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Indonesia
On June 5, 2025, Indonesia promulgated and enacted the Government Regulation No. 26 of 2025 concerning Environmental Protection Management Plans. Under this regulation, the Minister of Environment is required to …
*Taiwan
On August 5, 2025, in response to ongoing international efforts—such as the Stockholm Convention—to regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced the draft regulation …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
China
On May 30, 2025, China officially issued the revised mandatory national standard GB 12021.2-2025 “Limits of Household Refrigerator Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Grades”, which will take effect on June …
Thailand
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Projects, Undertakings, or Operations Required to Provide an Environmental Impact …
China
On March 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued the industry standard “Used Home Appliance Collection Service Specification” (SB/T 11246-2025), which will take effect from October 1, 2025.This standard outlines …
Singapore
On July 31, 2025, Singapore announced the implementation of a mandatory chemical reporting framework for hazardous substances license and permit holders. The scheme aims to track and monitor chemicals that …
China
On July 3, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment released a draft revision of the mandatory national standard “Standard for the Use of Additives in Food …
*Taiwan
On June 30, the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released the draft of “Phase III Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Action Plan for the Manufacturing Sector” and announced that the …
Thailand
On June 23, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce issued a new notification prohibiting the import of electrical and electronic waste into the Kingdom. This regulation, titled “Ministry of Commerce Notification: …
Vietnam
On June 18, 2025, Vietnam promulgated Law No. 77/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (Law No. 50/2010/QH12). This amendment (hereinafter …
Philippines
On June 4, 2025, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines issued “Administrative Order No. 2025-24: Guidelines on the Designation of Waterbodies as Non-Attainment Areas (NAAs) …
China
On June 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published a draft notice titled “Announcement on the Ban on the Production of Polyurethane Products Using 1,1-Dichloro-1-Fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) as …
South Korea
On July 8, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) of South Korea announced a draft revision to the Notice on the Designation of Toxic Substances. This revision is …
Indonesia
On May 21, 2025, Indonesia promulgated Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 4 of 2025 concerning Boiler Operators. The regulation took effect immediately upon promulgation, thereby repealing Minister of Manpower Regulation …
Thailand, Finalizing of Draft Clean Air Act
Thailand
Almost two years ago, it was reported that Thailand had been developing a new mechanism to control air pollution: the Clean Air Act. This is an integration of five draft …
Thailand, Bangkok Waste Fee Policy
Thailand
Bangkok Implements Mandatory Waste Separation Measures: #SeparateWasteReduceFees for a Better Bangkok As one of the world’s most densely populated and frequently visited cities, Bangkok is a significant contributor to domestic …
China
On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management announced that two chemical substances—4-piperidone and 1-BOC-4-piperidone—will be added to the country’s list of controlled precursor chemicals. The regulation will take …
*Taiwan
On June 27, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced revisions to the “Dry Battery Recycling and Disposal Levy Ratio”, introducing preferential recycling levy for lithium-ion batteries submitted by companies that …
South Korea
On June 12, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced draft amendments to the Water Environment Conservation Act and the Sewage Act. The proposed amendments aim to …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 41th ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
China
On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Implementation plan for strengthening the promotion of green and low-carbon standardization in industrial and information technology …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 on July 24, 2025, effective immediately. The rules stipulated soil, ground …
China
On June 24, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the “2024 Report on Progress in Climate Change Response.” The report summarizes China’s efforts and achievements in addressing …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration has issued a new mandatory national standard titled Safety Technical Code for Packaging Containing a Variety of Dangerous Goods (GB 45835—2025). The regulation …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of draft amendments to the subordinate statutes of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (hereinafter “EIA Act”), launching a …
Japan
On July 24, 2025, Japan released design certification standards for the following four categories of plastic-containing products: Beverage PET bottles Stationery Household cosmetic containers (shampoo, hair rinse, body soap, hand …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on August 1, 2025. The Act aims to promote industries related to the capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) of …
India
The Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn three Quality Control Orders, namely Methanol, Acetic Acid and Aniline via notification on July 23, 2025. All three were originally published …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration has issued a new mandatory national standard titled Safety Technical Code for Packaging Containing a Variety of Dangerous Goods (GB 45835—2025). The regulation …
China
On July 10, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the first edition of the Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program Product List. The announcement follows the …
Australia
On June 25, 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia released version 4.0 of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 6 2011. The updated edition lowers the …
Singapore
On July 31, 2025, Singapore promulgated the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 4) Order 2025, which will take effect on August 1, 2025.
