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Malaysia
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) implements Malaysian Standard MS2530:2022 series (commonly known as MSPO 2.0) as a part of the mandatory palm oil sustainability scheme ‘MSPO Certification’ on January …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2025” and the “Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2025” were published on January …
Japan
On December 12, 2024, Circular Notice No. 1212-2 issued by the Director of the Labor Standards Office announced that a total of 17 chemical substances, as listed in its Annex, …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on January 25, 2025, which came into force on the same day.
*Hong Kong
On December 10, 2024, the Hong Kong government launches the Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure. According to the roadmap, Hong Kong government plans adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards-Sustainability Disclosure Standards …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a voluntary national standard for the label and logo of recycled plastics (GB/T 45090-2024). The standard shows requirements for …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a voluntary national standard that shows allowable concentrations for certain hazardous chemicals in recycled plastics (GB/T 45091-2024). The English …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 40th ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
Vietnam
On December 17, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade released the summary of inspection activities conducted in 2024. Although the total numbers …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard that sets criteria for major accident risks in the use of certain special equipment (GB …
Japan
On November 15, 2024, the Japanese Cabinet promulgated the Ministerial Order Specifying Chemical Substances Pursuant to Article 1, Paragraph 1, Item 35 (c) of the Order for Enforcement of the …
South Korea
On November 20, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS), an agency affiliated with the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea, announced that it plans to designate 26 …
Thailand
On November 26, 2024, Thailand promulgated the “Notification of the Committee for the Control of Occupational and Environmental Diseases of B.E. 2567 (2024) Concerning Types, Scale, and Characteristics of Pollution …
South Korea
On November 26, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced the promulgation of the “Waste Items Subject to the Act on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes …
China
On Nov. 19, 2024, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published Penalty Standards for Violations in Work Safety Emergency Management, which came into effect immediately. These set out penalties for 233 …
India
India’s Ministry of Steel has published the Taxonomy for Green Steel on December 12, 2024, said to be the world’s first of its kind.
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 22, 2025, “DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-09: Philippines Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances (PICCS)” was promulgated, adding 161 new substances to the existing chemical …
Vietnam
On November 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 19/2024/QD-TTg on the Roadmap for Application of Emission Standards to Imported, Manufactured or Assembled Vehicles (hereinafter “the …
Indonesia
On December 9, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources promulgated Ministerial Regulation No. 14/2024 on Groundwater Business Permit and Groundwater Use Approval. This Regulation governs groundwater development …
China
On Sept. 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national standard called the Specification for the Limitation of Harmful Substances Found in Watch Casings Contacting Directly with …
China
On Nov. 25, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment made on its website an announcement seeking information from the public on the production, use, import and export of chemicals …
*Taiwan
On Dec. 4, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment published draft revisions to regulations that set out product and packaging recycling requirements for businesses, and specify items subject to the requirements. …
Japan
On December 24, 2024, Japan held an expert meeting to discuss provisional target values for PFOS and PFOA levels in tap water, as well as provisional guidelines for public water …
China
On Dec. 20, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued WTO/TBT notifications of draft revised mandatory national standards that set noise limits for tractors and harvest machines, respectively. Their …
India
According to a Securities and Exchange Board of India’s board meeting press release on December 18,2024 , relaxations were made for the ESG disclosures under the Business Responsibility and Sustainability …
South Korea
On November 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea enacted a partial revision to the Notice on the Calculation Method for Mandatory Procurement and Lease of Low-emission …
South Korea
On November 12, 2024, the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with EPD …
Japan
The Cabinet of Japan decided the Cabinet Order on Designation of UV-328, methoxychlor, and decolane plus as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Decree No. 129/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Control of Household and Medical Insecticides and Fungicides …
Indonesia
On November 28, 2024, Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) promulgated BPOM Regulation No. 18/2024 on Marking, Promotion, and Advertising of Cosmetic Products. This Regulation establishes requirements for marking, promotion, …
China
