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Singapore revises or newly publishes many regulations on fire safety
14 September 2020 
Singapore
Singapore
On September 14, 2020, several legislations related to firefighting were promulgated in Singapore. Among them, the following two are related to chemical substances management. Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) …
Vietnam Law on Chemicals and implementing rules thereof
14 September 2020 
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Law on Chemicals (hereinafter “the Law” or “the Law on Chemicals”) was promulgated on November 21, 2007 and was enacted on July 1, 2008. It is a law that …
Shanghai announced revision of list on emergency emission reductions for severe air pollution days in 2020
14 September 2020 
China
China
The Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shanghai announced a notice about “the revision of the list on emergency emission reductions for severe air pollution days in 2020”, in order …
Chemicals in Vietnam
11 September 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
Today Vietnamese chemical industry continues to grow with the flourish of the country’s manufacturing industry because manufacturing processes need various chemicals as raw materials. The country now plans to improve …
Occupational Safety and Health in India
10 September 2020 
India
India
The main laws and regulations relating to occupational health and safety in India are as follows. Factories Act, 1948 The Factories Act, 1948 was enacted for the purpose of controlling …
Noise, Vibration and Odour Control in India
10 September 2020
India
India
India has the Factories Act, 1948, which was enacted to control occupational health and safety in factories and regulates worker safety, health and welfare. However, it does not include provisions …
Air Pollution Control in India
10 September 2020
India
India
As a result of economic growth with increased traffic, industrialization and energy demand, India’s air pollution is getting worse by the day, especially in urban areas, where cars are a …
Water Pollution Control in India
10 September 2020
India
India
The central legislation in the control of water pollution in India is the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (the “Water Act”). The Water Act was enacted for …
Energy Conservation in India
9 September 2020
India
India
Energy Conservation (This page) Energy Efficiency for Products Since the 1990s, India has stepped up its efforts to conserve energy. In 2001, the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 was enacted, …
Waste management in India
9 September 2020
India
India
Waste management (This page) E-waste Management With urbanization, industrialization and a 7% economic growth rate, India is experiencing a rapid increase in the amount of waste produced, which is …
Chemical Management in India
9 September 2020
India
India
The chemical industry in India covers a wide range of chemicals, petrochemicals, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, dyes, biopharmaceuticals and bio-industrial products. Significant growth opportunities are expected in the specialty chemicals, polymers …
India, EHS laws & regulations framework
8 September 2020
India
India
Introduction As one of the BRICs countries, India has achieved remarkable economic growth in recent years. Along with economic growth, environmental pollution is increasing in the country. Various challenges …
South Asia
South Asia Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka
Waste management in Vietnam
8 September 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
The amount of waste generation in Vietnam is projected to continue to increase in the future with population growth and economic development. The following figure is projections of domestic solid …
Vietnamese MOIT strengthens environmental pollution countermeasures
8 September 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam enacted “Decision No. 1375/QD-TTg on approval of environmental protection plans in the fields of industry and trade in the period of 2020-2025” on September 8, 2020. This decision sets …
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Brunei Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Chemical management Waste management Water management Air pollution control Energy conservation Vietnam
Vietnam, EHS laws & regulations framework
7 September 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
Overview of environmental issues in Vietnam Like other Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is facing diverse environmental issues due to its rapid economic growth and industrialization. The “Resolution No. 35/NQ-CP …
Energy conservation in Thailand
Thailand, EHS laws & regulations
7 September 2020 
Thailand
Thailand
Energy conservation in Thailand Energy conservation and promotion of energy efficiency is legally supported by Energy Conservation Promotion Act B.E. 2535 (1992). Energy conservation is defined as to produce and …
Waste management in Thailand
7 September 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Waste management regulatory framework is somewhat complex in Thailand. Several acts implemented by different ministries tackle waste issues. Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act, B.E. 2535 (1992) The …
Air pollution control in Thailand
7 September 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Various pollution sources including automobiles, vessels, factories, construction sites, limestone mining and rock quarrying, open burning in agricultural fields and etc. contribute increasing air pollution in Thailand. Different ministries tackle …
Water management in Thailand
7 September 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Water management is regulated by several acts implemented by different ministries. Water management laws in Thailand: Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act, B.E. 2535 (1992) The act is …
Chemical management in Thailand
7 September 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Basic law to regulate chemical management in Thailand is Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The act regulates manufacture, import, export and possession of hazardous substance. Under the legal framework …
Malaysia releases FAQs for CIMS usage
1 September 2020 
Malaysia
Malaysia
