China issues mandatory national standards for air pollutant emission control in four industries
The new standards introduce stricter regulations on VOCs.
22 December 2022 
China
China
Korea to amend “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”
To exclude “paper packs using aluminum foil” from the exemption
21 December 2022 
South Korea
South Korea
On November 4, 2022, the Korean Ministry of Environment announced a proposed amendment to the “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”, and announced that it plans …
Taiwan amends the schedule for banning the use of Chlorpyrifos
21 December 2022 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On November 14, 2022, the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced a partial amendment to the notice of “Ban on the use of chlorpyrifos as a pesticide”.
Indian Parliament approves Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
20 December 2022 
India
India
The Indian Parliament on December 12, passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 laying the legal framework for establishing a carbon credit market, mandatory use of non-fossil fuel including green …
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 …
China announces exclusion of energy use in material manufacturing from energy consumption limit scheme
20 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Bureau of Statistics announced that energy used in material manufacturing is excluded from the country’s energy consumption limit …
China, Green Development and Harmony between Humanity and Nature
The Outcome Report of The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
19 December 2022
China
China
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China convened on October 16, 2022, and lit the way towards a new era of ecological civilization. The report delivered to …
Australian government announces the country’s first climate change statement: “We are on the right track”
19 December 2022 
Australia
Australia
Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, delivered the Government’s first annual climate change statement on December 1, 2022. The statement is a requirement under the Australian Climate …
Korea announces vision and promotion strategies for carbon neutrality and green growth
19 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 26, 2022, South Korea government held a plenary session of the 2050 Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee as well as commissioning ceremony for the private sector committee members. …
China issues national standard for green product assessment of kitchen, bath products
16 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a national standard called “Green product assessment—Kitchen and sanitary ware fittings” (GB/T 42065-2022), which will come into effect May …
Korea to revise Regulations Concerning Preparation, etc. of EIA Reports and Enforcement Decree on EIA Act
16 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment issued an administrative notice on proposed partial revision of the Regulations Concerning Preparation, etc. of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, etc. from October 12 to November …
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 …
China revises implementation rules for energy efficiency labeling of multi-connected air conditioners and electric fans
14 December 2022
China
China
On October 17, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission of China released the “Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labeling of Multi-Connected Air Conditioners” (Revised version) and “Implementation Rules for …
Taiwan to revise the inspection standards for electric storage water heater products
14 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On October 20, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, released a draft amendment to the “Relevant Inspection Regulations for General Household …
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 …
Taiwan to update labeling rules for electrical, electronic products
New labeling requirements for imported products and consumables will be introduced.
12 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
China’s Jiangsu province releases draft plan for new pollutant control
The plan includes pilot projects in chemical industrial parks, a supplementary list of key regulated new pollutants, and more.
9 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 8, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu province, China, released a draft plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted until …
Korea regulates HFCs under the Kigali Amendment
To take Effect on April 19, 2023
8 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy published an amended version of the “Act on the Control of Manufacture of Specific Substances for the Protection …
POPs Convention publishes report on the work of the eighteenth meeting of POPRC
Clarifying individual exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328
8 December 2022 
Global
Global
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs Convention/hereinafter referred to as the “Convention”) published the Report of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (hereinafter referred to as “POPRC”) on …
New Zealand amends HSNO Act related to chemicals management
Aims to accelerate the evaluation process
7 December 2022 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On November 1, 2022, New Zealand amended the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act of 1996 (HSNO Act) that legislates chemical substances management. The purpose of the amendment is to …
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 …
China revises national standard for air cleaners with new requirement for virus removal performance
6 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national recommended standard called “Air Cleaner” (GB/T 18801-2022), which will come into effect May 1, 2023. This is …
Hong Kong EPD adds LED lights, gas stoves, and gas water heaters to energy efficiency labels scheme
6 December 2022 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
China’s Hebei province releases action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 13, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hebei province, China, released an action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted through …
China’s Shanghai releases draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
PFOS-based fire extinguishing agents would be eliminated earlier than in the national plan
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shanghai, China, released a draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted …
Korea plans to centralize purchase and lease of vehicles used by national agencies to shift to Type 1 low-emission vehicles
2 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea has given a legislative notice from October 20 to November 29, 2022, of the draft amendment to the “Enforcement Regulation of the Clean …
China publishes draft standard for recycled plastic applications in EEE
2 December 2022
China
China
On October 31, 2022, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) published a draft of the group standard “Recycled Plastic Applications Technology Code for Electrical and Electronic Equipment” of the China …
AICIS of Australia announces new assessment report for six chemicals
1 December 2022
Australia
Australia
On September 14, 2022, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) released a new assessment report for six chemicals under Section 37 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The assessment …
Hong Kong to promote recycling of waste glass beverage containers
Three commencement notices for legislation concerning producer responsibility for such containers
1 December 2022
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong government promulgated three commencement notices: the Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal (Product Container) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (Commencement) Notice, the Product Eco-Responsibility (Regulated …
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;
China publishes FAQs on revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer
30 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 21, 2022, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published FAQs on the revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer, issued Nov. …
