Pakistan’s Capital Introduces Regulations for Single-Use Plastics
25 August 2023 
Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan government are strengthening regulations on plastic products an packaging.
Thailand extends deadline of annual industrial waste management reporting for waste generators
25 August 2023 
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Industry on Management of Waste or Unused Materials (No. 2) B.E. 2566 (2023)” in the Royal Gazette on 15 …
Vietnam revealed proposal amending Decree on transport of dangerous goods by road and inland waterways
24 August 2023 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 11, 2023, the Vietnamese government released a draft amendment to Decree 42/2020/ND-CP on Transportation of Dangerous Goods on Roads or Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”) …
Malaysia releases two guidelines for installing solar photovoltaic systems
Programme that can offset electricity bills with surplus power generation
24 August 2023 
Malaysia
Malaysia
On July 15, 2023, the Malaysian Energy Commission released updated “Guidelines on the Connection of Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Self-Consumption” and “Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Installation Under Nova Programme in …
India Notifies Revision Draft for Classification of Industrial Categories
23 August 2023 
India
India
On July 25, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has published a draft to amend the classification methodology of industrial categories, which is based on each of their environmental …
South Korea to reassess safety of allethrin not approved for use by ECHA
23 August 2023 
South Korea
South Korea
On June 30, 2023, the South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced that it will reassess the safety of allethrin (Cas No. 231937-89-6), a biocidal substance, and will take action …
China to launch nationwide inspection campaign to eliminate potential risks of serious accidents
22 August 2023 
China
China
On July 3, 2023, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management announced a nationwide campaign of special inspection to detect potential risks of serious accidents in business entities. This campaign aims to …
Vietnam issues official letter urging companies to prepare GHG inventory
22 August 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 27, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published Official Letter No. 4944/BCT-TKNL on Providing Information for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the Sector of …
Ho Chi Minh City to introduce pilot carbon credit trading in August 2023
22 August 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 24, 2023, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated Resolution No. 98/2023/QH15 on the Pilot Implementation of Multiple Policies in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM). This includes a trial …
China releases answers to FAQs on new chemical registration
21 August 2023
China
China
On June 28, 2023, the Solid Waste Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, which is in charge of the application and registration of new chemical substances …
China solicits opinions on incorporating industrial noise into pollutant emission permit management
21 August 2023
China
China
On July 7, 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the draft “Circular on pollutant discharge permit management for industrial noise” for public comment. The deadline for …
Hong Kong to implement MSW charging scheme from 1 April 2024
21 August 2023 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On July 14, 2023, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department announced that it will implement the municipal solid waste charging (MSW charging) scheme from April 1, 2024. In order to …
Pakistan’s Punjab Province Notifies Regulations on Plastic Products Management
Including EPR regulation for producers
18 August 2023
Pakistan
Pakistan
Plastics regulations are being significantly tightened in Punjab province in Pakistan.
Philippines releases draft regulations to amend requirements for designated establishments based on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act
Strengthening the threshold for designated establishments
18 August 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
On August 1, 2023, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) published three draft department circulars that stipulate compliance guidelines for various requirements for designated establishments in order to reclassify the …
South Korea to publish hazards and risks of 71 new chemical substances under OSH Act to notify precautions
17 August 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 30, 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea announced that it would publish names, hazards, risks, and related precautions for workers of 71 new chemical …
Indonesia’s Government Regulation on Energy Efficiency fully revised for the first time in 14 years
Revision includes regulations on energy audits for factory and energy efficiency labeling
17 August 2023 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On June 16, 2023, the Government Regulation No. 33/2023 on Energy Conservation (“the Regulation” or “Regulation No. 33/2023”) was promulgated in Indonesia. Except for some provisions, the Regulation came into …
Chinese industrial association releases technical standard for hair dryers
The standard includes noise limits for hair dryers
16 August 2023
China
China
