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China to Improve VOC-Related Standard System, Strengthening Monitoring and Measurement

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)

11 January 2022

China

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds involved in atmospheric photochemical reactions, including non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC, such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, etc.), oxygenated organic compounds (aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, …

Vietnam establishes decree partially amending regulations on labelling of goods

Others (Products)

11 January 2022

Vietnam

On December 9, 2021, the Vietnamese government enacted Decree 111/2021/ND-CP, which amends and supplements some provisions of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP on the Labeling of Goods. The Cabinet Order will come into …

Korea plans to revise Guidelines related to GHG trading to add benefits for reduction

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

10 January 2022

South Korea

South Korea Ministry of Environment plans to enforce the public notice regarding the partial amendment of the Guidelines for Allocation and Cancellation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Credits (administrative notice period: …

India replaces QCOs for Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Methyl and Ethyl Acrylate

Chemical Substances (Products)

10 January 2022

India

On December 27, 2021, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published new quality control orders for vinyl acetate monomer, methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate. These orders replaced the previous orders …

Korea to amend the format and content of Energy Consumption Declaration Form

Energy Efficiency

7 January 2022

South Korea

On November 19, 2021, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea announced the proposed amendment to the Enforcement Regulations of Energy Use Rationalization Act to partially revise …

Vietnam announces national plan for air quality management to 2025

Air

7 January 2022

Vietnam

On November 23, 2021, the Prime Minister of the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision 1973/QD-TTg on the National Plan on Air Quality Management 2021-2025. The purpose of this decision …

Singapore promulgates regulations mandating energy management systems for companies

Energy Efficiency

7 January 2022

Singapore

Singapore promulgated the “Energy Conservation (Energy Management Practices) (Amendment) Regulations 2021” (“the Regulations”) on December 21, 2021. The Regulations came into effect on the December 22. The Regulations partially amend …

India postpones enforcement date of QCO for Refrigerating Appliance

Product Designs Household Appliances

6 January 2022

India

On December 22, 2021, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published “Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2021” to postponed the effective date of the Order for Refrigerating Appliances to …

China revises Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law

Expanding the scope of application and including noise in the pollutant emission permit system

Others (Products) Noise Automobiles EEE

5 January 2022

China

On December 24, 2021, the NPC Standing Committee promulgated the revised Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution. The revised law will …

Taiwan promulgated four national standards related to EV charging equipment

Tesla’s charging standard was newly added

Others (Products) Automobiles

5 January 2022

*Taiwan

On December 7, 2021, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection of the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs promulgated the four revised national standards for EV (Electric Vehicle) charging equipment …

China adds two products to water efficiency labeling scheme

Product Designs

29 December 2021

China

On December 13, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Water Resources and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly released the “List of Products Regulated under Water Efficiency …

China sets new technical guidelines on self-monitoring for six industries

Including battery, rubber and plastic products industries

Soil Environmental Management

29 December 2021

China

On November 13, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released six “Self-Monitoring Technical Guidelines for Pollution Sources” below . These guidelines will come into force on January 1,2022. …

Malaysia plans to revise prohibited substances under Occupational Health and Safety Act

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory)

28 December 2021

Malaysia

The draft Occupational Health and Safety (Prohibition of Use of Substances) Order 202X was released in Malaysia on December 24, 2021 for public comment. This draft amends the current Occupational …

China announces green industrial development program for 14th Five-Year Plan period

Targets set for carbon reduction, other environmental efforts

28 December 2021

China

On November 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a green industrial development program for the 14th Five-Year Plan period. The program sets targets for 2025 in carbon …

China releases national standards for biodegradable straws

Product Designs Plastics

28 December 2021

China

On November 26, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released recommended national standards called the “Biodegradable drinking straws” (GB/T 41008-2021). These standards will come into effect on June 1, 2022. …

China releases national standards for biodegradable plastic materials and products

Rules for biodegradability, labeling introduced

Product Designs Plastics

27 December 2021

China

On November 26, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released recommended national standards called the “Degradability and identification requirements of biodegradable plastics and products” (GB/T 41010-2021). These standards will come …

China to tighten regulations for heavy metals management

Limits on total discharges proposed for lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, arsenic