On November 26, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published National List of Hazardous Waste (2025 edition) on its homepage. The list is formulated based on the Act on …
China
On October 30, 2024, the National Development and Reform Commission of China issued the “Guidelines on vigorously implementing renewable energy transition actions”. The Guidelines sets a target of achieving national …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 on December 31, 2024. Its date of coming into effect will be the same as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation …
Vietnam
On September 11, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) published Notice No. 4223/TB-BLDTBXH on the Occupational Accident Report for the First Half of the …
China
On November 25, 2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China announced the addition of 36 chemical substances to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances on its website. Among …
China
On Dec. 26, 2024, China’s national people’s congress published on its website a draft Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals. It is seeking comments on the draft through Jan. …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025 on January 6, 2025. The rules will be coming into force on …
South Korea
On November 12, 2024, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea announced new proposed amendments to the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (hereinafter …
Singapore
In Singapore, on December 2, 2024, the following two workplace safety and health laws (regulations and orders) were promulgated. Both will come into effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations …
Philippines
In the Philippines, four draft administrative orders related to air pollution were released in 2024 to solicit public comments. The four draft administrative orders respectively set out (1) environmental standards …
China
On Nov. 19, 2024, the Guangdong Association for Standardization, a non-profit organization of Guangdong province, China, published an association standard for the certification of “Green Land” (T/GDBX 092-2024), which is …
*Taiwan
On December 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan published a draft of the “Voluntary Product Carbon Footprint Management Measures”. The public comment period will end 30 days after …
Vietnam
On November 21, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Decree No. 153/2024/ND-CP Stipulating Environmental Protection Fees for Exhaust Emissions (hereafter “the Decree”). The Decree establishes provisions …
India
In a move to revamp the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) has published a draft Solid Waste Management Rules, …
China
On Oct. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a mandatory national standard that defines water efficiency requirements and water efficiency grades for toilets, which is titled “Minimum …
China
On November 5, 2024, the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment published a mandatory local standard “Air Pollutant Emission Standard for Rubber Product Industry” (DB 12/1353-2024). The standard will …
*Taiwan
On Dec. 4, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment releases Draft Regulations Banning the Import of Detergents Containing Nonylphenol or Nonylphenol Ethoxylates, with the aim of mitigating the impact of these …
Australia
On December 10, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) published “Australia’s Circular Economy Framework.” The framework sets an ambitious goal of doubling Australia’s circularity …
Vietnam
On October 22, 2024, in Vietnam, a Decree 135/2024/ND-CP on Policies and Mechanisms for Promoting the Development of Rooftop Solar Power System for Self-Consumption (hereinafter referred to as the Decree) …
South Korea
On November 8, 2024, The Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea announced that it is considering a new revision proposal for the Act on the …
Pakistan
Pakistan’s National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has promulgated five regulations of energy labels for air conditioners, fans, refrigerators, LED lights and motors on March 20, 2024.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a notification on September 1, 2024, regarding the ban of single-use plastic under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2021.
China
According to an announcement on its website, China’s State Council deliberated the draft Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals, and approved it as a whole at an executive meeting …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Health Products (Cosmetic Products — ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2024” (hereinafter referred to as the “Amendment Regulations”) were promulgated on October 25, 2024.
China
On Nov. 6, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft national ecology and environment standard for the evaluation of the implementation of national standards for pollution discharge, …
South Korea
On October 9, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it plans to modify the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for companies under the Greenhouse Gas …
South Korea
On October 8, 2024, South Korean Rep. Im Yi-ja submitted a representative motion on a bill to partially amend the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and …
China
On Oct. 23, 2024, the General Office of the government of Shandong province, China announced a Provincial Program for Accelerating the Development of Waste Recycling Systems, with the aim of …
Indonesia
On September 26, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 14/2024 on Supervision of the Environment Sector and Implementation of Administrative Sanctions.”
China
On Nov. 6, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a 2024 Report on China Climate Change Response Policies and Actions.
