Hong Kong to amend EPR rules
Strengthen the regulations on single-use plastic products and EEE
3 April 2023 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
Hong Kong plans to tighten EPR rules.
Posts of Electrical and Electronic Equipments
India makes energy-saving labeling mandatory for UHD TVs
New energy-saving standard to be applied from July 2023
31 March 2023 
India
India
On March 04, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Ultra-High Definition Televisions) …
Vietnam drafts technical regulations on collection, storage, reuse and disposal of controlled substances
31 March 2023 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On February 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MONRE) published the draft National Technical Regulations (QCVNs) on Collection, Transportation, Storage, Recycling, Reuse and Disposal of Controlled Substances (hereinafter “the …
China drafts regulations on POPs added to Stockholm Convention, including SCCPs, decaBDE, HCBD
29 March 2023 
China
China
On March 15, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published two sets of draft regulations on chemicals that have been added to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants …
India makes energy-saving labeling mandatory for commercial lightweight air conditioners
New energy-saving standard to be applied from July 2023
24 March 2023
India
India
On February 28, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Light Commercial Air …
China publishes guidelines on national standards development for 2023
24 March 2023
China
China
On Feb. 16, 2023, China’s Standardization Administration published guidelines on national standards development for 2023. For example, the chemical safety of consumer goods as well as the safety of lithium-ion …
Taiwan plans to reduce recycling fee for products using recycled plastic
22 March 2023 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 1, 2023, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced proposed amendments to the notice “Recycling fee rate of collection, removal, and disposal of items”.
Vietnam revised list of Group 2 products subject to compulsory standards
Including electrical appliances, toys and LPG etc.
14 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam promulgated Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN/2022 Defining the List of Group 2 Products.
China updates mandatory national standards for energy efficiency of fluorescent lamps
The new standard will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
10 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 29, 2022, China’s Standardization Administration published a mandatory national standard called the Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades of Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting …
India revises railway transport regulations
Li-ion batteries are newly designated as dangerous goods
8 March 2023
India
India
India strengthened the transport rules for dangerous goods.
India proposes regulation mandating energy saving labeling for washing machines
7 March 2023
India
India
On January 24, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the draft regulation Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Washing …
China revises safety standard on Li-ion batteries for portable electronic devices
The revision will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
2 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 29, 2022, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard for the safety of lithium-ion batteries and battery packs for portable electronic products (GB 31241-2022). This is a …
Taiwan adds water purifiers into products subject to inspection rules
27 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On January 17, 2023, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced the “Regulations on inspection requirements for water purifier products …
South Korean announces entire revision of Framework Act on Resource Circulation to promote circular economy
27 February 2023 
South Korea
South Korea
On January 31, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced a key promotion plan in the field of resource recycling for the year 2023. Starting with the promulgation of the …
Taiwan expands scope of adapters and plugs subject to RoHS rules
24 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On January 9, 2023, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan officially announced the amendment of “Inspection regulations for power distribution equipment subject to inspection”. The …
South Korea revises recycling standards for LED lamps subject to EPR
23 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On January 27, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment notified the proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Regulations of the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling …
South Korea stipulates reduction of mandatory recycling quantity by using raw materials derived from waste synthetic resins
Management plan for discarded solar panels also announced
22 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On December 30, 2022, South Korean government promulgated an amended version of Enforcement Decree of the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles (Presidential Decree No. …
India to mandate energy labeling for deep freezers
New energy conservation standard will come into effect on July 1, 2023
15 February 2023
India
India
On February 1, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Deep Freezers) Regulations, …
Taiwan revises standard for energy efficiency labeling, criteria of ductless air conditioners
The revised standard will come into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
13 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Dec. 21, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced a revision of Taiwan’s standard for the energy efficiency labeling and criteria of ductless air conditioners. The …
Philippines Publishes Energy Efficiency Roadmap to 2050
9 February 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 27, 2023, drafts of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap (2023-2050) were published, and comments were …
India adds new exemptions into RoHS rules
9 February 2023
India
India
India partially amended RoHS regulations in order to adds new exemptions.