Chemical Substances (Factory)

27 December 2021

China

November 22, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released draft “opinions” on tighter measures against heavy metal pollution. The ministry solicited public comments about them through December 3. The main …

China excludes 6 solid waste types from hazardous waste designation

Wastes (Factory)

27 December 2021

China

On December 2, to properly enforce the Solid Waste Environmental Pollution Control Law, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a list of six solid waste types that are excluded …

China plans to add 11 new substances to existing chemicals inventory

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

27 December 2021

China

On December 2, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released on its website a list of 11 chemicals it plans to add to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in …

Thailand revises Draft WEEE Act after public consultation

EPR Draft Circular Economy Wastes (Products) EEE

26 December 2021

Thailand

The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand released a revised draft of the Disposal and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of …

India extends validity of energy labels for LPG Stove to end of 2022

Product Designs EEE

23 December 2021

India

On November 29, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …

Thailand implements GHS for chemicals in fisheries

Chemical Substances (Products)

22 December 2021

Thailand

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives regarding Hazard Classification and Communication System of Hazardous Substances under control of the Department …

India to set minimum percentage of renewable energy use by industrial units

Under the Energy Conservation Act

Energy Climate Change Energy Efficiency

22 December 2021

India

According to a report by the Press Information Bureau of India on October 30, 2021, India’s Ministry of Power, after consultations with stakeholders, has formulated an amendment to the Energy …

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China strengthens the management system of hazardous waste and cracks down on the related illegal activities

Wastes (Products) Wastes (Factory)

22 December 2021

China

Hazardous waste is defined as waste that has one or more risks, such as toxicity, corrosiveness, flammability, reactivity, and infectivity, and can have harmful impacts on ecological environment and human …

Indonesia to impose carbon tax on any goods and activities related to GHG emission

Climate Change Others (Products) Greenhouse gas(GHG)

21 December 2021

Indonesia

The Law No. 7 of 2021 on Harmonization of Taxation System was enacted in Indonesia on October 29, 2021, and came into effect on the same day. Article 13 of the …

India extends validity of energy labels for Solar Water Heater to end of 2022

Product Designs EEE

20 December 2021

India

On November 26, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …

China drafting restriction of VOC emission from electrical and electronic product

Chemical Substances (Products) EEE

20 December 2021

China

On November 15, 2021, the China Electronics Standardization Institute released the draft of industry standard “Guide for setting the types and threshold of volatile organic compounds with restriction emission from …

Taiwan released MEPS for rotodynamic water pumps

Product Designs

20 December 2021

*Taiwan

On December 2, 2021, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) issued a public notice “Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Rating Labeling and Inspection for Rotodynamic Water Pump” …

China announces plan to improve energy efficiency of electric motors for 2021–2023 period

Product Designs

20 December 2021

China

On November 22, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly announced a plan to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors during the …

China’s Zhejiang Province announces plan to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry

50 hydrogen stations to be constructed by 2025

Energy Other Law/Regulations Automobiles

20 December 2021

China

On November 8, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and other five government bodies of China’s Zhejiang Province announced a plan to develop the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry in …

Malaysia’s new regulations to restrict effluent discharge into sewage system

Water

18 December 2021

Malaysia

On October 25, 2021, Malaysian government promulgated the Water Services Industry (Prohibited Effluent) Regulations 2021 (hereinafter “the Regulations”). The Regulations stipulate that no person shall discharge or permit discharging any …

Vietnam held webinar on addition of color indicator to non-food alcohol products

Chemical Substances (Products)

17 December 2021

Vietnam

On November 24, 2021, Vinachemia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam held a webinar on how to add color indicator to non-food alcohol products. In Vietnam, the …

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Vietnam Environmental Impact Assessment – Environmental License

Other Law/Regulations

14 December 2021

Vietnam

1. What is Environmental Impact Assessment? The concept of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced and defined in the Law on Environmental Protection (LEP) 1993 No. 29-L/CTN and the …

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Environmental inspection in Vietnam

Other Law/Regulations

14 December 2021

Vietnam

1. What is an environmental inspection? Under the Vietnamese legal framework, environmental inspections belong to specialized inspections, which are implemented by state agencies for two purposes: (1) to prevent, detect …

