Singapore promulgates and implements general regulations on management of ionising radiation
30 March 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore has amended its regulations on irradiating apparatus.
Index of Southeast Asia
Posts of Southeast Asia
Thailand, Illegal Dumping Issue
29 March 2023 
Thailand
Thailand
Illegal dumping, also known as fly-tipping, is a significant environmental problem in Thailand. Despite the existence of laws to regulate the disposal of waste, there are still many cases in …
The State Bank of Vietnam issued guidelines on environmental risk management in credit transactions
Investment projects now obliged to provide environmental information
27 March 2023 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 23rd, 2022, the State Bank of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 17/2022/TT-NHNN Providing Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management in Credit Extension by Credit Institutions and Foreign Bank Branches.
Philippines enacts labor advisory providing guidelines for prevention and control of food and waterborne diseases in workplace
23 March 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
New regulations have been promulgated to thoroughly control diseases in the workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Singapore submits bill to legislate plastic bag charging and beverage container deposit system to Parliament
23 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill was submitted to Parliament on February 6, 2023. This bill amends the Resource Sustainability Act 2019 that regulates three types of waste: e-waste, …
Thailand enforces destruction of PFOA and related substances remaining in the country
21 March 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry of Thailand published “Order of Department of Industrial Works No. 42/2566 regarding Hazardous Substance Management of Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Salt of Perfluorooctanoic Acid and …
Malaysia releases draft amendment to guidelines for preparation of chemical register
17 March 2023 
Malaysia
Malaysia
In Malaysia, on February 10, 2022, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) published a draft amendment to the guidelines for the preparation of a chemical register under Article …
Vietnam releases draft amendments to Decree on insecticides/disinfectants management
16 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 5, 2022, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Management of Insecticides and Disinfectants for Household …
Singapore adds substances subject to CWC into EPMA and FSA
14 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, on 17 February 2023, the following four acts were promulgated to regulate substances subject to the Chemical Weapons Convention under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and the …
Vietnam revised list of Group 2 products subject to compulsory standards
Including electrical appliances, toys and LPG etc.
14 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam promulgated Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN/2022 Defining the List of Group 2 Products.
The Philippines issued latest guidelines for PIF of cosmetics
9 March 2023
Philippines
Philippines
A new cosmetics regulations set Product Information Files (PIF) management rules.
Singapore promulgates EV Charging Act
7 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore promulgated the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 on January 25, 2023.
Vietnam reveals inspection results on chemical control regulations
3 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 23, 2022, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released a detailed report on a violation case against the Law on Chemicals …
Singapore amends list of substances restricted for use in cosmetic products
1 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Health Products (Cosmetic Products – ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the Amendment Regulations) were promulgated on January 13, 2023. The Amendment Regulations …
Philippines announces Executive Order to reduce import duty on EVs and their parts
28 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 19, 2023, “Executive Order No. 12 Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Electric Vehicles, Parts, and Components Under Section 1611 of Republic Act …
Vietnamese business association submits comments on draft revision of Law on Chemicals
27 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
In Vietnam, amendments to the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12) are currently under discussion, and local businesses are closely monitoring its progress.
Indonesia publishes carbon pricing regulations including emission trade and carbon tax
24 February 2023 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 22, 2022, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 21/2022 on Procedure for Implementation of Carbon Pricing was promulgated in Indonesia. The Regulation provides for …
Singapore revises national standards on implementation of GHS
23 February 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In February 2023, Singapore issued revisions of Parts 2 and 3 (SS 586-2: 2022, SS 586: 3) of the National Standard SS 586: Specification for hazard communication for hazardous chemicals …
Vietnam sets water resources master plan to 2030 with vision to 2050
21 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 27, 2022, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam promulgated the Decision No. 1622/QD-TTg Approving the Master Plan on Water Resources up to 2030 with Vision up to …
Philippines issues IRR for EPR law on plastic containers and packaging
20 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In a press release dated January 24, 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that DENR issued Administrative Order No. 2023-2: Implementing Rules and …
Vietnam to start energy labeling rules for EV
17 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Dec. 30, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport published the Circular on Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules for Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles (48/2022/TT-BGTVT). This circular sets out requirements for energy consumption …
Thailand sets indoor air quality standard for public buildings
15 February 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health of Thailand established “Notification of the Department of Health regarding Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Standards in Public Building B.E. 2565 (2022)” dated on …
Singapore announces guidelines on indoor air quality
Proposal for formaldehyde emission regulations for products
13 February 2023
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore plans to tighten formaldehyde regulations to protect indoor air quality.