On September 1, 2020, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) under the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia released FAQ on Chemical Information Management System (CIMS), which is a …
Thailand, EHS laws & regulations framework
1 September 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Overview Thailand, one of the leading industrialized countries in Southeast Asia, has been tackling with various environmental pollution issues emerging along with economic growth. Emissions from industrial facilities and …
India issues instructions under S&L Program for Washing Machine, Microwave Oven and Chillers
31 August 2020
India
India
In Late August, 2020, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issued the instructions to all manufacturers and permittees registered under Standards and Labeling Program for Washing Machine, Microwave Oven and Chillers. …
China’s Dalian City releases third list of companies required to improve VOC management, 74 companies on list including Japanese firms
31 August 2020
China
China
On August 4, 2020, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China, released the Third List of the Companies in Key Industries That Should Thoroughly Improve …
China releases proposed revision of national standard for energy efficiency of fans, adding DC fans to its list
31 August 2020
China
China
On August 26, 2020, China’s Standardization Administration released a proposed revision (a draft for opinion gathering) of the national standard, Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Grades for Electric …
China submits WTO/TBT notification of proposed revision of “Gas Storage Water Heater” national standard with higher energy efficiency requirement
31 August 2020
China
China
On August 31, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a WTO/TBT notification of a proposed revision of the compulsory national standard (GB), “Gas Storage Water Heater” …
China reports on use status of public reporting platform for China RoHS
31 August 2020
China
China
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China reported on August 17, 2020 on the use status of the public service platform for the Restriction of the Use of Certain …
China’s Guangdong Province announces guidelines on development of emergency response measures for environmental accidents
31 August 2020
China
China
On August 15, 2020, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province, China announced the Guidelines for Companies and Public institutions in Guangdong Province on Development of Emergency Response …
Thailand published Standard of CSR for industry
28 August 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand announced “Notification of Department of Industrial Works (B.E. 2563 (2020)): Standard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR-DIW)” dated on 2 June 2020. …
Indonesia fully reforms hazardous waste recycling rules
28 August 2020 
Indonesia
Indonesia
The Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 18 of 2020 on the utilization of hazardous waste was enacted in Indonesia on August 28, 2020. It came into …
Philippines House of Representatives passes Bill on green public procurement
25 August 2020 
Philippines
Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines unanimously passed a Bill on green public procurement (House Bill No. 6954, or the Green Public Procurement Act, hereinafter referred to as the …
China announced “Guideline for Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical Substances (Draft calling opinions)”
Clearly stipulates exempt substances and CBI application requirements
21 August 2020
China
China
On August 17, 2020, the Ministry of Ecological Environment of China published the “Guideline for Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical Substances (Draft calling opinions)” and started soliciting opinions. …
China promulgated the “Detailed Rules for Implementing ELV Collection Management Measures”
Prohibition of automobile assembly using the 5 major assembly parts of scrapped vehicles
20 August 2020
China
China
In order to normalize the collection and dismantling activities of discarded vehicles and strengthen the control of related industries, on July 18, 2020, seven administrative agencies such as the Ministry …
Vietnam to strengthen plastic waste management
Prime Minister enacts direction specializing for reuse, recycle, treatment and reduction of plastic waste
20 August 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 20th, 2020, Vietnam legislated the “Directive 33/CT-TTg on strengthening reuse, recycle, treatment and reduction of plastic waste”, setting the policy for promulgating various new regulations or amending existing …
New penalty rules for counterfeit chemical products in Vietnam
20 August 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam enacted the “Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP on the penalties for administrative violations in trading and production of counterfeit and banned goods, and protection of consumer rights” on August 20, 2020. …
Philippines tightens regulations on household hazardous products
Wide range of products including button batteries, detergents, paints to be covered
19 August 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On August 19, 2020, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2020-025: Implementing Guidelines for Administrative Order No. 2019-0019, “Reinstatement of Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers, …
Thailand PCD’s 3-Years Action Plan (part 2)
19 August 2020
Thailand
Thailand
On the last month article, we discussed the details of Pollution Control Department’s 3-year action plan (2020 – 2022) which will be used as an instrument to drive the national …
Myanmar releases National Waste Management Strategy and Master Plan
18 August 2020 
Myanmar
Myanmar
On August 18, 2020, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar announced on the website of the Environmental Conservation Department (ECD) under the ministry that National Waste …
Vietnam orders stricter management for hazardous chemicals
13 August 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 13, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published the “Directive No. 12/CT-BCT on strengthening the management of hazardous chemicals, explosive precursors and industrial explosive …
India publishes notification on amending import policy including ban on the import of HCFC-141b
11 August 2020
India
India