Korea proposes to refuse new registrations of internal combustion engine vehicles

under Motor Vehicle Management Act

Others (Products) Automobiles

13 December 2021

South Korea

On November 3, 2021, Yoon Joon Byeong, a member of the Environment and Labor Committee, made a representative motion to amend the Motor Vehicle Management Act in order to promote …

India extends validity of energy labels for Washing machine and Microwave Oven to end of 2022

Product Designs Household Appliances

13 December 2021

India

On November 18, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …

Korea finalizes carbon neutral scenario and GHG reduction targets

Climate Change Ozone Depletion

13 December 2021

South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced that it has deliberated and finalized 2050 carbon neutral scenario and nationally determined contribution (NDC) target for 2030 at the State Council on October …

Indonesia enacts Presidential Decree on policies and measures to combat climate change

Climate Change Others (Products) Greenhouse gas(GHG)

13 December 2021

Indonesia

On October 29, 2021, Indonesia’s President issued the Presidential Regulation No. 98 of 2021 on the Framework for Carbon Pricing to Achieve the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (Nationally Determined Contribution: …

India amends import condition of Glass wastes in non-dispersible form

under Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules

Wastes (Products) Wastes (Factory)

10 December 2021

India

On November 16, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published “Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2021” to transfer glass wastes in …

Korea to reorganize management platform and revise regulations to expand the use of electric vehicles

Others (Products) Automobiles

10 December 2021

South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced that it will reorganize the existing Integrated Website for Low Emission Vehicles into the Integrated Website for Non-polluting Vehicles and build an integrated management …

Malaysia launches green energy tariff (GET) program to accelerate renewable energy supply

Energy Greenhouse gas(GHG)

10 December 2021

Malaysia

On November 23, 2021, Malaysia Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) launched the Green Energy Tariff (GET) Program to supply electricity generated from renewable energy sources to consumers who …

China issues revised mandatory standards for energy efficiency of air conditioners, heat pumps

Product Designs Household Appliances

10 December 2021

China

On October 11, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised version of mandatory national standards (GB standards) called the “Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy …

China issues revised mandatory standards for energy efficiency of fans

Product Designs Household Appliances

10 December 2021

China

China releases draft list of recommended HCFC alternatives

24 alternative chemicals to 3 HCFCs proposed

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Household Appliances

10 December 2021

China

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on November 23 released a draft list of recommended HCFC alternative chemicals to solicit comments, which will be accepted until December 31. The list …

Taiwan revises provisions related to inspection of air purifiers

Energy efficiency labeling and MEPS related standards were added into the inspection standard

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances

10 December 2021

*Taiwan

On November 16, 2021, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released an announcement on the revision of “Inspection regulations on the air purifier …

Taiwan releases draft regulations on packaging materials containing PVC

Packaging Plastics Food Contact Materials

10 December 2021

*Taiwan

Taiwan’s environmental protection administration noticed a period of public comments for drafting “Restriction on the Production, Importation and Sales of Plate Packaging Material Containing Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Designated Recyclable Containers …

India extends validity of energy labels for TV, Refrigerator and Air Conditioner to end of June 2022

Product Designs EEE Household Appliances

9 December 2021

India

On November 12, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …

India publishes regulation on use of water purification system

Under Environment (Protection) Rules

Water

9 December 2021

India

On October 9, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published “Environment (Protection) 115 Amendment Rules, 2021” to add regulation on use of water purification system (WPS). Users …

Korea to exclude disposable products from the target of eco-labeling system

Products such as packaging materials and biodegradable resins

Product Designs EEE

9 December 2021

South Korea

On November 4, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea released a draft amendment to the Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria (hereinafter “the draft amendment”). The draft …

Korea revises K-REACH for improved designation of substances requiring authorization

Chemical Substances (Products)

3 December 2021

South Korea

On October 14, 2021, South Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE) published a revised Enforcement Decree on the K-REACH which stipulates that when designating any substance subject to authorization, the government …

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Overview of Regulations on Renewable Energy of ASEAN member states

Energy

2 December 2021

Southeast Asia

The 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Figure 1) comprise around 10% of the world’s total population and collectively encompasses the 4th largest economy in the …

Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order on HFCs

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products)

1 December 2021

Philippines

On October 13, 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of Philippines issued the Administrative Order: Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) (DAO No. 2021-31). This Administrative …

Singapore issues guideline on mandatory packaging reporting requirements

EPR Circular Economy Packaging

1 December 2021

Singapore

On September 13, 2021, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore issued the Mandatory Packaging Reporting – Guide on Assessing if a Company is Required to Comply with the Regulation. …

China releases new list of ozone depleting substances regulated for international trade

HFCs have been included

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products)

1 December 2021

China

On October 25, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website a new list of ozone depleting substances regulated in China for import and export. This list has …

China releases water conservation promotion plan for 14th Five-Year Plan period

Water saving in industry to be promoted

Water

1 December 2021

China

On October 28, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and other four government departments jointly released a plan to promote a water conservation society during the 14th Five-Year Plan period …

China issues mandatory national standards for energy conservation, renewal energy use in buildings

Product Designs

1 December 2021

China

China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on October 13 issued national standards for energy conservation and renewable energy use in buildings, with the aim of improving energy efficiency, promoting …

China adds 23 new substances to its inventory of existing chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

1 December 2021

China

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on October 13, 2021, released a list of 23 substances that have been added to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China. The …

Taiwan revised “Regulations of New and Existing Chemical Substances Registration”

Chemical Substances (Products)

29 November 2021

*Taiwan

On November 27, 2021, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration promulgated the revised “Regulations of New and Existing Chemical Substances Registration”. The main amendments are as follows. Addition of exempted items The …

China issues regulations on groundwater management

Total groundwater withdrawal limits, no-withdrawal zones, contamination control measures to be introduced

Water

26 November 2021

China

At an executive meeting on September 15, China’s State Council passed regulations to manage the country’s groundwater, which were published on October 21 and will come into effect on December …

Shanghai issues revised regulations on production safety

Greater responsibility of companies, digital management measures

Occupational Safety and Health

26 November 2021

China

The government of China’s Shanghai Municipality on October 29 issued its revised regulations on production safety, which will come into effect on December 1. The regulations went through a major …

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Outlook on Thailand’s Activities on GHG Emission Reduction

Other Law/Regulations

23 November 2021

Thailand

Today’s global temperature has increased by approximately 0.85 degrees Celsius from the 1880s, when the world’s first coal-fired power plant begun its operation, with the high concentration of greenhouse gases …

Vietnam releases draft technical regulation on products containing POPs

POPs Draft PFAS Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

22 November 2021

Vietnam

On November, 2021, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam published the draft National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on Allowable Limits of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Raw Materials, …

Indonesia introduces MEPS and energy labels for three home appliances

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances

21 November 2021

Indonesia

On September 20, Indonesian government established three ministerial decisions stipulating the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency labels for refrigerators, fans, and rice cookers. These decisions will come …

Indonesia sets MEPS and energy labels for air conditioners

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances

21 November 2021

Indonesia

On August 16, 2021, the Decision of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No.113/2021 on Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Energy Efficiency Labels for Air Conditioners were established in …

China issues standards for labeling of recyclable beverage cartons

Packaging

19 November 2021

China

On October 22, the Beijing Alliance of Technological Innovation in Compulsory Resources Recycling Industry released a set of standards called Recycling Label for Beverage Carton Package, which was effective immediately. …

China releases draft national standards for carbon emissions management disclosure by companies

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

19 November 2021

China

On November 4, China’s National Carbon Emissions Management Standardization Technical Committee released draft national recommended standards called the Guidelines for Information Disclosure of Organization Carbon Emission Management to solicit public …

China releases “Environmental protection comprehensive list (2021 version)”

Including VOC and PFOA related products

Chemical Substances (Products)

19 November 2021

China

On November 2, 2021, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the “Environmental protection comprehensive list (2021 version)”. The list is used as the basis for the government …

Thailand urges factory operators to tackle PM2.5 air pollution

Air

17 November 2021

Thailand

Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry of Thailand published a document titled “Request for a strict implementation of production planning and control of air pollutants emissions from business …