Chinese NPO releases 2022 report on EPR implementation for EEE
8 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 22, 2022, the Alliance of Technology Innovation in Extending Producer Responsibility, a Chinese NPO, published a 2022 report on the Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes for …
China announces pilot program for self-assessment scheme for compulsory certification of electrical, electronic products
7 February 2023
China
China
On Jan. 6, 2023, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration announced a pilot program that implements a self-assessment scheme for the compulsory certification (“CCC certification”) of certain types of electrical and …
India amends energy labeling regulations for distribution transformers
current energy standard will apply until end of 2023
6 February 2023
India
India
On January 3, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published and enacted the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Distribution …
India extends application period for 5 products for energy efficiency labeling including commercial air conditioners, refrigerators, and tires
2 February 2023
India
India
On December 7, 26 and 27, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification extending the current energy efficiency evaluation framework for five items: light commercial …
India adopts QR codes in energy efficiency labeling program for products
Optional except for frost-free and direct cool refrigerators
2 February 2023
India
India
On December 5, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification to adopt QR codes in addition to energy efficiency labels under its “Standards & Labeling …
Overview and operation status of Hakathari program for product energy efficiency labeling in Maldives
To be mandatory from February 2024
1 February 2023 
Maldives
Maldives
In the Maldives, the Hakathari Program for product energy efficiency labeling has been introduced under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Technology (MECCT) since September 2021. This …
Singapore to raise MEPS for home appliances from April 2024
31 January 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
On January 4, 2023, proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations were published in Singapore, and public consultation on the proposal was started. The proposed …
Indian national auditor, CAG holds gov. agencies responsible for inadequate risk assessment of wastes to public health, environment
30 January 2023
India
India
India’s national auditors, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in a report titled “All India Audit Report on Waste Management” published on December 21, 2022 states that a performance audit revealed …
Taiwan drafts MEPS standards for electric storage water heater
30 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 9, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revision of the notice “Allowable Energy Consumption standards, as well as labelling items, …
India adopts standards for USB Type-C chargers, video surveillance systems
25 January 2023
India
India
India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on January 9, 2023 notified adoption of standards laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for USB Type C receptacles, …
Taiwan adds UV disinfection equipment into RoHS regulations
25 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Dec. 23, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection issued regulations that require inspection for UV disinfection electrical equipment. The regulations came into effect immediately. Starting from May …
Vietnam discussing recycling cost constants for discarded products and packaging materials
23 January 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 22, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held a seminar in Hanoi to propose the Recycling Cost Constant (Fs) for products and packaging materials …
Taiwan planning product series certification for lighting equipment
20 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 7, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced that series certification in the verification system for lighting equipment subject to Energy Saving Mark …
Philippines Significantly Expands Product Categories Subject to Energy Label Program
17 January 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
India amends regulations on energy efficiency labeling for stationary storage type electric water heaters
16 January 2023
India
India
On December 14, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Stationary Storage Type Electric …
China publishes circular on energy efficiency levels of key energy-using products
13 January 2023
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued a circular on energy efficiency levels of 20 types of key energy-using products and equipment, including air conditioners, refrigerators, …
India issues notification for new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters
to be applied from 2023
13 January 2023
India
India
On December 9, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Power issued a notification (S.O. 5772 (E).) setting a new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters.
China releases draft revision of RoHS-related industry standard for labeling
Different pieces of information on a product can be combined into a two-dimensional barcode
12 January 2023
China
China
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft revision of a China RoHS-related industry standard called “Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical …
India to bring 16 product categories under QCO in 2023-24
26 December 2022
India
India
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notice on December 20, 2022, to bring 50 products under 16 categories under mandatory quality control order (QCOs) …
Taiwan revises the MEPS standard of electric kettles
23 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
China revises implementation rules for energy efficiency labeling of multi-connected air conditioners and electric fans
14 December 2022
China
China
On October 17, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission of China released the “Implementation Rules for Energy Efficiency Labeling of Multi-Connected Air Conditioners” (Revised version) and “Implementation Rules for …
Taiwan to revise the inspection standards for electric storage water heater products
14 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On October 20, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, released a draft amendment to the “Relevant Inspection Regulations for General Household …
Taiwan to update labeling rules for electrical, electronic products
New labeling requirements for imported products and consumables will be introduced.
