Vietnam
On December 30, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 45/2024/TT-BTNMT, establishing QCVN 19:2024/BTNMT on the National Technical Standard for Industrial Emission. This new standard replaces the …
Philippines
On April 21, 2025, the Philippines issued Department Order No. 251-25: Implementing Rules and Guidelines of Article 133 (formerly Article 135) of the Labor Code, as Amended by Republic Act …
Thailand, Draft Industrial Waste Management Act
Thailand
Introduction: The Urgent Need for a New Legal Framework Thailand is facing an increasing challenge in managing industrial waste. Over the past decade, the country has experienced a surge in …
Philippines
On March 4, 2025, the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued FDA Circular No. 2025-002, which implements updates and amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) as adopted during …
Vietnam
On March 14, 2025, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, held a consultation meeting on the …
Thailand
The Excise Department of Thailand, Ministry of Finance published the “Announcement of the Excise Department regarding Criteria and Conditions for Determining Carbon Pricing for Petroleum and Petroleum Products” in the …
Vietnam
On February 28, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 06/2025/TT-BTNMT, which includes the new national technical regulation on industrial wastewater, QCVN 40:2025/BTNMT. This regulation replaces the …
Thailand, Draft Promotion of Solar Power Usage Act
Thailand
Thailand, with its favorable geographic location and abundant sunlight, has faced challenges in adopting rooftop solar due to regulatory complexities, overlapping permits, and slow approval processes. Even small, non-commercial installations …
Brunei
On January 9, 2025, Brunei issued the “Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”). The Regulations took effect on …
Thailand
The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare of the Thailand’s Ministry of Labour released draft amendments to the “Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Act (No. …): B.E. ….”. Public opinions …
Indonesia
On January 24, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry issued Ministerial Regulation No. 6 of 2025 concerning the mandatory application of the Indonesian National Standard for primary paper and cardboard …
Vietnam
On December 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued “Circular No. 29/2024/TT-BCT on Energy Consumption Standards for the Plastics Manufacturing Sector”. The circular outlines methods for …
Malaysia
On March 28, 2025, the Malaysian Energy Commission published guidelines for the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM). Unlike the open-access renewable energy system CRESS, launched in 2024 to regulate …
Philippines
On February 4, 2025, the Philippines approved the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). The regulations were officially promulgated on February 10, 2025, and …
Thailand
The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) of Thailand opened a draft of “Industrial Waste Management Act. B.E. …” on the Law Portal; Thai Government Central Legislation System Website for stakeholder …
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand published the “Ministerial Regulation Establishing Air Odor Standards for Factories B.E. 2568 (2025)” in the Government Gazette on 27 March 2025. The regulation sets out …
Indonesia
On April 2, 2025, the Bali provincial government issued and immediately enforced Directive No. 9 of 2025 on the Bali Clean Waste Movement, which bans the manufacture, distribution, and provision …
Philippines
On February 17, 2025, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced revisions to the Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs) imposed on mining companies. These changes align …
Vietnam
On April 1, 2025, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published a notice regarding the additional submission of paper documents for applications related to …
Malaysia
On February 1, 2025, Malaysia enacted the National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022, which revises the National Forestry Act 1984. The law aims to strengthen forest protection by regulating the designation …
Thailand
On January 31, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health issued the Notification “List of Prohibited Substances in Cosmetic Manufacturing, Fourth Edition (B.E. 2568 [2025]) ” in the Royal Gazette. This …
Singapore
On March 4, 2025, Singapore launched the Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging Guidelines as part of the Alliance for Action (AfA) on Packaging Waste Reduction for the E-commerce Sector, an industry-led initiative …
Philippines, Summary and Analysis of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS)
Philippines
Overview of the key components and structure of the PPRS On April 2, 2020, PCX Solutions released the first version of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS), a framework designed …
Vietnam
On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam released the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals (hereafter referred to as “the draft”) and invited broad corporate feedback …
Vietnam
On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam released the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals (hereafter referred to as “the draft”) and invited broad corporate feedback …
Singapore
On March 21, 2025, Singapore issued the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 3) Order 2025. This order, effective March 24, 2025, defines exempted uses …
Indonesia
On March 6, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 87/2025 on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEPS) …
Indonesia
On March 13, 2025, the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 8/2025 on Energy Management was promulgated in Indonesia, which came into effect on the same …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on March 6th, 2025, a call for opinions was announced regarding substances proposed for addition to the Rotterdam Convention and the Stockholm Conventions.
