Philippines
In the Philippines, the FDA published a new regulation to secure the safety of food contact materials.
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
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
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
On October 5, 2022, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency of Indonesia (BPOM) published the
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, …
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
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
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
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On September 30, 2022, Singapore promulgated three laws on GHG regulation, all of which came into effect on October 1, 2022.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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 …
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