12 December 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Korea regulates HFCs under the Kigali Amendment
To take Effect on April 19, 2023
8 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy published an amended version of the “Act on the Control of Manufacture of Specific Substances for the Protection …
POPs Convention publishes report on the work of the eighteenth meeting of POPRC
Clarifying individual exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328
8 December 2022 
Global
Global
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs Convention/hereinafter referred to as the “Convention”) published the Report of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (hereinafter referred to as “POPRC”) on …
China revises national standard for air cleaners with new requirement for virus removal performance
6 December 2022
China
China
On Oct. 12, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a national recommended standard called “Air Cleaner” (GB/T 18801-2022), which will come into effect May 1, 2023. This is …
Hong Kong EPD adds LED lights, gas stoves, and gas water heaters to energy efficiency labels scheme
6 December 2022
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
China publishes draft standard for recycled plastic applications in EEE
2 December 2022
China
China
On October 31, 2022, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) published a draft of the group standard “Recycled Plastic Applications Technology Code for Electrical and Electronic Equipment” of the China …
Korea introduces safety inspection system to ensure reuse of EV batteries in energy storage systems
29 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published the amended version of the “Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act”, and announced …
China announces Action Plan to improve product quality for 2022–2025
24 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and other government bodies and organizations announced an Action Plan to Improve the Quality of Products, Construction Work and Services …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for electric motor and water pump
18 November 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of two draft decrees on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for electric motor and …
India announces proposed regulation mandating energy saving labeling for chillers
18 November 2022
India
India
On October 29, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a draft regulation “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Chillers) …
India postpones implementation date of Quality Control Order for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
To enter into force on 10 May 2023
15 November 2022
India
India
On November 1, 2022, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India promulgated an order to postpone the effective date of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order 2020, which defines the …
China issues revised list of standards used to specify couplers subject to China Compulsory Certification
14 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 9, 2022, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration issued a revised list of standards used to specify couplers for household and similar uses (e.g., connectors and plugs that connect …
Indonesia releases draft MEPS regulations for six types of home appliances
11 November 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia notified WTO/TBT of six draft decrees of the minister on the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) for …
India publishes New E-Waste Management Rules with expanded target products
Including higher targets for recycling and trading of EPR certificates
10 November 2022
India
India
On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.” These Rules replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and …
Taiwan raises the MEPS for fluorescent lamps by revising the relevant regulations
3 November 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revised regulations of the MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) for various fluorescent lamp …
China’s Zhejiang province publishes revised regulations on solid waste management
The revision will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 29, 2022, China’s Zhejiang province published revised regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The revised regulations set out the …
China revises regulations on railway transportation of dangerous goods
The revised regulations include a clear definition of dangerous goods and aim to manage the whole process of transportation effectively
27 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 26, 2022, China’s Ministry of Transport issued revised regulations on safety in the railway transportation of dangerous goods, which will come into effect Dec. 1, 2022. Under the …
Korea implements Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and Medical Waste Generator Certification System
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
Certain types of UV disinfection equipment to be regulated by Taiwan RoHS
25 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Sept. 21, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs released draft regulations on mandatory inspection for certain types of UV disinfection electrical equipment. Comments …
India applies new energy standards to refrigerators from 2023
25 October 2022
India
India
On September 27, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification amending energy conservation standards for direct cooled and frost-free household and similar refrigerating appliances.
Bangladesh publishes guidelines on management and recycling system for WEEE
24 October 2022 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. A draft of these guidelines was …
Thailand drafts industrial standard for mercury-added product
22 October 2022 
Thailand
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard for “ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES –PART X RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF MERCURY” for public …
China issues “opinions” on advancing reform of regulatory systems for EEE
Lithium-ion batteries will be added to the mandatory certification scheme
21 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 23, 2022, China’s State Council issued “opinions” on advancing the reform of regulatory systems for electrical and electronic equipment. The opinions set out measures such as adding lithium-ion …
Indonesia establishes MEPS and energy saving labelling regulation for LED lighting
20 October 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On July 5, 2022, the Decision of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 135 of 2022 concerning Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Saving Label for LED Lighting …
India extends deadline for implementing new EV battery standards, testing norms
14 October 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended implementation deadline for mandatory standards and testing norms for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The mandatory EV battery standards and testing norms …
Taiwan announces revised inspection regulation for digital video cameras and digital cameras
To strengthen the inspection by revising inspection methods
10 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 6, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan officially announced the revised inspection regulation for digital video cameras and digital cameras. Under the …
Taiwan to expand the RoHS application scope to add adapters and plugs
7 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 13, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan announced the amendment of the “Inspection regulations for power distribution equipment subject to inspection”, and …
China to implement stricter regulations on excessive packaging of goods
Manufacturers are required to employ simple packaging designs and use less packaging for their products
6 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 1, 2022, the General Office of China’s State Council announced a series of measures to restrict excessive packaging of goods. The measures include targets for 2025 as well …
Singapore to simplify product registration under GHG regulations and discontinue Climate-Friendly Label
5 October 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 1, 2022, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore announced that it would introduce an exemption from mandatory product registration and a grace period for non-compliant goods in …
Taiwan releases quality standard for water purifiers
Standard values for a total of 24 metals and volatile organic compounds are specified
30 September 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released the “Technical specifications for testing the quality of drinking water generated from water purifiers”. And the standard came …
China releases industrial standard for service life of tableware disinfection cabinets
28 September 2022
China
China
On Sept. 5, 2022, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association released a standard called “Safe service life for household electrical appliances Part 8：Tableware disinfection cabinet” (association standard T/CHEAA 0011.8-2022), which …
Vietnam held a seminar to raise awareness of domestic regulations on POPs
23 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 28, 2022, the Vietnam Environment Administration, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs, held a seminar to provide guidance about the regulations on the import, manufacture, and …
Brunei notifies WTO/TBT of legislation designating air conditioners as products subject to energy labeling
23 September 2022 
Brunei
Brunei
On August 23, 2022, the Ministry of Energy of Brunei notified the WTO/TBT of the orders and regulations implementing the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order 2021. The above order …
Saudi Arabia updates the Technical Regulation on RoHS
12 September 2022 
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
On July 29th, 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) adopted the updates on the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). …
China designates 60 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling system
9 September 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 6 central government departments jointly designated Beijing and other 59 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling …
India proposes amendments on energy saving labeling for distribution transformers
9 September 2022
India
India
On August 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Distribution Transformer) Amendment …
Philippines: WTO/TBT notification of proposal to expand energy labeled items
10 new regulated items to be added – ICT equipment, small household appliances, multimedia appliances, etc.
