A released in August 2022. …
Comprehensive Utilization of Bulk Solid Waste in China
29 August 2022
China
China
A key focus area in the comprehensive use of resources in China, bulk solid waste consists of seven different types[1]: coal gangue, fly ash, tailings, industrial by-product gypsum, slag, construction …
China’s FAQs on customs clearance, declaration of hazardous chemicals, dangerous goods
29 August 2022
China
China
On July 27, 2022, China’s customs published Q&A on the customs declaration of hazardous chemicals on its official account of WeChat. Below are the details. Question Answer About determining if …
Korea to allow importation of substances classified into both restricted and toxic only with permission for restricted substances
29 August 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On July 22, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced the proposed amendment to the enforcement degree of the Chemical Control Act (hereinafter referred to as the CCA) …
Korea issues draft amendment to Designation of, and Safety and Labeling Standards for, Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Verification
26 August 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On July 20, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced a draft amendment to the Designation of, and Safety and Labeling Standards for, Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Verification …
China announces program to ensure carbon emissions peaking in manufacturing sector
25 August 2022
China
China
On Aug. 1, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a program to ensure carbon emissions peaking …
China issues mandatory national standards for food-contact paper, bamboo, wood materials
Limits have been set on the concentrations of residual and leachable chemicals
24 August 2022
China
China
On July 28, 2022, China’s National Health Commission and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued 36 mandatory national standards for food safety along with revision tables for three standards. …
China releases national standard setting limits on some chemicals, plasticizers in children’s watches
24 August 2022
China
China
On April 15, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released a recommended national standard called “Children’s Watches” (GB/T 41411-2022). It will come into effect on Nov. 1, 2022. The …
Taiwan to add emission limits for 18 hazardous air pollutants and strengthen the emission limit for trichloroethene
23 August 2022
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On July 29, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan announced the draft revision to the “Types and emission limits of the 1st batch hazardous air pollutants from fixed sources”. …
China to introduce data labeling rules for automated monitoring of pollutant discharge for more effective regulation
22 August 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued new rules for labeling automated monitoring data of pollutant discharge. The rules aim to help establish a system to …