China’s Hainan province releases draft rules for solid waste pollution control
The proposed rules complement the corresponding national law
30 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 9, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan province, China, released draft provincial rules for solid waste pollution control to seek comments, which were accepted through …
MEE of China solicited opinions on Distribution Plan of Total Carbon Emissions Trading Quotas for FY2021 to FY2022
29 November 2022
China
China
On November 3, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released a draft opinion solicitation for the “National Implementation Plan for the Distribution of Total Carbon Emissions Trading …
Korea introduces safety inspection system to ensure reuse of EV batteries in energy storage systems
29 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published the amended version of the “Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act”, and announced …
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 …
China’s Zhejiang province releases local standard to evaluate “sponge cities“
25 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 30, 2022, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Zhejiang province, China, released a local standard to evaluate “sponge cities”. A sponge city is a city that …
India to partially revise water quality standards for treated wastewater at Common Effluent Treatment Plants
25 November 2022
India
India
On November 11, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India issued a draft regulation “Environment (Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2022” amending the water quality standards for treated …
Korea adds eight reproductive toxic substances as controlled hazardous substances
Under Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards
25 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea published an amended version of the “Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards”. The purpose of this …
China announces Action Plan to improve product quality for 2022–2025
24 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other government bodies and organizations announced an Action Plan to Improve the Quality of Products, Construction Work and Services …
India amends emission standards for new engines used for generator sets with 800kW or less
24 November 2022
India
India
On November 4, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2022” to revise the emission standards for fixed-speed or …
China releases 2022 report on Climate Change Response Policies and Actions
23 November 2022
China
China
At a regular press conference Oct. 27, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released its 2022 report on the country’s policies and actions regarding climate change. The ministry prepared …
Korea to amend information provision requirements of K-REACH
Confidential registration and approval numbers under other laws to be kept confidential
23 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea issued a public notice (No. 2022-567) stating that in regard to the “Obligation to Provide Information on Chemical Substances” …
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. …
Taiwan to tighten VOC regulations on “Polyurethane” related industries
22 November 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On October 12, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the draft revision to the standard “Air pollution regulations and emission standards for volatile organic compounds in …
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 …
China strengthens environmental measures for the Yangtze River Basin
Regulations on maritime transportation of hazardous chemicals will be tightened
21 November 2022
China
China
On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission, and 15 other administrative agencies of China promulgated the “In-depth action plan for the …
China to develop pollutant discharge standards, tighten VOC regulations for key industries
21 November 2022
China
China
At a regular press conference of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Sept. 28, 2022, Yan E, a Deputy Director of Department of Laws, Regulations, and Standards talked about …
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 …
India announces proposed regulation mandating energy saving labeling for chillers
18 November 2022
India
India
On October 29, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a draft regulation “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Chillers) …
China issues Yellow River Protection Law
Including water withdrawal regulation, a water allocation system and water pollutant discharge limits
18 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 30, 2022, China issued the Yellow River Protection Law, which will come into effect April 1, 2023. This law introduces to the Yellow River basin a ban on …
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 …
China Coating Industry Association investigates use of 73 chemicals under the New Pollutants Action Plan
17 November 2022
China
China
On October 24, 2022, the China Coating Industry Association announced that it would conduct a survey on the use of 73 chemicals in the Coating industry, including PFCAs, UV-350. The …
China revises definition of diesel fuel in Hazardous Chemicals List
16 November 2022
China
China
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 …
India postpones implementation date of Quality Control Order for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
To enter into force on 10 May 2023
15 November 2022
India
India
On November 1, 2022, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India promulgated an order to postpone the effective date of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order 2020, which defines the …
China’s Hebei province revises regulations on solid waste management
Hazardous waste will be regulated more tightly
15 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 28, 2022, the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Hebei province, China, published revised “Hebei Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution,” which will come …
China issues revised list of standards used to specify couplers subject to China Compulsory Certification
14 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 9, 2022, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration issued a revised list of standards used to specify couplers for household and similar uses (e.g., connectors and plugs that connect …
China will ban the use of non-degradable plastic packaging at postal service outlets from 2025
14 November 2022
China
China
On October 14, 2022, the State Post Bureau of China held the regular press conference of the fourth quarter of 2022. At the press conference, the implement progresses of “9917” …
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, …
Improving China’s Pollutant Discharge Permit System: New Policy Movements
12 November 2022
China
China
The Pollutant Discharge Permit System is how the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in China monitors and enforces legal restrictions on polluting entities and polluting behaviors.While it boasts a major …
India to make electric vehicle testing mandatory from 2023
11 November 2022
India
India
On November 02, 2022, Ministry of Heavy Industries of India issued a notice making testing of electric vehicles mandatory for enhanced human safety with effect from April 01, 2023. The …
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 …
China revises national standard for water metering devices
10 November 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, the State Administration for Market Regulation released the national standard “General rules for equipping and managing the water metering devices in water-use organizations” (GB/T 24789-2022). This …
India publishes New E-Waste Management Rules with expanded target products
Including higher targets for recycling and trading of EPR certificates
10 November 2022
India
India
On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.” These Rules replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and …
Introduction of 10 cases of violation of VOC fugitive emissions in Jiangsu Province, China
Unused waste gas treatment facilities, performing work that generates VOCs in open workplaces, etc.