Philippines Publishes Energy Efficiency Roadmap to 2050
9 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 27, 2023, drafts of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap (2023-2050) were published, and comments were …
Vietnam: waste treatment company fined 500 million VND for environmental violations
8 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
In early December 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam (MONRE) issued Decision 12/QĐ-XPHC that imposed a fine of 505 million VND on a Japanese waste treatment …
Indonesia updates dangerous goods air transport regulations
7 February 2023
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 12, 2022, the “Regulation of the Minister of Transportation No.32/2022 on Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 92 Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air” was promulgated in Indonesia …
Philippines starts voluntary certification of food contact materials
6 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, the FDA published a new regulation to secure the safety of food contact materials.
Philippines considers draft rules on vehicles fuel economy labeling program
1 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: In the Philippines, on June 5, 2023, two Department of Energy circulars on fuel economy standards for vehicles were officially published. See more details in the following. The Philippines …
Thailand requires employers to notify occupational disease at workplace
1 February 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Public Health of Thailand announced “Notification of Ministry of Public Health B.E. 2565 (2022): Notification and Report in the Case of Finding Person Contracting or Reasonably Suspected to …
Singapore to raise MEPS for home appliances from April 2024
31 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On January 4, 2023, proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations were published in Singapore, and public consultation on the proposal was started. The proposed …
Indonesia amends 2D barcodes regulations for cosmetics, food, and other items
27 January 2023
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 5, 2022, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency of Indonesia (BPOM) published the
Malaysia publishes guideline on renewable energy contracts between solar power producers and corporate customer
26 January 2023
Malaysia
Malaysia
On 11 November 2022, Malaysia published the Information Guide for Corporate Green Power Programme (For Solar PV Plant). Developed by the Malaysian Energy Commission under the Electricity Supply Act 1990, …
Plastic Tax, How Thailand Can Learn from Other Countries
23 January 2023
Thailand
Thailand
The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a series of international meetings to negotiate …
Vietnam discussing recycling cost constants for discarded products and packaging materials
23 January 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 22, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held a seminar in Hanoi to propose the Recycling Cost Constant (Fs) for products and packaging materials …
Singapore Amends Transportation Rules of Dangerous Goods by Air
20 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On December 23, 2022, Singapore government promulgated two sets of regulations on air transport of dangerous goods, both of which came into effect on January 1, 2023. Previously, air transport …
Philippines Significantly Expands Product Categories Subject to Energy Label Program
17 January 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
Singapore notifies WTO/TBT of a bill to regulate 12 substances covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention under its fire safety regulations
16 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On December 8, 2022, Singapore submitted a WTO/TBT notification of the Draft Fire Safety (Petroleum & Flammable Materials) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022. This bill is intended to regulate 12 …
Vietnam reveals comments from ministries on draft revision of Law on Chemicals
13 January 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 13, 2022, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published a result report of the public consultation on the Bill Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of …
Singapore solicits comments on proposed amendment to the Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations
11 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE February 17, 2023, Singapore officially published regulations on radiation protection. See more details below: Singapore promulgates and implements general regulations on management of ionising radiation On December 1, …
Thailand adds PFOA in the List of Hazardous Substance
9 January 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand published “Notification of Ministry of Industry B.E. 2565 (2022): List of hazardous substances (No.7)” in the Royal Gazette on 21 December 2022. The notification has …
Vietnam Publishes MONRE’s Decision on Biodiversity Plan up to 2030
6 January 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On November 23rd, 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published the MONRE Decision No. 3220/QD-BTNMT on the National Plan about Biodiversity up to 2030, with …
Singapore proposes amendments to the Resource Sustainability Act
Adopts deposit system for beverage containers
6 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore reported the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill to the WTO/TBT on November 23, 2022. Singapore plans to launch a beverage container deposit system from mid-2024 as the first step in …
Thailand promulgates notification on labeling requirements for UV-C emitting products
5 January 2023
Thailand
Thailand
On September 8, 2022, the Notification of the Committee on Labels Re: Determination of Ultraviolet Radiation in the C Range of Wavelengths (Ultraviolet C or UV-C) Goods as a Label-Controlled …
Vietnam Publishes Lists of Permitted and Prohibited Pesticides