On August 11, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the notification on amending import policy of 2015-2020 Foreign Trade Policy including the ban on the import of HCFC-141b. …
Indonesia promotes electric vehicle charging infrastructure
7 August 2020
Indonesia
Indonesia
The Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 13 of 2020 on Battery-based Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure (the Regulation) was enacted in Indonesia on August 7, 2020. …
Plan to develop regulations for environmental management by 2024 in Indonesia
4 August 2020
Indonesia
Indonesia
The Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 16 of 2020 on its Strategic Plan 2020-2024 was established in Indonesia on August 14, 2020. The regulation specifies the …
China announces plan to promote comprehensive utilization of industrial resources in regions around Beijing
31 July 2020
China
China
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the “Plan for Coordinated Transformation and Upgrading of the Industry of Comprehensive Utilization of Industrial Resources in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Surrounding Regions …
Guangdong province announced measures to implement foreign capital investment
Measures encouraging the introduction of foreign capital for new energy vehicles are included
31 July 2020
China
China
On July 21, 2020, the local government of Guangdong province announced “Notice on measures to implement foreign capital investment” in order to respond the requirements of “the Opinions on further …
Shanghai announced revision of list on emergency emission reductions for severe air pollution days in 2020
31 July 2020
China
China
The Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shanghai announced a notice about “the revision of the list on emergency emission reductions for severe air pollution days in 2020”, in order …
China consumer electronics market report for the first half of 2020
Overview on the consumer electronics market and the sales status
31 July 2020
China
China
In July 2020, the China Electronics and Information Industry Development Research Institute released “China Consumer Electronics Market Report for the first half of 2020”. The report provides analysis and reporting on the …
China announced “Notice on Strengthening Management of the Soil pollution Prevention Project (collection for opinions)”
31 July 2020
China
China
On July 7, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE) announced “Notice on Strengthening Management of the Soil pollution Prevention Project (collection for opinions)”, in order to …
China promulgated Detailed Rules for Implementation of State Supervision on Sampling Test for Quality of 131 types of product
31 July 2020
China
China
In order to build an open, transparent, fair and impartial supervision and management environment by further standardizing the work of state supervision on sampling test for product quality, the Directorate …
Standardization Administration of China announces revised safety requirements for school supplies with updated scope and stricter limits on toxic substances
31 July 2020
China
China
On July 23, 2020, the Standardization Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced a revision of the mandatory national standard, the “General Safety Requirements for School …
China, Hebei Province’s plan to strengthen measures against plastic pollution
31 July 2020
China
China
On July 19, 2020, the Development and Reform Commission, with the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hebei Province announced a plan to further strengthen measures against plastic pollution. The …
India publishes Quality Control Order for toluene, ethylene glycol, etc. .
30 July 2020
India
India
On July 2, 2020, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the following quality control orders. These orders will come into force on the expiry of one hundred and eighty …
Growing Awareness of Plastic Waste Problem and Construction of Circular Economy in Japan
Domestic Trends in Bioplastics, as one of Key Solutions
28 July 2020 
Japan
Japan
With the introduction of the mandatory charge for single-use plastic shopping bags on July 1, 2020, the plastic waste problem seems to have become more familiar to consumers. In my …
Thailand announced 1st existing chemicals inventory
21 July 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand officially announced its existing chemicals inventory for the first time by the notification dated on 22 June 2020. The inventory, which …
Thailand drafted industrial standard to implement RoHS2
21 July 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard “TIS 2368–25XX Electrical And Electronic Equipment That May Contain Hazadous Substances : Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances” …
Vietnam consults draft regulation on lead in paints
21 July 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 21, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam consulted the draft “National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on the limits of total lead in paints”. The draft …
Vietnam consults draft regulation on safety management of hazardous chemicals
21 July 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 21, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft “National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on safety management in the manufacture, storage, transport and use …
Vietnam sets goals and tasks against climate change
Implementation schedule to climate change adaptation for 2021-2030 defined
20 July 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 20, 2020, the Prime Minister Decision “No. 1055/QD-TTg on the national plan for climate change adaptation for the period of 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050” were enacted, …
Thailand PCD’s 3-Years Action Plan (part 1)
17 July 2020
Thailand
Thailand
In Thailand, Royal Decree on Good Governance and Administrative Procedures (No. 2) B.E. 2562, required all government agencies to prepare its own action plan. By establishing a five-year plan which …
Vietnam consults draft regulation on mercury in fluorescent lamps
15 July 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
NOTE: On December 21, 2020, The Circular 45/2020/TT-BCT stipulating National Technical Regulations (QCVN 02:2020/BCT) on mercury content in fluorescent lamps were officially published. Fluorescent lamps subject to the QCVN and maximum permissible …
India publishes amendment rules for Ozone Depleting Substances.