8 September 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On December 1, 2022, the DOE of the Philippines officially published a regulation to expand the products covered by the Philippine Energy Label Program (PELP), adding cooking and food …
India to mandate energy-saving labeling for Light Commercial Air Conditioners
8 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced proposed regulations “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Light Commercial …
India amends standards for electric vehicle batteries
Technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’
7 September 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 01, 2022 announced amendments to specific technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’ (REESS) or batteries for ‘M’ and ‘N” …
Taiwan to make amendments to the “Labelling Standard for Electrical Appliances and Electronic Goods”
Additional labeling items for imported products and consumables are required
6 September 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On August 12, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced a partial amendment to the “Labelling standard for electrical appliances and electrical goods” and released the amendment draft. …
Vietnam releases draft of new RoHS regulations to thoroughly revise existing rules
Four new phthalates would be added to the restricted substances
2 September 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Aug. 19, 2022, the Vietnamese government issued a circular on a draft of a new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulation, which is called the National Technical Regulation on …
India published comprehensive battery waste management rules with Extended Producer Responsibility
Including batteries for automobile and industry
2 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. These Rules cover all types of batteries, …
India to regulate Energy Saving Labeling for UHD Televisions
To mandate labeling from 2023
29 August 2022
India
India
On August 3, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of UHD Television) Regulations, …
India to develop and promote renewable energy and carbon markets
Lok Sabha receives proposed amendments to Energy Conservation Act
26 August 2022
India
India
In India, a bill “the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022”, was submitted to the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022 to promote the development of renewable energy and the domestic …
China announces measures to promote consumption of environmentally friendly household appliances
22 August 2022
China
China
On July 28, 2022, China’s 13 central government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce, announced a “Notice on Several Measures to Promote the Consumption of Green Smart Home Appliances,” which …
Taiwan revises the MEPS standard of ductless air conditioners, will be effective from January 1, 2025
17 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 22, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revision of the notice “Labelling items, measures and inspection methods for minimum energy performance standard and …
Taiwan to revise the inspection-related regulations for 18 commodities including audio equipment
17 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 19, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs (M.O.E.A.) of Taiwan released the draft revision of inspection-related regulations for 18 commodities including …
China releases recommended national standard for green supply chains in electronics, IT manufacturing
15 August 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, the China Electronics Standardization Institute released a recommended national standard called the Specification of Green Supply Chain Management for Manufacturing Enterprises in Electronics Information Industry (GB/T …
China releases draft national mandatory standard for energy efficiency of servers
Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) would be set for servers
15 August 2022
China
China
On July 14, 2022, the China National Institute of Standardization released the second draft version of a national mandatory standard for server energy efficiency to seek public comments, which will …
Malaysia Releases Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8
11 August 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
On April 12, 2022, Malaysia released the “Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labeling Scheme Revision 8.” This system (WEPLS) is a voluntary system aimed at the dissemination of water-saving …
India amends to allow information display on packaging of electronic products to be provided by QR code
Added to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
27 July 2022
India
India
On July 14, 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India published the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022, which amend Article 6 (Declarations …
Hong Kong to revise the “Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products”
LED lamps, gas cookers and gas water heaters are added as the mandatory target products
15 July 2022
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
NOTE: On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department promulgated the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Products) Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2022, which adds LED lights, gas stoves, …
India to amend energy efficiency labeling scheme for stationary storage type electric water heater
13 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published proposed amendments to its regulations governing the labeling of stationary storage type electric water heaters, which is …
India to move deep freezers to mandatory appliance under energy efficiency labeling scheme
12 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published the draft Regulations, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Deep …
