Indonesia Publishes Regulations on Submission Procedure Required before Distributing Cosmetics
26 December 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
Index of Southeast Asia
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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 …
Philippines: WTO/TBT notification of proposal to expand energy labeled items
10 new regulated items to be added – ICT equipment, small household appliances, multimedia appliances, etc.
8 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On December 1, 2022, the DOE of the Philippines officially published a regulation to expand the products covered by the Philippine Energy Label Program (PELP), adding cooking and food …
Vietnam releases draft of new RoHS regulations to thoroughly revise existing rules
Four new phthalates would be added to the restricted substances
2 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Aug. 19, 2022, the Vietnamese government issued a circular on a draft of a new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulation, which is called the National Technical Regulation on …
Malaysia to Consider Mandatory Labeling of Carbon Emissions for Road Vehicles
1 September 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On July 27, 2022, Malaysia began to solicit opinions on proposed enhancements to CO2 emission regulations for road vehicles. The call for opinions concerns four new regulatory options for road …
Thailand announces effluent standard for Sanitary Landfill
21 August 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Prescribing Effluent Standards for the Control of Wastewater Discharge from Sanitary Landfill Facility, B.E. 2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
Thailand updates requirements for safety officers at workplaces
15 August 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Labor published “Ministerial Regulation Regarding Arrangement of Safety Officers, Department, or Group of Person to Conduct Safety Operation in the Workplace B.E. 2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
Malaysia Releases Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8
11 August 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On April 12, 2022, Malaysia released the “Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8.” This system (WEPLS) is a voluntary system aimed at the dissemination of water-saving …
Current status and challenges regarding waste and wastewater treatment infrastructure in Vietnam
11 August 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 5, 2022, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC”), jointly with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), held …
Philippines promulgates an Act introducing EPR for plastic containers and packaging
9 August 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 on July 23, 2022. This Act amends the country’s solid waste management act, RA9003, “Ecological …
Singapore publishes bill stipulating a gradual increase in carbon tax after 2024, and solicits comments
8 August 2022
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE: Singapore officially published an amendment act on carbon pricing. See more details below. Singapore promulgates act stipulating a gradual increase in carbon tax rate after 2024 On July …
Vietnam announces national strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
5 August 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 26, 2022, Vietnam issued an official decision of the prime minister to approve a National Strategy for Addressing Climate Change through 2050 (Decision No. 896/QD-TTg). The final goal …
Indonesia introduces 2 national standards based on 7th edition of GHS
4 August 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On Dec. 23, 2021, Indonesia introduced two Indonesian National Standards (SNI) for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Both national standards are based on the …
Singapore ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
2 August 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On June 9, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) announced that Singapore had ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal …
Jakarta, Indonesia enforces a law that requires individuals and businesses to reduce and separate garbage
28 July 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
The “Jakarta Governor Decree No. 102 of 2021 on Garbage Management Obligations in Regions and Companies” was enforced in Jakarta, Indonesia from June 9, 2022. This Decree was promulgated on …
Vietnam enacts governmental decree specifying various penalties in the field of environmental protection
27 July 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Governmental Decree No. 45/2022/ND-CP on Administrative Penalties in the Field of Environmental Protection was enacted on July 7, 2022 in Vietnam. This Decree establishes rules for administrative violations, forms …
The Philippines unveils a roadmap that analyzes the growth potential of offshore wind power in the country
19 July 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On April 20, 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released the “Offshore Wind Power Roadmap for the Philippines.” This roadmap, led by the World Bank, analyzes the growth potential …
Malaysia proposes partial amendments to CLASS Regulations adding new hazard categories and new rules on area labeling
19 July 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On June 13, 2022, the government of Malaysia released draft amendments to the Classification, Labeling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals Regulations (as known as “CLASS Regulations”). While there …
Thailand, Department of Industrial Works Plan on Making New Regulations in 2022
19 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
As Covid-19 pandemic subsides, physical (on-site) inspection has become possible for the first time in almost 3 years. During past months, Ministry of Industry has announced their plan for stricter …
Singapore Announces National Action Strategy on Marine Litter
18 July 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On June 5, 2022, the National Action Strategy on Marine Litter (NASML) was announced in Singapore. Marine litter is a cross-border problem that moves by wind and tidal currents, and …
Singapore Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Bill
Mandatory Charging Facility Installation in New Buildings and Licensing of Charging Service Providers
18 July 2022
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE: Singapore officially published the Act regarding to EV charging on January 25, 2023. See more details below. Singapore promulgates EV Charging Act On June 15, 2022, Singapore unveiled the …
Vietnam releases draft revision of decree on management of chemicals regulated by Chemical Weapons Convention
14 July 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 9, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a draft decree to amend the Decree on the Management of Chemicals Governed by the Convention on the Prohibition …
Thailand restructures List 5.6 Hazardous Substance notification scheme
12 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Industry published “Notification of Ministry of Industry regarding Declaration of the production or import of hazardous substances of list 5.6 under the responsibility of Department of Industrial …
Malaysia releases draft standard for architectural coatings to solicit public comments
A Lead content limit would be introduced
11 July 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On June 1, 2022, the Malaysian government released a draft standard called “Architectural Coatings – General Requirements”. The draft standard sets out general requirements for retailed architectural coatings used on …
Thailand renews standard of plastic food containers