9 November 2022
China
China
On September 22, 2022, the Ecological Environmental Department of Jiangsu Province of China announced 10 cases of violation of VOC emission rules. Fugitive emissions are the irregular discharge of air …
Shenzhen, China, promulgated the “Sponge City Construction Management Regulations”
9 November 2022
China
China
On July 25, 2022, the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, China, promulgated the “Shenzhen Sponge City Construction Management Regulations.” The regulations came into effect on September 1, 2022. A sponge city …
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. …
Jiangsu Province, China announces Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan
Indicates specific measures for industry and transportation
7 November 2022
China
China
On October 2, 2022, the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, China announced the “Jiangsu Province Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan.” The plan presents targets such as achieving a total capacity of more …
Beijing, China, announces Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan
Aims to raise renewable energy consumption to around 25% by 2030
7 November 2022
China
China
On October 13, 2022, the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, China announced the “Beijing Carbon Peaking Implementation Plan.” The plan proposes targets such as achieving a share of renewable energy …
Korea announces hazardous and dangerous properties and measures for 62 new chemical substances
4 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 30, 2022, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea issued public notice (Ministry of Employment and Labor Public Notice No. 2022-404) in accordance with Article 108 …
Korea to regulate industrial chemicals including PFOA and other substances under Rotterdam Convention
Added to Annex III of the Convention
4 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
Taiwan raises the MEPS for fluorescent lamps by revising the relevant regulations
3 November 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revised regulations of the MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) for various fluorescent lamp …
Taiwan to ban on the import of asbestos-containing products
3 November 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
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.
Korea announces Regulatory Innovation Measures for Environment
31 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced that it had reported four major policy proposals for future environmental regulations to President Yoon at the first …
China releases report on notable cases of illegalities regarding new chemicals
A Tianjin-based manufacturer received a fine of $2,810 for failing to register new chemicals
31 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 27, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a report on cases where some companies were punished for violating the Measures on the Environmental Management and Registration …
Taiwan to impose stricter regulations on organotin compounds
31 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Oct. 4, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan announced that it would revise Taiwan’s toxic substance regulations called the Toxic Chemical Substances Listed for Control and Relevant Operations …
India postpones enforcement date of QCOs for ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and maleic anhydride, etc.
28 October 2022
India
India
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India published orders to postpone the date of enforcement of 12 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for chemicals such as …
China’s Zhejiang province publishes revised regulations on solid waste management
The revision will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 29, 2022, China’s Zhejiang province published revised regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The revised regulations set out the …
China’s Shandong province publishes regulations on solid waste management
The new regulations will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 21, 2022, China’s Shandong province published provincial regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control that are based on a national law called the Solid Waste Environmental Pollution Control …
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 …
China revises regulations on railway transportation of dangerous goods
The revised regulations include a clear definition of dangerous goods and aim to manage the whole process of transportation effectively
27 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 26, 2022, China’s Ministry of Transport issued revised regulations on safety in the railway transportation of dangerous goods, which will come into effect Dec. 1, 2022. Under the …
Korea implements Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and Medical Waste Generator Certification System
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
Korea eases burden on operators under evaluation of environmental management levels at business establishments system
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 7, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea partially amended and enforced the Notification on the Evaluation Methods of Environmental Management Levels at Business Establishments. The main …
Certain types of UV disinfection equipment to be regulated by Taiwan RoHS
25 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Sept. 21, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs released draft regulations on mandatory inspection for certain types of UV disinfection electrical equipment. Comments …
India applies new energy standards to refrigerators from 2023
25 October 2022
India
India
On September 27, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification amending energy conservation standards for direct cooled and frost-free household and similar refrigerating appliances.