On July 18, 2023, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association published an association standard called “Hair Dryers” (T/CHEAA 0022-2023), which came into effect immediately. This new standard contains terminology, technical …
China releases draft guidelines on green, low-carbon standards development for telecommunication industry
16 August 2023
China
China
On July 18, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published draft 2023 guidelines on the development of green and low-carbon standards for the telecommunication industry. The ministry is …
China revises new energy vehicle credit scheme
Lowering credit values of regular NEVs by about 40% on average
15 August 2023
China
China
On June 29, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs, and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly announced a …
Taiwan stipulated the MEPS for ventilation fans
15 August 2023 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 21, 2023, the Bureau of Energy of Taiwan released the notice “Allowable energy consumption standards, as well as labelling items and inspection methods for the ventilation fans”, which …
Malaysia issues guidance on preparation of noise assessment reports
15 August 2023
Malaysia
Malaysia
On July 12, 2023, the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH ) released its Guidance for Employers on the Preparation of Noise Control Practicability Assessment Report 2023 (hereinafter …
China to amend GB on management system for RoHS
14 August 2023
China
China
On July 28, 2023, the China Electronics Standardization Institute published a draft amendment to the recommended national standard “Requirements on management systems for restricted substances used in electrical and electronic …
India Postpones Quality Control Order for 10 Chemicals including Acetic Acid and Methanol Yet Again
14 August 2023
India
India
On July 21, 2023, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has amended the quality control orders of 10 different chemicals to postpone its effective date. Chemicals including acetic acid, methanol, …
Vietnam issued new guidance on 11 administrative procedures in the environmental sector
Detailing procedures for environmental licenses and POPs exemptions
14 August 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 26, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 1701/QD-BTNMT on Guidance for Implementation of Administrative Procedures in the Environmental Sector, which came into …
China’s Beijing releases technical guidelines on noise pollution control for fixed equipment
10 August 2023
China
China
On June 30, 2023, the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau of Beijing, China, published technical guidelines on noise pollution control for fixed equipment. These guidelines have been developed by the …
Singapore publishes technical document to support preparation of 3R plans for packaging materials
The guidelines explain the precautions for using environmental claims
10 August 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
As confirmed on June 2, 2023, the technical reference document “TR109: 2023 Sustainable packaging guiding framework and practices” was issued in Singapore. This document provides companies with guidance and best …
South Korea Revises Notice to Strengthen Control of Automotive Paints with High VOC Content
10 August 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 19, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of the South Korea revised the Notice on the Calculation Method of …
India Amends Hazardous Waste Rules to Allow Re-exports of Repaired EEE to Companies other than OEMs
10 August 2023
India
India
On July 12, 2023, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has promulgated the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023. Used electrical and …
Korea plans to designate three new chemicals as toxic substances, requiring to declare when importing
9 August 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 20, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), an agency belonging to the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced that it planned to designate three highly …
China to revise regulations on trading of voluntary GHG emission reduction credits
9 August 2023
China
China
On July 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published draft experimental measures on the trading of voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction credits. The ministry is accepting comments on …
Philippines promulgates laws regulating the certification system for EV
Conditions for granting incentives
8 August 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, new regulations have been introduced to clarify the classification of electric vehicles (EVs). On May 25, 2023, the “Department of Energy Circular No. 12 of 2023 on …
Malaysia updates Guidance for Preparation and Updating of Report on Industrial Activity
8 August 2023
Malaysia
Malaysia
On January 4, 2023, the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) released the Guidance for Preparation and Updating of Report on Industrial Activity 2023 (2nd Edition) (hereinafter referred …
Taiwan raises energy efficiency limit for Energy Saving Mark for air purifiers
7 August 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 10, 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released the revised notice “Energy efficiency criteria and labeling methods for energy saving mark for air purifier”. The revised …
Pakistan’s Punjab Province Introduces New Smog Prevention Rules
7 August 2023
Pakistan
Pakistan
Punjab province of Pakistan will tighten air pollution regulations.