10 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Public Health published “Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 435) B.E. 2565 (2022) Issued under the Food Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) on Determination of Quality …
FDA of Philippines enacts Circular banning mercury-added thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and dental restorative materials
7 July 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On June 10, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines enacted FDA Circular No. 2022-003: Banning of all Mercury-Added Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules and Liquid Mercury …
Thailand mandates online emission reporting of stationary sources
5 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Industry published “Notification of the Ministry of Industry on the Requirement of the Factory to Install Special Tool or Device to Report Air Pollution from Factory Stacks, …
Vietnam Releases Report Evaluating Domestic Offshore Wind Potential
4 July 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On April 25, 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam released the first edition of its report on the potential of offshore wind and wave power in …
Vietnam enacts Prime Minister’s decision that sets out an environmental protection strategy until 2030
Referring to a wide range of issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and the circular economy
1 July 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On April 13, 2022, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision 450/QD-TTg approving a National Environmental Protection Strategy for the period up to 2030 that sets out a vision for …
Singapore seeks comments on stricter regulations on 26 chemicals controlled under Chemical Weapons Convention
29 June 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On June 13, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore proposed to add 26 chemicals, which are controlled by the Chemical Weapons Convention, to the list of hazardous substances …
Vietnam lists facilities mandated to conduct GHG inspections
28 June 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 18, 2022, the Prime Minister of the Vietnam issued the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 01/2022/QD-TTg on the List of Greenhouse Gas Emitting Facilities that Must Conduct Greenhouse Gas …
Vietnam seeks opinions on a draft circular on the environmental protection fund to boost recycling
24 June 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 3, 2022, the Legislation Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an event titled “Seminar to Exchange Opinions on the Draft Circular on the …
Philippines Awaits Presidential Signature of Bill to Introduce EPR for Plastic Products
21 June 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898, which requires enterprises (producers of products generating plastic packaging waste with …
Singapore: Waste generation increased by 18% YoY in 2021 due to recovery in economic activity
17 June 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On April 18, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) released data on waste generation and disposal status for 2021. According to the data, solid waste generation in 2021 was …
Singapore newly regulates Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 under the Environmental Protection and Management Act
9 June 2022
Singapore
Singapore
The Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2022 and the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 were published in Singapore on May …
Philippines Enacts Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act
6 June 2022
Philippines
Philippines
Philippine President Duterte signed the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 11697) on April 15, 2022 (promulgation date April 26, 2022; enforcement date May 11, 2022). This Act …
Thailand implements RoHS2 as a voluntary standard
1 June 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Industry published the industrial standard “TIS 2368–2564 Electrical And Electronic Equipment That May Contain Hazardous Substances : Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances” in the …
Thailand mandates annual reporting of hazardous chemicals
Label and SDS in Thai required for hazard communication
27 May 2022
Thailand
Thailand
NOTE: The notification was partially amended in May, 2023. See more details below: Thailand extended reporting deadline of hazardous chemicals in the factory Thailand Ministry of Industry published “Notification …
Malaysia Publishes Guidelines for Green Electricity Tariffs and Application for Renewable Energy Certificates
27 May 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
On April 29, 2022, the Malaysian Energy Commission (ST) released “Guidelines on Green Electricity Tariffs.” These guidelines define the roles and application methods of each stakeholder to implement the Green …
Philippines Releases First Report on Implementation of Energy Labeling Program
27 May 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In April 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released its first report on the implementation of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP): PELP Registration and Energy Label Issuance as …
Singapore revises Code of Practice for Hazardous Waste Management
20 May 2022
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore has issued the Code of Practice for Hazardous Waste Management (SS603: 2021). This standard revises SS603: 2014 and specifies requirements for the collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of …
Vietnam proposes to revise Circular 32/2017/TT-BCT implementing Law on Chemicals
16 May 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
NOTE: 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 …
Singapore proposes changes to national standards for GHS and SDS
12 May 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On April 4, 2022, a Singapore governmental agency, Enterprise Singapore published proposed revisions to Part 2 and Part 3 of Singapore Standard (SS) 586 “Specification for hazard communication for hazardous …
Singapore to begin charging for supermarket disposable carrier bags from mid-2023
9 May 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On March 7, 2022, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the country will begin charging for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets from mid-2023. Large supermarkets with annual sales of …
Surabaya, Indonesia: Promulgation of Mayor’s Regulation Prohibiting the Provision of Plastic Bags
9 May 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
“Mayor’s Regulation No. 16 of 2022 on the Reduction of the Use of Plastic Bags” was promulgated on March 9, 2022 in Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Indonesia. The …
Thailand updates regulations on Person Responsible for Safety Storage of Hazardous Substance
30 April 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry published “Notification of Department of Industrial Works regarding Criteria and Method for Registration and Notification of Specialized Person Responsible for Safety Storage …
Thailand restricts phthalates in toys
30 April 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry published “Ministerial Regulation regarding designation of Toys as industrial products which shall conform to the industrial standard” in the Royal Gazette on 25 March 2022. The regulation …
Thailand updates Standards for Safety Management System
25 April 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Labor published “Ministerial Regulation on Determination of Safety Management System Standards B.E. 2565 (2022)” in the Royal Gazette on 11 April 2022. The regulation, which repeals the …