China releases list of production methods, equipment that should be eliminated

Chemical, petrochemical, other industries affected

17 November 2021

China

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 27 released a list of old production methods and equipment that should be eliminated within a designated period due to solid …

China releases official opinions on peaking carbon emissions, achieving carbon neutrality

Stricter regulations on energy intensive industries

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

17 November 2021

China

On October 24, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and China’s State Council released Opinions on the Implementation of Carbon Emissions Peaking and Carbon Neutrality through the …

Singapore introduces stricter rules on GHG

Revised Environmental Protection and Management Act regulates GHG goods and works

Climate Change Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Greenhouse gas(GHG) Household Appliances

14 November 2021

Singapore

On October 29, 2021, the Environmental Protection and Management (Amendment) Act 2021 (hereinafter “the Act”) was promulgated in Singapore. The Act has amended several provisions of and added new provisions …

Taiwan revises “Regulations Governing Designating and Handling of Priority Management Chemicals”

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

13 November 2021

*Taiwan

On November 5, 2021, Ministry of Labor of Taiwan revised “Regulations Governing Designating and Handling of Priority Management Chemicals”. Except for the provisions of Articles 6 to 9, the revised …

Thailand announces rules for DG transport by water

Dangerous Goods Transport Chemical Substances (Products)

12 November 2021

Thailand

Ministry of Transport of Thailand announced “Ministerial Regulation on the Handling of Goods which may Cause Dangers B.E.2564 (2021)” in the Royal Gazette on 5 November 2021 by virtue of …

Hainan issues notice on electronic code of biodegradable plastic products

Circular Economy Product Designs Plastics

9 November 2021

China

On September 30, 2021, Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan Province, China issued a notice on strengthening the management of electronic code of whole biodegradable plastic products. The purpose …

Beijing drafting compulsory VOC limits for architecture coatings and adhesives

Chemical Substances (Products)

9 November 2021

China

On September 27, 2021, the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau released the revised draft of the compulsory local standard- “Limit standards of volatile organic compounds of architectural coatings and …

Taiwan issues notice related GHG reduction

Net Zero Target for 2050

Climate Change Product Designs Greenhouse gas(GHG)

9 November 2021

*Taiwan

On October 21, 2021, Climate Change Office, Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan, Taiwan, issued a notice of amendments to “Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act” and published the proposed amendments. …

Zhejiang Province issues standards for classification of warehouses by energy consumption, carbon emissions

Energy Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG) Energy Efficiency

8 November 2021

China

The Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation on August 9 issued local standards for the classification of green warehouses by energy consumption and carbon emissions, which came into effect on …

China updates list of controlled ozone depleting substances

HFCs were newly added

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products)

8 November 2021

China

To implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and its amendments, on October 8th, several departments of China’s central government, including the Ministry of Ecology and …

China releases national plan for standards development

Standardization plans for green production, green design, green packaging revealed

Climate Change Product Designs Packaging

8 November 2021

China

China’s State Council on October 10 released a general plan for standards development across all economic sectors. It defines policies, targets and main challenges of standards development for the next …

Singapore launches national standard for Renewable Energy Certificates

Energy

5 November 2021

Singapore

The Singapore Standard on Code of Practice for Renewable Energy Certificates (SS 673: 2021) was launched on October 26, 2021. This standard was developed to provide a clear framework of …

Tianjin introduces new regulations to help peak carbon emissions, achieve carbon neutrality

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

5 November 2021

China

China’s Tianjin Municipality on September 27 passed regulations to help peak carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality, and put them into effect on November 1. These are China’s first provincial …

China releases draft rules for corporate environmental information disclosure

Other Law/Regulations

5 November 2021

China

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on September 24 released two sets of draft rules — the Measures on the Management of Mandatory Corporate Environmental Information Disclosure and the Standards …

METI releases the Cabinet decision on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan

Circular Economy Energy Climate Change Environmental Management

5 November 2021

Japan

On October 22, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI） released the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan. This Plan is the basic guideline for the government’s medium- to long-term policy …

Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order for cadmium

Chemical Substances (Products)

3 November 2021

Philippines

On October 22, 2021, the Philippines promulgated Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No.2021-08: Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds. This Administrative Order newly …

Philippines publishes Chemical Control Order for chromium (VI)

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) EEE

3 November 2021

Philippines

On October 26, 2021, the Philippines published the Administrative Order on the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Chromium (VI) Compounds (hereinafter referred to as this Administrative Order). This Administrative Order …

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Impacts of Climate Change to the Philippines: The Business Perspective

Others (Factory)

3 November 2021

Philippines

The Philippines is among the top ten countries vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. Because the geography of the Philippines is composed of numerous islands, the risk posed …

Malaysia announces 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025)

Incorporating EPR regulations on e-waste, etc.