China investigates domestic production and usage of medium-chain chlorinated paraffin and long-chain PFCAs
4 August 2023
China
China
On July 20, 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China issues a notice to start collecting information on the production, uses, import/export, alternative substances and alternative technologies of …
India’s RoHS Regulations Loosened after New Amendment
4 August 2023
India
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has promulgated the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2023, amending the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which come into effect immediately. The RoHS …
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment adds new persistent organic pollutant PFHxS (147 substances), banning handling thereof
4 August 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 9, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that the latest revised version of the Regulations on Types of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Specific Exemptions …
China solicits opinions on including industrial noise in pollutant discharge permit management
3 August 2023
China
China
On July 7, 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the draft “Circular on pollutant discharge permit management for industrial noise” for public comment. The deadline for …
Australian to promote the Nature Positive Plan and reduce packaging waste
3 August 2023 
Australia
Australia
On June 9, 2023, the Australian Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) was held in Sydney, and it was agreed that a number of actions need to be taken to achieve a …
Indonesia promulgates national policy on water resources management for 2030
2 August 2023
Indonesia
Indonesia
In Indonesia, “Presidential Regulation No. 37 of 2023 on the National Policy on Water Resources” was promulgated on June 16, 2023. This Presidential Regulation establishes the National Water Resources Policy …
Opinion exchange meeting on proposed revisions to industrial wastewater and emission standards in Vietnam
Many express concerns that standards will be tightened
2 August 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 7, 2023, the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
China notifies WTO of draft revised mandatory national standard for classification, coding of dangerous goods
1 August 2023
China
China
On June 26, 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration submitted to the WTO a TBT notification of a draft revised mandatory national standard titled “Classification and …
China notifies WTO of draft revised list of dangerous goods as mandatory national standard
1 August 2023
China
China
On June 26, 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration submitted to the WTO a TBT notification of a draft revised mandatory national standard titled the “List …
Thailand to implement Euro 5 emission standard from Jan 2024
1 August 2023
Thailand
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand published the following three regulations in the Royal Gazette on 3 July 2023. These regulations will be effective on 1st January 2024 to implement …
India Releases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
31 July 2023
India
India
India’s Ministry of Power has notified the release of Carbon Credit Trading Scheme on June 28, 2023. The scheme defines each respective roles of institutions for the implementation of Indian …
India Allows Release of All Imported Consignments under E-Waste Rules
31 July 2023
India
India
On June 30, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a supplementary document for the implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
Taiwan EPA publishes answers to FAQs on chemical substance declarations
28 July 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 27, 2023, the Toxic and Chemical Substances Bureau of Taiwan EPA held an online briefing on “Code of chemical substance registration and system operation”. The material of the …
Disposable tableware made of biodegradable plastic to be regulated in Taiwan
28 July 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 29, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan of Taiwan (Taiwan EPA) announced the amendments to the Notice “Parties subject to and implementation methods of disposable tableware use …
China promotes environmentally conscious, low-carbon soil remediation on contaminated land
27 July 2023
China
China
On June 26, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published draft “guiding opinions” on promoting green, low-carbon risk management and soil remediation of contaminated land to seek comments.
South Korea revises rules on classifying and labeling hazardous properties
Revision for seven existing toxic substances and addition of six new chemicals as toxic.
27 July 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 1, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea promulgated revisions of the Notice on Designation of Toxic …
Hong Kong proposes to regulate and phase down HFCs
26 July 2023
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On July 9, 2023, in order to fulfill its obligations under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region released the proposal to …
Singapore Solicits Opinions on Strengthening Climate-related Disclosure Obligations
Expanded to Large Unlisted Companies
26 July 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On July 6, 2023, the Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo), the regulatory arm of Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX), published a proposal to …
China publishes guidelines on water pollution control techniques for electronics industry
25 July 2023
China
China
On June 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a national ecology and environment standard called the Guideline on Available Techniques of Water Pollution Prevention and Control for …
The Philippines promulgates regulations to introduce automotive fuel economy labels
New implementation guidelines for detailed requirements will be promulgated in the future
25 July 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on June 5, 2023, the following two Department of Energy circulars on fuel economy standards for vehicles were promulgated. As with the draft, the former circular is …
China releases draft of 2023 guidelines on development of standards for carbon peaking, carbon neutrality in industry
24 July 2023
China
China
On May 22, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft of 2023 guidelines on the development of standards for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in the …
Taiwan plans to include PFHxS to toxic chemicals list
24 July 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan of Taiwan (Taiwan EPA) announced the draft amendment to the “Regulated Toxic Chemical Substances and Handling Management Matters”. The deadline …
Philippines publishes recommendation for risk-based prioritization for qualification into Priority Chemical List (PCL)
21 July 2023
Philippines
Philippines
On June 20, 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and the Chemical Management Section (CMS) of the Philippines published the “The Recommendation …
Singapore strengthens support for water resources management for companies
The maximum amount of subsidy will be increased by five times for some items
21 July 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On June 5, 2023, the Public Utilities Board of Singapore (PUB) announced that it would strengthen a series of support measures and incentives for companies to manage their water resources …
Vietnamese environmental ministry orders to address severe water shortages
Factory operations affected as hydropower generation capacity declines
20 July 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On May 8, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued official document No. 3176/BTNMT-TNN on Urgent Solutions to Minimize the Risk of Water Shortage in the …
South Korea updates fining rules for exhaust noise from two-wheeled vehicles
20 July 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On May 23, 2023, the South Korean government announced that a new revision to the Presidential Decree on the Noise and Vibration Control Act would take effect on July 1, …
Thailand announces a specification of fire sprinkler for Type 2 LPG shop for sale
19 July 2023
Thailand
Thailand
The Department of Energy Business, the Ministry of Energy of Thailand, announced “Notification of Department of Energy Business: Fire protection and extinguishing system with fire sprinkler for the gas cylinders …
Thailand renews a list of banned substances for cosmetics
19 July 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Prescribing the Name of any Substance Prohibited for Use as an Ingredient in Cosmetic Production B.E. 2566 (2023)” in the Royal …
India Issues Supplementary Document for Implementation of E-waste EPR
19 July 2023
India
India
On June 15, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a supplementary document for the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under E-Wastes (Management) Rules, 2022.