Singapore
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has proposed on February 27, 2025 to regulate Chlorpyrifos, Paraquat, and Paraquat salts as hazardous substances under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA). A …
Thailand, ESG Report for listed Companies
Thailand
The complete, accurate, and transparent disclosure of information by listed companies is a crucial to build investor confidence and attracting their interest. In addition to financial data, information on Environmental, …
Overview on the Newly Commenced Philippine Renewable Energy Market
Philippines
What is the Philippine Renewable Energy Market? About two years after the interim commercial operations in August 2022 of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), on December 26, 2024, Renewable …
Thailand
On January 31, 2025, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) of Thailand released the Sustainable Packaging Materials Management Bill (Buddhist Year of …
Malaysia
An announcement regarding regulations of Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention was published on the Malaysian Registration System “MyEHS” website on February 28, 2025. The announcement explained the …
Philippines
In the Philippines, the “Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program on Fuel Economy Label of Road Transport Vehicles” was promulgated on December 17, 2024, and …
Philippines
It was announced that trading in renewable energy certificates (RECs) began in the Philippines from December 26, 2024. This is based on “Department Circular No. 2024-12-0031: Declaration of the Full …
Vietnam
On December 18, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 161/2024/ND-CP on the List of Dangerous Goods for Road Transport and Procedures for Issuing Transportation Permits and Safety Training …
Thailand
On January 21, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved the principles presented in a drafted Ministry of Finance Ordinance as proposed by the Department of Goods Taxation of the Ministry of …
Vietnam
On January 5, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 05/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection”, which came …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has published 10 total guidelines under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on December 30, 2024, all of which came into effect since January 1, 2025. …
Thailand
Thailand published following 2 notifications in January 2025. These notifications improves electrical safety inspection of workplaces and industrial factories.
Malaysia
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has published the “Guidelines for the Sustainable Development of Data Centres” in December 2024.
Thailand
On December 6, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Industry promulgated, in the Official Gazette, the Notification of Ministry of Industry on Standards and Procedures for the Preparation and Submission of …
Singapore
The Workplace Fairness Act 2024 (WFA), which was tabled in Parliament on 12 November 2024 was passed by the Parliament, according to a press release dated 8 January 2025. The …
Vietnam
On November 7, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) promulgated Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BCT on Management of Industrial Explosives and Explosives Precursors Under the Control of the Ministry of …
Thailand
On November 8, 2024, the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched its second public consultation on the revised Climate Change …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) implements Malaysian Standard MS2530:2022 series (commonly known as MSPO 2.0) as a part of the mandatory palm oil sustainability scheme ‘MSPO Certification’ on January …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2025” and the “Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2025” were published on January …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 40th ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
Vietnam
On December 17, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade released the summary of inspection activities conducted in 2024. Although the total numbers …
Thailand
On November 26, 2024, Thailand promulgated the “Notification of the Committee for the Control of Occupational and Environmental Diseases of B.E. 2567 (2024) Concerning Types, Scale, and Characteristics of Pollution …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 22, 2025, “DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-09: Philippines Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances (PICCS)” was promulgated, adding 161 new substances to the existing chemical …
Vietnam
On November 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 19/2024/QD-TTg on the Roadmap for Application of Emission Standards to Imported, Manufactured or Assembled Vehicles (hereinafter “the …
Indonesia
On December 9, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources promulgated Ministerial Regulation No. 14/2024 on Groundwater Business Permit and Groundwater Use Approval. This Regulation governs groundwater development …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Decree No. 129/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Control of Household and Medical Insecticides and Fungicides …
Indonesia
On November 28, 2024, Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) promulgated BPOM Regulation No. 18/2024 on Marking, Promotion, and Advertising of Cosmetic Products. This Regulation establishes requirements for marking, promotion, …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 on December 31, 2024. Its date of coming into effect will be the same as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation …
Vietnam
On September 11, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) published Notice No. 4223/TB-BLDTBXH on the Occupational Accident Report for the First Half of the …
Singapore
In Singapore, on December 2, 2024, the following two workplace safety and health laws (regulations and orders) were promulgated. Both will come into effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations …
Philippines
In the Philippines, four draft administrative orders related to air pollution were released in 2024 to solicit public comments. The four draft administrative orders respectively set out (1) environmental standards …
Vietnam
On November 21, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Decree No. 153/2024/ND-CP Stipulating Environmental Protection Fees for Exhaust Emissions (hereafter “the Decree”). The Decree establishes provisions …
Vietnam
On October 22, 2024, in Vietnam, a Decree 135/2024/ND-CP on Policies and Mechanisms for Promoting the Development of Rooftop Solar Power System for Self-Consumption (hereinafter referred to as the Decree) …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Health Products (Cosmetic Products — ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2024” (hereinafter referred to as the “Amendment Regulations”) were promulgated on October 25, 2024.
Indonesia
On September 26, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 14/2024 on Supervision of the Environment Sector and Implementation of Administrative Sanctions.”