Circular Economy Climate Change Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Products) Product Designs Packaging Water Greenhouse gas(GHG) Environmental Management EEE

3 November 2021

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri on September 27, 2021, announced the latest national five-year plan, the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (hereinafter “the Plan”). The Plan focuses on three main themes: (1) …

Philippines starts Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards

New guidelines to recognize outstanding achievements in factories and buildings was issued

Energy Efficiency

3 November 2021

Philippines

On September 15, 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) of Philippines published Department Order No. DO 2021-09-0014 “Guidelines on Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards”. The Energy Efficiency Excellence (EEE) Awards recognize …

Korea sets separate handling standards for K-BPR approved biocidal and consumer chemical products

Under revised rules of Chemicals Control Act

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

2 November 2021

South Korea

On September 30, 2021, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea published a revised Enforcement Rules of the Chemicals Control Act, which came into effect on the same day. The …

Korea to add gas heat pumps as air emission facilities

Under Rules of Clean Air Conservation Act

Air

2 November 2021

South Korea

On September 24, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a legislative notice of partial amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Ac to …

Philippines notifies that fines imposed in violation of effluent standards prior to revision will not refunded

Violation Cases Water

1 November 2021

Philippines

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Philippines announced on September 15, 2021 that the fines imposed in violation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order …

India publishes rules for vehicle scrapping facilities

Providing registration and functions of RVSF

Automobiles

1 November 2021

India

On September 24, 2021, the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021 were published in India and came into force on the next day. These rules, …

Oman notifies WTO of Cosmetic and Personal Care Products Regulations

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Cosmetics

29 October 2021

Oman

Oman notified the WTO of draft of technical regulations for cosmetics and personal care products. This regulation sets the general safety requirements as well as labeling and packaging requirements for …

India publishes Inland Vessels Act 2021

Includes requirements for dangerous goods transportation

Dangerous Goods Transport Other Law/Regulations Automobiles

29 October 2021

India

The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 was published in India on August 12, 2021. The Act replaces that of 1917, with the aim of introducing a uniform regulatory framework for ships …

Philippines notifies WTO of proposed regulation for mercury-containing batteries, switches and fluorescent lamps

Comments accepted until December 7, 2021

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Batteries Household Appliances

28 October 2021

Philippines

On October 12, 2021, the Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BPS) submitted to the WTO a TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) notification of the …

Bangladesh issues Notice to inform of obtaining permits for import and export of hazardous chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products)

28 October 2021

Bangladesh

The Department of Environment (DOE) of Bangladesh issued a Notice on October 19, 2021, to widely inform the public about obtaining permits for import and export of hazardous chemicals included …

Korea proposes revised guidelines for Products Safety Control Act to allow modular products to be marketed

Product Designs EEE

28 October 2021

South Korea

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on September 8, 2021, that it will revise the operational guidelines for …

Korea drafts revised guidelines for Improvement of Materials and Structure of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Product Designs EEE

28 October 2021

South Korea

On September 28, 2021, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the proposed revision of the Guidelines for Improvement of Materials and Structure of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, explaining that it …

Vietnam’s MOIT submits opinion on draft decree to implement Law on Environmental Protection

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Environmental Management Industrial Chemicals

27 October 2021

Vietnam

On September 21, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam submitted an official document (No. 4720/BCT-ATMT) providing its official opinion on the Draft Decree on Detailed Provisions …

Japan cabinet approves partial revision of PRTR Act

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Factory Chemical Substances (Factory)

26 October 2021

Japan

On October 15, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment noticed that the Cabinet approved “Cabinet Order for Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Confirmation, etc. …

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