India Issues Document of Release of Imported Consignments under E-Waste Rules
19 July 2023
India
India
On May 9, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notification document on the implementation of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which indicates the release of 85 …
China announces 2023 program to promote purchase of green smart home appliances
18 July 2023
China
China
On May 26, 2023, China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Development and Reform Commission and two other government departments announced a 2023 program to promote the purchase of green smart home …
China releases draft criteria for standards-compliant remanufacturers of electromechanical products
18 July 2023
China
China
On June 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published draft criteria for “standards-compliant” remanufacturers of electromechanical products1. The ministry is accepting comments on the draft through June …
China issues new installments of lists of goods prohibited for import, export
17 July 2023
China
China
On June 6, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Ministry of Commerce, and General Administration of Customs published the eighth installment of the list of goods prohibited for import …
China launches inspection of companies for compliance with regulations on hazardous chemical registration, labeling, etc.
17 July 2023
China
China
In May 2023, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management announced a program where inspections of companies will be conducted regarding the registration, assessment and classification-based management of chemicals. Inspection items, the …
China considers upgrading RoHS to mandatory national standard
14 July 2023
China
China
On June 16, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a plan to develop a mandatory national standard that sets limits on the concentrations of hazardous substances in …
South Korea to impose fines on business establishments failing to submit hazard prevention plan depending on the number of violations
14 July 2023
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea notified re-legislation of partial amendments to the Presidential Decree on Occupational Safety and Health Act from May 26, 2023 …
Subsidy for replacement with a new energy vehicle increases by 1000 NTD from June 1st in Taiwan
13 July 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On May 25, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan (Taiwan EPA) announced that the subsidy for replacement with new energy vehicles will be increased from June 1, …
China’s Shanghai issues revised rules for registration of non-road mobile machinery
The revision took effect June 1, 2023.
13 July 2023
China
China
On May 12, 2023, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment published revised municipal measures on the registration application and registration plates of non-road mobile machinery. The measures came …
Safe Work Australia explains the principles that apply to work health and safety duties
12 July 2023
Australia
Australia
On June 1, 2023, Safe Work Australia issued a fact sheet on the principles that apply to Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act (Model WHS Act). The Model WHS Act …
Vietnam updates list of importable scrap as raw materials for production purposes
12 July 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On May 22, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 13/2023/QD-TTg on the List of Scraps Importable as Production Raw Materials (hereinafter “the Decision”). The Decision defines iron/steel/cast …
India Postpones Effective Date of n-Butyl Acrylate and Toluene Quality Control Orders
11 July 2023
India
India
On June 20, 2023, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has promulgated the n-Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 and the Toluene (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023. These amendments …
Hong Kong to amend three subsidiary legislations under Noise Control Ordinance
11 July 2023
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
In May 2023, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region submitted to the Legislative Council amendment drafts to three pieces of subsidiary legislation under the “Noise Control Ordinance”, …
South Korea Published New Chemical Hazard Assessment Results: 12 Substances Designated as Toxic
10 July 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On June 8, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced the results of a hazard review conducted on …
China releases drafts of new, revised mandatory national standards for GHS implementation
“Desensitized explosives” would be introduced as a new hazard class
10 July 2023
China
China
On June 16, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China released the following two draft standards to implement the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling …
China releases draft circular on measures for digital management of hazardous waste
7 July 2023
China
China
On June 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft “Circular on Promoting the Standardized Environmental Management of Hazardous Waste”. The ministry accepted comments on the draft …
China releases draft rules for water efficiency labeling of faucets
The draft rules provide label specifications, and clarify what types of faucets require the label.