28 December 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
Thailand disseminates guideline for recycling of plastic scraps
27 December 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced “Notification of the Pollution Control Department on the Characteristics of Plastic Scraps Suitable for Recycling B.E.2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
Philippines’ Continuous Industrialization: Effect on Water Quality and Supply
22 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
Figure 1. A part of Marilao River, part of the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) and one of the world’s most polluted river. Photo from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism …
Philippines releases Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments
20 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On December 7, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released “ADVISORY: Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments.” Since the deadline for submitting the first energy audit reports …
Philippines Promulgates Administrative Order regarding Mandatory Certification for LPG Cylinder
15 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On June 27th, 2022, “DTI-DAO No.22-11: The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Certification of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Pressure Vessels, Services and Ancillary Products” (hereinafter referred to as “the …
Pilot Project for EPR by IUCN and TCPVN launched in Vietnam
15 December 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On November 16, 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) together with TCP Vietnam, TCPVN announced that they agreed to implement a project titled “TCP moving toward circular …
Singapore Extends CVES and ETS to March 2025: Adjusting pollutant thresholds and incentives
13 December 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On November 15th, 2022, National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore together with Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced extension of the Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES) and the Early Turnover Scheme …
Indonesia promulgates Presidential Instruction to promote the spread of EVs among governments
12 December 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
In Indonesia, on September 13, 2022, “Presidential Instruction No. 7 of 2022 on the use of battery-based electric vehicles as official operational and personal vehicles of central government institutions and …
Singapore releases new national standards for water-based enamel paints and water-based primers
7 December 2022
Singapore
Singapore
In September 2022, two national standards on the specification for water-based primers and water-based enamel paints were published in Singapore. These standards define specific requirements for each product type, such …
Malaysia Announces Guidelines on Monitoring of Airborne Chemical Hazardous to Health
1 December 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
The Guidelines on Monitoring of Airborne Chemical Hazardous to Health, 2022 (hereafter referred to as the Guidelines) were released in Malaysia on August 29, 2022. The Guidelines provide guidance for …
Thailand regulates VOCs emission from large-scale chemical plants
1 December 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Industry published a set of announcements to control emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from chemical and petrochemical industries on 2 November 2022. The notifications are;
Vietnam proposes draft circular on energy labeling of electric vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds
28 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
NOTE: On Dec. 30, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport published the Circular on Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules for Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles (48/2022/TT-BGTVT). See more details below: Vietnam to start …
Singapore notifies WTO/TBT of enhanced control of 26 substances subject to Chemical Weapons Convention
Including diethyl phosphite and triethanolamine
28 November 2022
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE: In Singapore, on 17 February 2023, the following four acts were promulgated to regulate substances subject to the Chemical Weapons Convention under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and the Fire Safety Act. See …
Malaysia announces guidelines for certification of food packaging safety
22 November 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
The Food Grade Certification Guidelines were released in Malaysia on June 21, 2022. These guidelines set out the requirements and application procedures for food grade certification of food contact materials. …
Thailand, Preparation for Upcomming Particulate Matter Season
21 November 2022
Thailand
Thailand
The month of November is when the winter season begins for Thailand. In the past years, during winter season, the air quality gets particularly worse than other seasons due to …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for electric motor and water pump
18 November 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of two draft decrees on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for electric motor and …
Singapore Announces Updated Proposal for Revision of National Standards to Implement GHS
17 November 2022
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE: In February 2023, Singapore issued revisions of Parts 2 and 3 (SS 586-2: 2022, SS 586: 3) of the National Standard SS 586: Specification for hazard communication for hazardous …
Vietnam Releases Proposed Amendments to Technical Regulations to Limit Noise and Vibration
16 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 15, 2022, the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the General Department of Environment released drafts of the National Technical Regulations(QCVN) for Noise, Vibration, and Sedimentation and …
