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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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 …
*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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
*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
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
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, …
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
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
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 …
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 …
*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
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 …
China
On May 31, 2022, the China National Light Industry Council released a public notice of association standards called the “Technical Specification for Green-design Product Assessment — Compressors for Room Air …
*Taiwan
On June 15, 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan published a draft of the “Technical specification for water quality testing of drinking water from water filters (purifiers) commodities” …
India
On June 11, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced a new regulation (Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Refrigerators) …
China
On May 31, 2022, the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission of China announced a notice for the implementation of the selection work for the …
India
On 24 May 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification (S.O. 2369 (E).) setting a new energy saving standard for color televisions, which are one of the …
Philippines
In April 2022, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released its first report on the implementation of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP): PELP Registration and Energy Label Issuance as …
China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation on April 15 released national recommended standards called “Quality safety of household electrical appliances—Guidelines for monitoring and evaluation in the manufacturing process”, which will …
South Korea
On April 27, 2022, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea published an amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for Efficiency Management (Ministry of Trade, Industry …
China
On March 22, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration issued two new sets of green product certification implementation rules for refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines and for tires, respectively, as …
India
On May 6, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification informing the public that the existing energy-saving criteria for room air conditioners, which are products …
China
On March 25, China’s National Development and Reform Commission hosted an online conference on the implementation of the country’s “end-of-life home appliance collection targets and responsibility system”. In the conference, …
Japan
On March 28, 2022, a joint meeting was held on Fluorocarbon Countermeasures of the Industrial Structure Council and the Central Environment Council. In 2013, the “Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Act” …
Australia
On April 8, 2022, Energy Rating, the regulator of energy efficiency standards for products in Australia, released the “Equipment Energy Efficiency Prioritisation Plan 2021-2022.” This plan sets priorities in the …
*Taiwan
On March 15 and 19, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic and Affairs of Taiwan released two public notices to designate instantaneous electric water heaters …
Singapore
On March 31, 2022, the National Environmental Agency (NEA) of Singapore promulgated four Orders to implement the Environmental Protection and Management Act, as amended (hereinafter “EPMA”). Under these Orders, the …
Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Administrative Order No. 1 of 2022 “The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Product Certification of Energy Consuming Products” was enacted in the …
Australia
On February 17, 2022, the Australian Official Gazette published a decision to revise the greenhouse effect and minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners of 65 kW or more. Minimum …
Singapore
On March 9, 2022, the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (the “Regulations”) were published in Singapore. The regulations add “spent refrigerants” to the list of toxic …
Vietnam
On January 7, 2022, the Government of Vietnam enacted Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP Providing Regulations on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Protection of the Ozone Layer (hereinafter referred to as …
China
On December 31, 2021, The State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration of China jointly released a recommended national standard – “Evaluation of the energy performance of lighting systems …
*Taiwan
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration has issued a public notice on the revision of appendix1 “the scopes for the articles and the enterprises responsibility” in “the scopes for the articles and …
Vietnam
On January 10, 2022, the Vietnamese government established and enacted the Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection (hereinafter the “the Decree”). Articles …
Brunei
NOTE: 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. See more …
Singapore
On December 30, 2021, the Energy Conservation (Regulated Products and Registered Suppliers) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2021 (hereinafter “the Amended Regulations”) were promulgated in Singapore. The Amended Regulations strengthen the …
India
On December 22, 2021, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published “Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2021” to postponed the effective date of the Order for Refrigerating Appliances to …
India
On November 18, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …
China
On October 11, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised version of mandatory national standards (GB standards) called the “Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy …
China
On October 11, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised version of mandatory national standards (GB standards) called the “Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency …
China
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on November 23 released a draft list of recommended HCFC alternative chemicals to solicit comments, which will be accepted until December 31. The list …