Thailand
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Commerce regarding Designation of Plastic Waste as Prohibited Goods for Import into the Kingdom B.E. 2567 (2024)” in …
Philippines
On November 15, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Philippines published the “Draft Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Compliance of Designated Establishments with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has published four different guidelines regarding occupational noise control, standing/ seating at work, and working with display screen equipment on November 28, …
Singapore
In Singapore, on November 12, 2024, the circular “Updates on Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 in Singapore” was published. This circular sets out the exemptions for the prohibition of …
Vietnam
On October 16, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), published Decision 01/KL-HC on chemical regulatory inspection result of Tan Thanh Produce …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on November 26, 2024. As the first legislation in regulating energy conservation, the Act now imposes duties such as appointment …
Vietnam
On September 19, 2024, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published Draft Circular on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT on Enforcement Climate …
Indonesia
On September 17, 2024, Indonesian Ministry of Industry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Industry No. 39/2024 on the Procedure for Issuing Import Consent Certificates for Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Waste …
Thailand
On December 2, 2024, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) of the Ministry of Industry published a draft amendment to List 5 of hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances Act, …
Thailand
Ministry of Labour of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Labour regarding Hazard Assessment, Study of Workplace Environmental Impacts, and Preparation of Employee and Business Establishment Control Plans” …
Malaysia
Malaysia Productivity Corporation has launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines on October 11, 2024.
Vietnam
On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …
Malaysia
On September 25, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) published the “Circular Economy Policy Framework for the Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia“, which outlined a policy framework …
Indonesia
On September 6, 2024, Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 13/2024 implementing Government Regulation No. 46/2016 on Procedures for Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessment (hereinafter “the Ministerial Regulation”) …
Malaysia
On October 4, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia published an outline of the Climate Change Bill and is seeking comments.
Indonesia
On September 6, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 12/2024 on Nationally Determined Contributions to Address Climate Change, …
Thailand
On August 23, 2024, Thailand’s government promulgated Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Industry Order Stipulating Diagrams, Symbols, or Wording of Containers or Packages Containing Volatile Substances of B.E. …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 19/2024/TT-BCT stipulating Amendment 1:2024 to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacturing, Trade, Use, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals. …
Thailand
On October 15, 2024, the following three notifications, which require safety testing of boilers and fluid heaters, were promulgated in Thailand. All entered into effect the day after the promulgation.
Indonesia
On October 10, 2024, the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 25/2024 Revising the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 7/2022 Concerning Distribution and Control of Hazardous Substances …
Plastic Waste Management in the Philippines: The EPR Law and Plastic Credits
Philippines
Overview of the Philippines’ EPR Law In August 12, 2022, the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPRA) of 2022, also known as RA 11898: An Act Institutionalizing the Extended Producer …
Thailand, Evaluation of Organization’s Carbon Footprint
Thailand
1. Introduction Global warming and climate change have become international threats making economic and living conditions increasingly difficult. These issues stem from human economic activities and consumption, which have continuously …
Myanmar
On August 9, 2024, the Myanmar Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) promulgated the Notification No. 71/2024 banning the import of air conditioners and other cooling equipment using hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) (hereinafter …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on October 14, 2024, the “Draft Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labelling Program on Fuel Economy Label of Road Transport Vehicles” was published, …
Indonesia
On September 18, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Food and Drug Authority No. 16/2024 on Restriction of Contaminants in Cosmetics” (hereinafter “the new Regulation”), which will enter into …
Laos
On October 1, 2024, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Decision on Green Labels was enacted in Laos, which was then promulgated in the official gazette on October 4, 2024. This …
Myanmar
On August 7, 2024, the Myanmar Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation promulgated “Notification No.70/2024 Concerning the Management of Waste Batteries and Other Waste of Electric Vehicles.” This Notification …
Indonesia
On September 4, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia promulgated the “Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 10/2024 on the Legal Protection of People …
Vietnam
On July 26, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Notice No. 882/HC-CNHC on Strengthening of the Control of Restricted Chemicals …
Indonesia
On August 29, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Minister of Commerce No. 20/2024 Providing for the Second Amendment to Regulation of the Minister of Commerce No. 22/2023 on …
Thailand
On August 29, 2024, the “Office of the National Water Resources Notification on the 20-Year Water Resources Management Master Plan (Revision Phase 1, 2023–2037 (B.E. 2566–2580))” was promulgated in Thailand. …
Vietnam
On July 17, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decree 90/2024/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree 57/2022/ND-CP Stipulating Lists of Narcotic Substances and Precursors, which entered into force on the same day. …
Vietnam
On August 29, 2024, Vietnamese Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and …
Thailand, Draft Amendment to Factory Act.
Thailand
Introduction Thailand’s industrial sector has long been a vital driver of the country’s economic growth, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment. However, alongside these economic benefits, industrial activities have …
Vietnam
On August 14, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam promulgated Notice No. 460/TB-BTNMT Stipulating the Second Edition of the List of Recycling Facilities for Products …
Indonesia
On September 4, 2024, the Indonesian government promulgated Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 11/2024 on the Indonesian National Qualification Framework for B3 Waste Management, which entered into effect …
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