Malaysia passes amendments to the Environmental Quality Bill in the House of Representatives
Increasing fines by up to 100 times
15 November 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
The House of Representatives of Malaysia passed amendments to the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill 2022 on October 5, 2022. It is scheduled to be discussed in the Senate in the …
Thailand, Carbon Tax
12 November 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Economic instruments (EI) can be considered as one of the most effective environmental policies since they provide incentives for actions without removing individual freedom of choice. From a policy viewpoint, …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for six types of home appliances
11 November 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of six draft decrees of the minister on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for …
Malaysia Amends Regulations Concerning Sewerage Charges
8 November 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Water Services Industry (Sewerage Services Charges) Regulations 2022 were promulgated on September 20, 2022. These regulations specify the charges for sewerage for each sector. The regulations shall …
Vietnam issues circular to amend implementation regulations for Law on Chemicals
8 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 27, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a circular (Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BCT) to amend Articles 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of Circular No. …
Indonesia Announces Presidential Decree to Promote Renewable Energy
Also Mentions the Abolition of Thermal Power Plants
2 November 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
In Indonesia, the Presidential Decree No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Generation was promulgated on September 13, 2022 and came into effect immediately. …
Vietnam revises detailed regulations for Law on Chemicals
1 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 18, 2022, Vietnam’s government issued a governmental decree (Decree No. 82/2022/ND-CP) that revises Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP specifying and providing guidelines for implementation of certain articles of the Law …
Singapore promulgates and enforces three laws on GHG regulation
1 November 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 30, 2022, Singapore promulgated three laws on GHG regulation, all of which came into effect on October 1, 2022.
Vietnam releases draft revision of Law on Chemicals, plans to enact it in 2025
27 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 12, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a draft revision of the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12). The revision was proposed as the Law on Chemicals, which …
Thailand strengthens BOD-COD online monitoring of industrial effluent
22 October 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry published “Notification of the Department of Industrial Works prescribing the Criteria for the Approval of a Factory with a Wastewater Treatment …
Thailand drafts industrial standard for mercury-added product
22 October 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard for “ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES –PART X RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF MERCURY” for public …
Indonesia establishes MEPS and energy saving labelling regulation for LED lighting
20 October 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On July 5, 2022, the Decision of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 135 of 2022 concerning Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Saving Label for LED Lighting …
Vietnam Announces Prime Minister’s Decision on Roadmap for Reducing GHG Emissions in Transport
20 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 22, 2022, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Ministerial Decision 876/QD-TTg approving a plan of action to shift to clean energy and reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions in …
Vietnam amends list of controlled narcotic and precursor substances
19 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
In Vietnam, on August 25, 2022, “Governmental Decree 57/2022/ND-CP stipulating the list of narcotic and precursor substances”, was promulgated and came into force simultaneously. In the past, the list of …
Singapore Solicits Public Comments on Deposit System for Beverage Containers
18 October 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 20, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced details of its beverage container deposit system, which has been under consideration since 2020, and launched a public consultation. …
Philippines Publishes New Version of Draft Chemical Control Order for Vinyl Chloride
17 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, in September, 2022, a new version of the draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Vinyl Chloride (hereinafter referred to as the Draft) was published. The …
Vietnam held seminar on policies and technical regulations on offshore wind development
17 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 23, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) Fund, held a seminar on offshore wind …
Malaysia fully revised guidelines for control of cosmetic products
14 October 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On July 18, 2022, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia promulgated the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia — Second Edition (hereinafter “Guidelines”). The Guidelines will …
Phillipines, Chemical Control Orders
12 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
Republic Act No. 6969, An Act to Control Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for other Purposes or known as the “Toxic …
Philippines Publishes Draft Chemical Control Order for Benzene
12 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on September 22, 2022, a draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene (hereinafter referred to as the Draft) was published, and comments were solicited. The …