Thailand
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Commerce regarding Designation of Plastic Waste as Prohibited Goods for Import into the Kingdom B.E. 2567 (2024)” in …
China
On Nov. 3, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a Program for Full Implementation of Pollution Discharge Permits. These permits cover not only pollution discharge but also industrial …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has drafted the Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging made from paper, glass and metal as well as sanitary products) Rules, …
Philippines
On November 15, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Philippines published the “Draft Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Compliance of Designated Establishments with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act …
South Korea
On October 23, 2024, Rep. Kim So-hee proposed a bill under her representation to partially amend the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources, issuing a preliminary …
China
On Nov. 13, 2024, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shenzhen, China announced a Methane Emission Control Action Plan. The action plan is based on the National Methane Emission …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has published four different guidelines regarding occupational noise control, standing/ seating at work, and working with display screen equipment on November 28, …
China
On September 9, 2024, the State Administration of Market Regulation of China published a voluntary national standard called “Material declaration of electrical and electronic products—Requirements of declaration for hazardous substances” …
China
On Sept. 26, 2024, the Standing Committee of the Congress of Liaoning province, China issued Provincial Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution in accordance with the Solid …
Japan
On Sept. 27, 2024, the Green x Digital Consortium published the Guidelines for Transport CO2 Visualization (Version 1.0). The consortium is a Japanese association of businesses and organizations, including major …
India
India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has promulgated Quality Control Orders (QCO) for three chemicals, namely Vinyl Sulphone, H Acid and K Acid on November 11, 2024.
*Taiwan
On Nov. 12, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced an update to the list of products subject to the recycling requirement.
South Korea
On October 17, 2024, South Korean Rep. Kim Tae-sun submitted a representative motion on a bill to partially amend the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources, …
Singapore
In Singapore, on November 12, 2024, the circular “Updates on Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 in Singapore” was published. This circular sets out the exemptions for the prohibition of …
Japan
On Nov. 7, 2024, the Japanese government published a draft cabinet order amending the enforcement order for the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) to designate UV-328, methoxychlor and Dechlorane Plus …
China
On October 16,2024, the Ministry of Finance of China issued the “Implementation measures for water resource tax reform pilot” and announced that the water resource tax will be implemented nationwide …
India
On November 12, 2024, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) promulgated two notifications regarding exemption from the requirement to obtain consents for emission and effluent. Under the …
China
On Oct. 24, 2024, China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced a program for the development of carbon emission statistics and assessment systems.
South Korea
On September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced new proposed revisions to the Enforcement Order and Enforcement Rules of the Wastes Control Act.
Vietnam
On October 16, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), published Decision 01/KL-HC on chemical regulatory inspection result of Tan Thanh Produce …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on November 26, 2024. As the first legislation in regulating energy conservation, the Act now imposes duties such as appointment …
*Taiwan
On October 21, 2024, the Ministry of Taiwan officially released the Notice “Fee-charging rate of carbon fees”, the preparations for charging carbon fees are finally completed.
China
On Nov. 19, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published a draft mandatory national standard called the Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic …
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published three rules on the manner of holding inquiry regarding emissions and effluent in November 2024, all of which came …
China
On November 8, 2024, the National People’s Congress approved the “Energy Law” which will be the supreme law for energy management in China. The law will come into effect on …
Vietnam
On September 19, 2024, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published Draft Circular on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT on Enforcement Climate …
Indonesia
On September 17, 2024, Indonesian Ministry of Industry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Industry No. 39/2024 on the Procedure for Issuing Import Consent Certificates for Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Waste …
China
On Nov. 7, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other six central government departments announced a program for at-source soil contamination control for the period through 2030. The …
China
On October 23, 2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, together with other five central administrative departments including the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Industry …
*Taiwan
On October 21, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan issued an amendment draft to the “Controlled toxic chemical substances and their handling management matters”.
China
On Sept. 30, 2024, China’s State Council published regulations on the export control of dual-use goods. These regulations unify existing rules for dual-use things and technologies stipulated in different sets …
Thailand
On December 2, 2024, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) of the Ministry of Industry published a draft amendment to List 5 of hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances Act, …
South Korea
On October 15, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that Presidential Decree on the Act on the Promotion of and Support for Water Circulation (hereinafter “Water …
Thailand
Ministry of Labour of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Labour regarding Hazard Assessment, Study of Workplace Environmental Impacts, and Preparation of Employee and Business Establishment Control Plans” …
China
On October 14,2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the “Framework of technical standards system for environmental risk assessment and control of chemical substances”. The document clearly …
China
On Sept. 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a recommended national standard for tumble dryers and washer-dryer combos for domestic and similar uses, which is titled “Household …
South Korea
On September 25, 2024, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea announced that it had formulated a draft of Act on the Compensation and Relief …
Malaysia
Malaysia Productivity Corporation has launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines on October 11, 2024.
South Korea
On September 25, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it has formulated a draft revision of the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Promotion …
China
On Oct. 28, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other five government departments announced a Program for Nurturing Smart Factories in Phases.
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