11 July 2020
India
India
On December 18, 2019, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the rule “Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2019” to amend the following provisions. In …
HPC of Andhra Pradesh (India) submits report on the accident of styrene monomer vapour leak at LG Polymers
6 July 2020
India
India
On July 6, 2020, High Power Committee of Andhra Pradesh in India submitted the report on the accident of styrene monomer vapour leak at LG Polymers to the state government. …
Chemical Manufacturing Firm has contaminated soil for 15 years in Hyderabad (India)
3 July 2020
India
India
On July 3, 2020, India’s local media reported that in Hyderabad, Telangana State, chemical manufacturing company Vishnu Chemicals Ltd has been leaving 200,000 tonnes of hazardous waste in a landfill …
China, Practical Manual about countermeasure of VOC for 14 industries
Including Paints, Ink and Automotive Manufacturing
2 July 2020
China
China
On July 2, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the “Practical Manual about countermeasure of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)” for 14 industries, which include: Paint, ink and …
Vietnam holds conference on energy saving and refrigerants for air conditioners
1 July 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 1, 2020, the Department of Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in collaboration with Eco-Environmental Institute (EEI) and VNEEC, …
China, Safety Maintenance List and Old Technical Equipment Abolition List for Hazardous Chemicals Companies (call for opinions)
1 July 2020
China
China
On July 2, 2020, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China announced at its website “Safety Maintenance and Abolition List for Hazardous Chemicals Companies (call for opinions)” and “Old Technical …
India BEE announces the extension of the deadline for energy efficiency standards for Self-ballasted LED Lamps
30 June 2020
India
India
On June 30, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the extension of the deadline for energy efficiency standards for Self-ballasted LED Lamps to the end of 2020 due …
India publishes Quality Control Order for copier paper
30 June 2020
India
India
On June 30, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the quality control order for plain copier paper. This order will come into force after six months from the …
Beijing announces local standard to control laboratory-generated volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution
30 June 2020
China
China
Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau announced a new local standard called the “Technical Standards for the Control of Laboratory-generated Volatile Organic Compound Pollution” (DB11/T 1736-2020) on June 30, 2020. …
China announced 18 group standards related to green factory evaluation requirements
30 June 2020
China
China
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced 18 group standards for the electronics industry on its website on June 19, 2020. These standards cover a wide range of electronic …
Bhutan releases Environmental Standards, 2020, establishing various standard values
11 criteria including industrial effluent discharge standards and vehicular emission standards being specified
30 June 2020 
Bhutan
Bhutan
In June 2020, the National Environment Commission of Bhutan released the Environmental Standards, 2020. The standards establish standard values for the following 11 criteria. Ambient water quality criteria Industrial effluent …
China Announced “2020 Plan for against Volatile Organic Compounds” to Reduce VOC Emissions
30 June 2020
China
China
On 23 June, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (MEE) announced “2020 Plan for against Volatile Organic Compounds” to achieve the targets proposed at the 13th Five-Year …
China MEE’s circular on strengthening VOC monitoring
30 June 2020
China
China
On June 22, 2020, The Ministry of Ecology and Environment(MEE) of China announced the “Circular on strengthening operations for monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOC)”. It stipulates the details of VOC …
China ministries’ list on joint random inspection issues in market regulation (1st edition)
30 June 2020
China
China
On June 30, 2020, 16 government ministries, including State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced the list of joint random inspection issues in market regulation (1st edition), in order …
China releases On-Site VOC Inspection Guidelines for Key Industries (Trial Implementation)
30 June 2020
China
China
According to the announcement from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China On June 30, 2020, it released earlier in the month a booklet called the On-site VOC Inspection …
China, Jiangsu Province announced the Water Protection Regulation in five important water areas
30 June 2020
China
China
On June 17, 2020, the Local Government of Jiangsu Province announced the Water Protection Regulation of Jiangsu, which came into force on August 1, 2020. Definition of water The …
Thai Ministry of Industry calls for a reminder email from industries who filed CBI application in 2017
29 June 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand announced a notice on its website in early June 2020, which calls for industries to contact DIW in case they wish …
Thailand bans chlorpyrifos and paraquat
29 June 2020
Thailand
Thailand
On May 19, 2020, the Thai Ministry of Industry announced “Notification of Ministry of Industry: List of Hazardous Substances (No.6) B.E. 2563 (2020) in the Royal Gazette. In this revision …
Thailand bans use of contaminated E-waste as a raw material in the factory
29 June 2020
Thailand
Thailand
On May 28, 2020, the Thai Ministry of Industry promulgated “Ministry of Industry Notification: Types of Raw Materials Used at Factories and their Sources B.E. 2563 (2020)” in the Royal …
India amends boiler rules to expand the scope to the whole country
26 June 2020
India
India
On February 18, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the amendment regulation “Indian Boiler (Amendment) Regulations, 2019” to expand the scope of application to all of India in …
India introduces Bill to create National Council for Waste Management
26 June 2020
India
India
In India, on February 7, 2020, a bill “National Council for Waste Management Act, 2019” (Bill No. LXIV of 2019) for the creation of national commission for its management was …
India publishes amendment rules for Medical Devices Rules
26 June 2020
India
India
On February 11, 2020, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published the “Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020” for partial amendments to “Medical Devices Rules, 2017”. The draft was announced …
India publishes Quality Control Order for flat transparent sheet glass
26 June 2020
India
India
On February 18, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the “Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2020”. This order will come into force with effect from August …
India adds deep freezers to voluntary scheme of Standards & Labeling Programme.
