India adds new exemptions into RoHS rules
9 February 2023 
India
India
India partially amended RoHS regulations in order to adds new exemptions.
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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 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 …
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, …
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 …
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.
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Taiwan announces amendments to the Legal Inspection Requirements for commodities subject to RoHS regulation
16 May 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 24 and March 15, 2022, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan announced two amendments to the regulation related to …
Australia announces “Equipment Energy Efficiency Prioritisation Plan 2021-2022”
28 April 2022 
Australia
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 …
Vietnam sets comprehensive EPR regulations for WEEE, ELV, packaging and batteries
17 February 2022
Vietnam
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 …
Oman to adopt EU RoHS Directive for Telecommunication equipment and Medical devices
22 October 2021 
Oman
Oman
On July 13th 2021, Oman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on a new Ministerial decree that adopts European directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment …
Brief report: Public consultation on EPR regulations in Vietnam (2nd round) (2)
Q＆A on the draft EPR regulations
17 October 2021
Vietnam
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 …
Brief report: Public consultation on EPR regulations in Vietnam (2nd round) (1)
Amendments from the previous version of the draft decree
17 October 2021
Vietnam
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 releases official comments over false media coverage of Law on Environmental Protection 2020
15 October 2021
Vietnam
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 releases guidelines on disposal of 9 WEEE items, including printers, mobile phones
4 October 2021
China
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 published 2 drafts on “Technical specification for green-design product assessment”
For projection display products and metallized film capacitor
20 September 2021
China
China
On August 24, 2021, China Electronic Standardization Institute published drafts for soliciting opinions on “Technical specification for green-design product assessment” for projection display products and metallized film capacitor. The deadline …
Saudi Arabia publishes its own version of RoHS
15 September 2021 
Saudi Arabia
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 renews energy efficiency labels and MEPS for energy consuming equipment
15 September 2021 
Indonesia
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 …
China publishes draft revision of noise pollution control law
Noise limits set for electrical equipment, other machines
10 September 2021
China
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 …
Taiwan publishes revised “Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Methods” for desktop and laptop computers
7 September 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 8, 2021, Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs published revised “Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Methods” (note, standard for Taiwan’s energy label system) for desktop and …
Tianjin publishes “WEEE treatment development plan” (draft)
24 August 2021
China
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 …
Beijing releases local standard on carbon footprint accounting for electronic information products
19 August 2021
China
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 …
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission releases draft guideline for E-Waste Management and Recycling System
29 July 2021
Bangladesh
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 publishes three regulations on collection and recycling of e-waste
9 July 2021 
Singapore
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 launches EPR-based e-waste management system
8 July 2021
Singapore
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 …
Brief report: Public consultation for new regulations on e-waste, ELV and waste packaging management of Vietnam (2)
Q&A on the proposed EPR system
1 July 2021
Vietnam
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 …
Brief report: Public consultation for new regulations on e-waste, ELV and packaging waste management of Vietnam (1)
Overview of the proposed EPR system
1 July 2021
Vietnam
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 …
Indonesia sets new rules of products labelling
28 June 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
On April 1, 2021, “the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 25 of 2021 on determining products required to use or display Indonesian language labels” was enacted in Indonesia. …
Singapore NEA and ALBA jointly launch e-waste collection points
9 June 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On June 4, 2021, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that it has installed e-waste collection points together with ALBA, an accredited operator of the e-waste collection scheme. The collection …
China revises energy efficiency labeling rules for five products
three-phase motors, transformers, fans, TVs and set-top boxes
5 June 2021
China
China
China’s National Development and Reform Commission and State Administration for Market Regulation on May 17 published five sets of revised Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules (the “Rules”; 能源效率标识实施规则) for small …
Thailand releases latest Draft WEEE Act for public consultation
7 May 2021 
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand released a draft of the Disposal and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of B.E. …
India adds digital camera, BT speakers, etc. to Compulsory Registration Scheme
Apply from April 1, 2021
15 December 2020
India
India
On October 1, 2020, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the notification to add the following 7 items (No.57～No.63) to Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) under the Electronics …
China submitted WTO/TBT notifications on 3 compulsory national standards
24 November 2020
China
China
China’s State Administration of Market Supervision submitted WTO/TBT notifications on November 6, 2020 on 3 compulsory national standards, including the “Lithium ion cells and batteries used in stationary electronic equipments–Safety …
Philippines prepares WEEE regulations based on EPR
29 October 2020
Philippines
Philippines
On October 29, 2020, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that they are preparing WEEE regulations based on …
Thailand drafted industrial standard to implement RoHS2
21 July 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard “TIS 2368–25XX Electrical And Electronic Equipment That May Contain Hazadous Substances : Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances” …
India – registration of Producer Responsibility Organisations under the E-waste (Management) Rules
As of the end of May 2020
18 June 2020
India
India
In India, as of the end of May, 2020, there are 34 Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) registered under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and the list of them is available …
Announcement of contest for highly energy efficient products in Vietnam
21 February 2020
Vietnam
Vietnam
On February 21, 2020, Vietnam enacted the “Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) Decision 588/QD-BCT on the Awarding of the Best Energy Efficient Products in 2020”. The decision is one …
Vietnam legislated implementation of energy labeling for laptops
19 April 2019
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam enacted the “Decision No. 973/QD-BCT on announcement of an energy efficiency standard applicable to the Energy Labeling Program” on April 19, …
Malaysia sets new guidelines on green public procurement (GPP)
20 products and services are listed
30 July 2018 
Malaysia
Malaysia
In July 2018, the “Government Green Procurement Guidelines 2.0” (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) were released in Malaysia. The Guidelines serve as a guide for governmental organizations to select …
Vietnam and Sweden have cooperation meeting on chemical management
Regulations on chemicals in products discussed
14 June 2018
Vietnam
Vietnam
A conference on bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden on chemical management in Vietnam was held in Hanoi from June 11-14, 2018. The expert body of the Swedish Chemicals Agency …
Seminar on WEEE collection solutions in Vietnam
Japanese logistic company plans to start the business
7 March 2018
Vietnam
Vietnam
On March 7, 2018, the seminar of “Research Project on Expanded Producer Responsibility Regulations of Vietnam (Decision 16)” was held in Hanoi, which was mainly organized by Hitachi Transport System, …
Green label for copiers and LED lighting in Vietnam starts
11 September 2017
Vietnam
Vietnam
On September 11, 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) enacted the “MONRE Decision No. 2186/QD-BTNMT on Vietnam Green Labeling Standards for batteries (NXVN 15:2017), photocopiers (NXVN 16:2017), …
Philippines issues draft regulations on the management of WEEE
8 April 2015
Philippines
Philippines
On April 8, 2015, a public consultation was held in the Philippines on Draft Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order providing Guidelines on the Environmentally Sound Management …