Thailand opens draft PRTR regulation for public consultation
11 October 2022
Thailand
Thailand
On September 13th, 2022, Thailand Ministry of Industry opened the latest draft “Notification of Ministry of Industry: Reporting of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) B.E. 25XX” for pubic consultation. …
Vietnam releases second draft of technical standard on POPs content in products
10 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Sept. 15, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment published the second Draft National Technical Regulation on Thresholds for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Articles, Products, Commodities and …
Singapore to simplify product registration under GHG regulations and discontinue Climate-Friendly Label
5 October 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 1, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore announced that it would introduce an exemption from mandatory product registration and a grace period for non-compliant goods in …
Indonesia amends regulated substances for cosmetic ingredients
Adding provision on nanomaterials
3 October 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On July 27, 2022, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) of Indonesia promulgated BPOM Regulation No.17 of 2022 amending part of BPOM Regulation No.23 of 2019 on Technical Requirements …
Malaysia Announces Guide to Installing and Operating EV Charging Systems
29 September 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In July 2022, the Malaysian Energy Commission released its Guide on Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS). This Guide is designed to improve the safety of EVCSs, which will expand with …
Thailand requires GHG emission reporting to oil & gas concessionaire
27 September 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy published “Notification of the Department of Mineral Fuels regarding Criteria on Reporting and Calculation Methods of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Petroleum …
Malaysia releases draft guidelines for noise reduction in workplace
27 September 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In Malaysia, a call for comments on the Guidelines on Occupational Noise Control 202X (hereinafter “the proposed guideline”) was announced on August 15, 2022. The proposed guideline is a supplemental …
Thailand announces effluent standard for leather tannery
26 September 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Marine Department, Ministry of Transport, Thailand announced “Notification of the Marine Department No.153/B.E. 2565 (2022) Prescribing Standard for Controlling wastewater from Industrial Factories, Industrial Estates, and Industrial Zones with Engagement …
Thailand updates mandatory standard for synthetic dyestuffs
26 September 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry published “Ministerial Regulation regarding designation of Synthetic Dyestuffs as industrial products which shall conform to industrial standard” in the Royal Gazette on 19 August 2022. Although there …
Vietnam held a seminar to raise awareness of domestic regulations on POPs
23 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 28, 2022, the Vietnam Environment Administration, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs, held a seminar to provide guidance about the regulations on the import, manufacture, and …
Brunei notifies WTO/TBT of legislation designating air conditioners as products subject to energy labeling
23 September 2022 
Brunei
Brunei
On August 23, 2022, the Ministry of Energy of Brunei notified the WTO/TBT of the orders and regulations implementing the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order 2021. The above order …
Indonesia promulgates ecolabeling standard for compostable products and containers
21 September 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On April 4, 2022, the Indonesian National Standard SNI 7188-7:2022 on Ecolabeling Criteria for the Categories of Compostable Products, Product Packaging, and Bioplastic Containers (hereinafter “the Standard”) was promulgated in …
NGO releases report on consumers’ attitudes toward packaging waste in Singapore
Educating consumers and rethinking product packaging are the key to solve sustainability issues
21 September 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On Aug. 2, 2022, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) released a report on the current situation and consumers’ attitudes regarding packaging waste. The report, which is titled “Unlocking Opportunities for …
Vietnam announces Prime Minister’s decision setting development targets for the domestic chemical industry until 2030
20 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 16, 2022, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision 726/QG-TTg on the Strategy for the Development of the Chemical Industry to 2030, which sets out a vision for …
Philippines promulgates Implementing Rules and Regulations of the EV Industry Development Act
16 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines promulgated the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11697 of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA-IRR) on September 6, 2022. The IRR consists of 45 …
Singapore launches public consultation on target of achieving net zero by 2050
16 September 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On Sept. 5, 2022, the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) of Singapore started public consultation on the ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2050 proposed by the government. The …
Vietnam releases draft rules to make industrial alcohol distinct from food-grade alcohol
13 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Aug. 19, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released draft rules requiring that industrial and food-grade alcohol be made distinct. The proposed rules aim to prevent non-food-grade alcohol …