*Taiwan
On November 16, 2021, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released an announcement on the revision of “Inspection regulations on the air purifier …
India
On November 12, 2021, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power issued the notifications for extending the validity of the existing energy efficiency standards-based ratings for …
Indonesia
On September 20, Indonesian government established three ministerial decisions stipulating the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency labels for refrigerators, fans, and rice cookers. These decisions will come …
Indonesia
On August 16, 2021, the Decision of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No.113/2021 on Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Energy Efficiency Labels for Air Conditioners were established in …
Singapore
On October 29, 2021, the Environmental Protection and Management (Amendment) Act 2021 (hereinafter “the Act”) was promulgated in Singapore. The Act has amended several provisions of and added new provisions …
Philippines
On October 12, 2021, the Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BPS) submitted to the WTO a TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) notification of the …
Vietnam
On August 27, 2021, the Legislation Department of the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an online public consultation: Webinar: Hearing Opinions on the Extended Producer Responsibility …
Vietnam
On August 27, 2021, the Legislation Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an online public consultation: Webinar: Hearing Opinions on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) …
Vietnam
On September 22, 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) released an official statement over some incorrect media coverage regarding the Law on Environmental Protection 2020. According …
China
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on September 10 released the Guidelines on Environmental Management and Pollution Control for the Disposal of Nine Types of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, …
China
On August 31, 2021, China National Institute of Standardization published “Report on the 15th Anniversary of China Energy Label System” (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”). The report consists of …
*Taiwan
On August 26, 2021, Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan issued a public notice regarding the amendment of the “Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Method for Energy Label …
Brunei
On July 6, 2021, the implementation of the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order 2021 was announced in Brunei. The order, which aims to promote the use of highly efficient …
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has published on July 9th 2021 a regulation that restricts the levels of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and …
Indonesia
On June 22, 2021, the government of Indonesia promulgated and enacted the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 14/2021 on Application of Minimum Energy Performance Standards …
Vietnam
On July 8, 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) released the Draft Circular on Guidelines for a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection …
China
The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress published a draft revision of the Noise Pollution Control Law (噪声污染防治法) to solicit comments after deliberating on the revision. Comments will be …
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand set out a minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) for household washing machines by publishing “Ministerial Regulation regarding designation of washing machines for household use as …
China
On August 10, 2021, Tianjin Ecology and Environment Bureau of China published the draft on “Waste electrical and electronic equipment treatment development plan” and started to solicit opinions from the …
China
On June 21, 2021, the Beijing Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau in China released the local standard DB11/T 1860-2021 “Guidelines for electronic information products carbon footprint accounting” (hereinafter referred …
China
On July 28, 2021, the “Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for fluorescent lamps for general lighting service” (draft for comments), which was integrated and revised …
China
On July 22, 2021, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published drafts on 5 compulsory national standards, including “Household and similar electrical appliances general requirements-Product safety” and launched …
Thailand
On July 19, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment published on its website a draft action plan for integrated management of waste electrical …
*Taiwan
On May 28, 2021, Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs released the revision of “Energy label energy efficiency criteria and labeling methods” for washing machine which is selected as energy label …
Vietnam
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on July 1, 2021 on collecting opinions on …
China
On August 4, 2021, China National Development and Reform Commission and 3 other government agencies released the “Notice on encouraging home appliance manufacturers to participate the recycling target responsibility system …
Bangladesh
NOTE: On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published an official guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. See more details …
Singapore
On June 29, 2021, Singapore published three regulations based on the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA). All of them are related to the collection and recycling of e-waste and came into …
Singapore
Singapore’s first nationwide electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management system based on extended producer responsibility (EPR) was launched on July 1, 2021. This system is carried out in accordance with …
Vietnam
On June 16, 2021, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on hearing comments for …
Vietnam
On June 16, 2021, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on hearing comments for …
*Taiwan
On June 11, 2021, Bureau of Energy, Ministry of economic affairs, Taiwan, officially announced the “Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Rating Labeling and Inspection for Air Cleaners” …
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