Vietnam
On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. Part 2 focus on …
Vietnam
On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. The following Decree expires …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea has announced a draft regulation under the Chemicals Control Act, as amended in February 2024, to newly designate xylene, styrene, and 1,3-butadiene …
*Taiwan
On June 23, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, released new guidelines for the safe use of spray cosmetics. The document outlines …
India
On July 11, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India promulgated and enforced the “Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025”. The amendment rules include an …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a revised mandatory national standard, titled Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 1: Architectural Coatings (GB 30981.1-2025). The …
South Korea
On July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act, revealing its plan to …
Japan
On July 22, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a document titled “Regarding Export Regulations for Products Such as Electronic Devices Containing Dechlorane Plus”.
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s National Standardization Administration announced a new recommended national standard, titled Specification for the Usability Classification of Second-Hand Electronic Products (GB/T 45656-2025). The regulation took effect …
Philippines
On June 5, 2025, the Philippines released the second draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene and opened a public consultation period. This draft proposes the inclusion of …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard, the “Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 2: Industrial Coatings” (GB 30981.2-2025). It will come into effect June …
Vietnam
On March 25, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released a draft governmental decree concerning the establishment of a domestic carbon exchange. This decree continues the implementation of the national plan …
Thailand
On April 30, 2025, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, issued the Department of Industrial Works Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) — Criteria and Procedures for …
South Korea
On June 23, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) jointly hosted an event titled the “Expert Forum on Circular Battery Use.” …
Indonesia
On June 30, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade promulgated the “Ministerial Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations for Chemicals, Hazardous Substances and Mineral Resources”, which will …
Malaysia
On July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s state-owned electric utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs under its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme, which supplies electricity generated …
China
On June 16, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs issued a Notice on Matters Concerning Customs Inquiries Related to Dual-Use Item Export Control (General Administration of Customs Notice No. 123 …
India
On April 29, 2025, the National Biodiversity Authority of India notified and enforced the 2025 Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing …
Japan
On June 30, 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency issued Cabinet Office Notification No. 105 of 2025 to amend the Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. (Ministry of Health and Welfare …
China
On June 23, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published the Second List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants on its official website. The list was developed in accordance …
China
On June 12, 2025, China’s Jiangsu province issues the 2025 edition of the List of Administrative Law Enforcement Items for Ecological and Environmental Protection. The list shows environmental violations with …
*Taiwan
On July 1, 2025, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced a revised regulation called Scope of Responsible Businesses for Items or Containers that Should Display Collection-related Labels, Label Design Size, …
Thailand
On July 7, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated the Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) Hazardous Substance List (8th Edition) via the Royal Gazette. This revision is the …
Australia
On June 25, 2025, the Australian Government published the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2025 on the Federal Register of Legislation. This amendment modifies …
Singapore
On June 20, 2025, Singapore’s National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), in collaboration with the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) and …
China
On June 10, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published draft revised Energy Planning Management Measures. The commission is seeking comments on the draft through July 9, 2025. The …
Japan
On June 20, 2025, Japan held a joint meeting of three ministries—the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry …
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the release of a new recommended national standard titled Coding Rules for Lithium-Ion Batteries (GB/T 45565-2025), in a move …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Thailand
On May 27, 2025, the Thailand Taxonomy Board announced Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2. The previous version, Phase 1, issued in June 2023, focused on the energy and transportation sectors. Phase …
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration announced the release of a revised voluntary national standard titled “Packaging of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Part 1: General Requirements” (GB/T 22939.1-2025). The …
Malaysia
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) has released the “Guidelines for the Importation and Inspection of Waste Plastic” in May 2025. Import of Plastic Waste had just …
China