26 June 2020
India
India
On March 5, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of deep freezers to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling Programme. The …
India adds solar water heaters to voluntary scheme of Standards & Labeling Programme.
26 June 2020
India
India
On December 2019, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of solar water heaters to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling Programme. The …
India adds light commercial air conditioners to voluntary scheme of Standards & Labeling Programme.
26 June 2020
India
India
On March 2, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of light commercial air conditioners to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling …
India publishes Quality Control Order for safety glass
26 June 2020
India
India
On March 14, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the “Safety Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2020”. The order will take effect on September 16, 2020. Goods or articles …
India releases a draft notification on environmental impact assessment
2006 notification to be repealed
26 June 2020
India
India
On March 12, 2020, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced a draft notification “Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2020”. This draft will replace the “Environmental Impact Assessment …
China releases On-Site VOC Inspection Guidelines for Key Industries (Trial Implementation)
26 June 2020
China
China
According to the announcement from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China On June 30, 2020, it released earlier in the month a booklet called the On-site VOC Inspection …
Amendment to Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order in Japan
New substances were added to each category, 2 to the “Poisonous Substances” category and 14 to the “Deleterious Substances” category
24 June 2020
Japan
Japan
In Japan, a decree partially amending the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order was promulgated in the Official Gazette on June 24, 2020, and came into force on July 1, …
India announces proposed comprehensive battery waste management rules including lithium-ion batteries
24 June 2020
India
India
NOTE: On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 India published comprehensive battery waste management rules …
India’s Ministry of Power publishes notification setting out energy saving targets of PAT scheme for FY 2020-21 to 2022-23.
24 June 2020
India
India
On April 13, 2020, India’s Ministry of Power published a notification (S.O. 1254(E)) to prescribe the list of “designated consumers” subject to mandatory energy conservation certification scheme “PAT (Perform, Achieve …
India publishes notification adding 12 product categories to the Compulsory Registration Scheme.
Added keyboards, rice cookers, etc
24 June 2020
India
India
On April 1, 2020, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published a notification (S.O. 1236(E).) to add the following 12 product categories (No. 45 to 56) to the …
Vietnam unveils action plan on sustainable production and consumption until 2030
24 June 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Prime Minister’s Decision No. 889/QD-TTg on approval of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Production and Consumption for the period 2021-2030 was enacted in Vietnam on June 24, 2020. …
India introduces Pesticide Management Act, 2020 (Bill) in the House of Representatives.
A bill to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968
23 June 2020
India
India
In India, on March 23, 2020, the proposed Pesticide Management Act, 2020 (Bill No. XXII of 2020) has been introduced in the House of Representatives. This bill will regulate the …
Vietnam amends regulated active substances used for insecticides and disinfectants
19 June 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 19, 2020, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam enacted the “Circular No. 11/2020/TT-BYT on the lists of prohibited or restricted active substances used for household or medical insecticides …
India issues an instruction for changes in energy efficiency standards for LED lamps.
New standards will be from July 2020.
19 June 2020
India
India
On April 27, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issued the instruction which stated that energy efficiency standards for LED lamps subject to “Standards & Labeling Programme” would be …
India announces draft to ban import and manufacture 27 substances used in pesticides
19 June 2020
India
India
On May 18, 2020, India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced a draft “Banning of Insecticides Order, 2020” (S.O. 1512(E)) and conducted a 45 days comment period. The importation, …