7 July 2023
China
China
On June 8, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published draft rules for water efficiency labeling of faucets. The commission is accepting comments on the draft through July 8, …
Malaysia mandates directors of listed companies to participate in sustainability training
6 July 2023
Malaysia
Malaysia
On June 6, 2023, the Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia announced Part II “LIP: Leading for Impact” of the Mandatory Accreditation Program (hereinafter referred to as “the Program”).
South Korea to newly introduce and strengthen energy efficiency standards for 11 electrical appliances
6 July 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On May 10, 2023, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that it will raise energy efficiency standards for four items, namely electric hot and cold …
India Releases Draft Rules for Green Credit Programme
5 July 2023
India
India
On June 26, 2023, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the draft of “Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023”. The draft aims to establish and implement …
Singapore promulgates detailed regulations on implementation of carrier bag charging
Starting from July 3, 2023
5 July 2023
Singapore
Singapore
The Resource Sustainability (Disposable Carrier Bag Charge) Regulations 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) were promulgated in Singapore on May 25, 2023. Under the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Act 2023 …
China releases guidelines for contaminated soil risk management in soil remediation work
4 July 2023
China
China
On May 22, 2023, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, published an association standard called the Guidelines of Occupational Health Protection for Risk Control and Remediation Projects of …
China releases guidelines for ecological risk management of heavy metal-contaminated land
4 July 2023
China
China
On, May 22, 2023, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, published an association standard called the Technical Guideline for Ecological Risk Management and Control of Heavy Metal Contaminated …
China drafts mandatory standard on safety operations in confined spaces
Companies would be required to implement safety measures such as displaying warning signs.
3 July 2023
China
China
On June 14, 2023, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management released a draft mandatory national standard (GB) called the Technical Specification of Work Safety in Confined Spaces. The ministry is accepting …
Pakistan Announces National Policy on Energy Efficiency
3 July 2023
Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan set a long-term target to enhance energy efficiency.
Vietnam Revises List of Low Energy Efficiency Equipment and Devises to be Abolished
3 July 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On May 24, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg on Energy Consuming Equipment and Devices to be Abolished and List and Roadmap of Low Energy Efficiency …
China releases draft 2023 List of Toxic Chemicals Strictly Restricted in China to seek comments
30 June 2023
China
China
On June 16, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment publishes on its website a draft 2023 List of Toxic Chemicals Strictly Restricted in China1. The ministry accepted comments on …
Thailand renews Air Quality Index
30 June 2023
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, published the “Notification of the Pollution Control Department, Re: Thailand Air Quality Index B.E.2566 (2023)” dated on 16 …
Bangladesh Enacts Environmental Conservation Rules 2023
Industrial facilities are classified into four categories according to pollution potential
29 June 2023 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On March 5, 2023, Environmental Conservation Rules 2023 has been enacted by the Bangladesh’s Department of Environment, under Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995. The Rules are effective immediately by repealing …
South Korea to update the list of biocidal substances eligible for grace period given under K-BPR approval system
29 June 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On May 26, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) of South Korea announced that it would add four biocidal substances to and eliminate three ones from the list …
Taiwan released draft documents on grouping of chemicals and (Q)SAR assessment
28 June 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
In May 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan (Taiwan EPA) released the draft documents of “Principles on grouping of chemicals” and “Overview of the validation method of …
India Issues Four Supplementary Documents for Plastic Packaging EPR
28 June 2023
India
India
India ‘s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has promulgated four notices on the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging, each on April 19, May 9, May 19, …
Vietnam Sets Implementing Schedule to Reduce Methane Gas Emission thorough to 2030
27 June 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On March 14, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 569/QD-BTNMT on Implementing Methane Gas Emissions Reduction Plan Through to 2030. The Decision stipulates a …
Singapore amends regulations concerning WEEE and packaging regulations
Strengthening regulatory thresholds for products covered by WEEE
27 June 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Resource Sustainability (Prescribed Regulated Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 were promulgated on May 25, 2023. These regulations amend the “Resource Sustainability (Prescribed Regulated Products) Regulations 2019” for products …
South Korea approves carbon neutrality master plan
Civic group protests calling it a carbon neutrality “abandonment” plan
26 June 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On April 10, 2023, the 2050 Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee discussed and approved the draft of the First National Master Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth (hereinafter the …
China releases list of recommended replacements for ODS
26 June 2023
China
China
On June 12, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a list of recommended replacements for ozone-depleting substances.
UNEP, INC-2 decide to create zero draft for a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution
23 June 2023 
Global
Global
From May 29 to June 2, 2023, at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) for …