On May 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on its website a survey of the use of UV-328, a chemical used as an ultraviolet (UV) absorber, in …
Thailand
On May 22, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) under Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works: B.E. 2568 (2025) Guidelines for Visual …
South Korea
On May 16, 2025, South Korean National Assembly member Park Hyeong-soo and nine other lawmakers proposed the Bill on the Management and Industrial Promotion of Used Batteries to the National …
India
On June 23, 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the second draft of the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 and opened a 60 …
China
On May 25, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website Administrative Measures for Listing-based Government Oversight Against Major Environmental Violations. It came into effect immediately, replacing …
Malaysia
On May 29, 2025, the Malaysian state of Sarawak launched the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030, a long-term strategy for a comprehensive transition to a green economy. The blueprint outlines the …
Japan
On June 30, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment promulgated two ministerial ordinances to strengthen the regulation of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), organofluorine compounds found in drinking …
South Korea
On May 16, 2025, Assembly Member Cho Ji-yeon and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National Assembly of South …
China
On June 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, General Administration of Customs, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued a notice, to standardize the import management …
India
On July 2, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India promulgated the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 (hereinafter “the …
South Korea
On June 9, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced a draft partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of …
Malaysia
Malaysia has introduced the “Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure in relation to Environmental Preservation, Social and Governance) Rules 2025” on June 23, 2025. The rules seeks to provides for an …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration issued a circular on the orderly development of “green power direct connection” systems, where green power …
Vietnam
On May 15, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BNNMT concerning the promulgation of three national technical standards on ambient environmental quality: QCVN 26:2025/BNNMT …
*Taiwan
On June 18, 2025, Taiwan’s Department of Chemical Substance Management under the Ministry of Environment held an online briefing, to explain the preparation and submission procedures for hazard and exposure …
South Korea
On May 30, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) published a proposed amendment to the Regulation on Labeling of Biocidal Products (MOE Notice No. 2025-360). The proposed amendment specifies …
China
In May 2025, the China National Light Industry Council published a draft of a recommended national standard titled “Specification for the Use of Recycled Materials in Household Appliances.” The proposed …
China
On May 14, 2025, China’s central government released a new policy, aimed at improving the market-based allocation of environmental resources. The guideline, titled the “Framework for the Market-Based Allocation …
*Hong Kong
On May 28, 2025, the Hong Kong government announced that it will expand the scope of regulated mercury-added products under the Mercury Control Ordinance, aligning with amendments adopted at the …
South Korea
On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) of South Korea jointly hosted the “Forum on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of …
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a new mandatory national standard, titled General Code for Standardized Safe Production in Hazardous Chemical Enterprises (GB 45673-2025), …
South Korea
On May 23, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced the promulgation and immediate implementation of an amended enforcement rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. Aimed at strengthening …
China
On June 16, 2025, the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region announced that it will prohibit the import, export, and transshipment of 14 types of mercury-added products …
China
On May 13, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft of a new mandatory national standard titled “Safety Technical Requirements for Children’s Wristwatches” and began soliciting …
Vietnam
On 23rd April 2025, The Prime Minister of Vietnam hereby promulgates the “Decision on Regulation on responses to waste-related emergencies.” This Decision comes into force as of June 10, 2025, …
*Taiwan
On April 15,2025, Taiwan’s Environment Ministry announced a draft revision to its battery recycling levy structure, aiming to incentivize manufacturers and importers of lithium-ion batteries to establish recycling systems. The …
India
India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India notified on June 13, 2025, the addition of six insecticides regulated under the Insecticides Act, 1968. Under this Act, the sale, …
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a new mandatory national standard, titled General Code for Standardized Safe Production in Hazardous Chemical Enterprises (GB 45673-2025), …
Japan
On April 28, 2025, Japan released its National Implementation Plan for the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC): Creating a World Free from Harmful Effects of Chemicals and Waste. This plan …
China
According to information released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China on May 6, 2025, the Ministry announced three lists as of April 30, 2025: the “Existing Chemical …
South Korea
On May 2, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a bill to amend the Designation of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Check and Relevant Safety …
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