China (1,140)
*Hong Kong (27)
*Taiwan (255)
Japan (110)
South Korea (347)
China
To ensure the full and effective implementation of the Ecological Environment Code and to maintain logical consistency and harmony among rules within the environmental law system, China’s State Council issued …
Japan
On August 7, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) published “the Green Bond Guidelines and Sustainability‑Linked Bond Guidelines (2026 Edition)” and “the Green Loan and Sustainability‑Linked Loan Guidelines (2026 …
*Taiwan
On August 5, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced amendments to the Fee Rates for Article Collection, Removal, and Treatment, which regulates recycling fees (collection, removal, and treatment fees) …
China
On July 22, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the national ecological environmental standard Technical requirements for construction and networking of video surveillance system for pollution source …
Japan
On July 30, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) promulgated and enforced the Ordinance Partially …
China
On July 31, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued an official announcement repealing 176 normative regulatory documents, including the Announcement on the Promulgation of the Administrative Measures …
Japan
On July 24, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry(METI), Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare(MHLW), and Ministry of the Environment(MOE) jointly deliberated revisions to the screening evaluation associated …
South Korea
On July 15, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced proposed partial amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. …
Japan
On July 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released a revised edition of the Guidelines for Green Purchasing Initiatives for Local Governments and newly issued the Guidelines for …
China
On July 6, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), together with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Ecological Environmental Monitoring. The …
South Korea
On July 14, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced proposed amendments to the Public Notice on Standards for Average Energy Consumption Efficiency and Permissible Greenhouse …
China
On July 6, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy Development.
Japan
On July 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment released the Guidelines for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), aimed at addressing social challenges by leveraging natural capital. Japan has already committed to …
South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary administrative notice on June 26, 2026, regarding a proposed partial amendment to the Eco-label Target Products and Certification …
China
On July 22, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the National Zero-Carbon Factory Construction Plan. Formulated to support China’s broader carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals …
South Korea
On June 22, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued an administrative notice of a proposed amendment to the Standards for Labeling Packaging Material and Structure …
South Korea
On June 30, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS), an agency operating under South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), promulgated and brought into force industry-specific …
South Korea
On June 28, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced that, effective July 1, 2026, it would prohibit the sale and distribution of unapproved biocidal products …
China
On July 13, 2026, administrative agencies including China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Development and Reform Commission released the “15th Five-Year Plan for Soil, Groundwater, and Agriculture-Rural …
South Korea
On July 15, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary administrative notice on a proposed partial amendment to the Guidelines on the Application and …
*Taiwan
On July 20, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment published draft amendments to the “Regulated Concerned Chemical Substances and Their Operational Management Matters.” The proposal announces the planned addition of six …
South Korea
On June 25, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six used-battery recycling companies and the Korea Environment Corporation to …
China promotes the use of green energy
China
During 2025–2026, China intensively introduced a series of major policies centered on renewable electricity consumption and green energy usage. These policies cover key areas such as market-oriented electricity price reforms, …
China
On July 8, 2026, China’s Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment jointly issued the “Measures for the Implementation of the Pilot Project on Levying …
*Taiwan
On July 6, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment promulgated the amended public notice titled “Scope, Facility Installation, Standards, and Other Compliance Matters for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sellers Required to …
Japan
On July 15, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment released the Guidelines for Nature-Positive Practices in Procurement during a side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026. The guidelines …
China
On June 16, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a draft revision of the recommended national standard Road Vehicles – Requirements for Restricted Hazardous Substances for …
China
On July 6, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the draft recommended national standard Limits of hazardous substances in thermoplastic polyurethane for public comment. The public …
*Taiwan
On July 15, 2026, the amended Waste Disposal Act was promulgated by presidential decree in Taiwan. This revision adds 10 new articles, repeals 3 articles, and amends 23 articles. Together …
China
On July 3, 2026, the Hainan Provincial People’s Government released the “15th Five-Year Plan” Hainan National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone Plan (Beautiful Hainan Construction “15th Five-Year Plan” [2026–30]). Chapter 5, …
China
On June 30, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission of China released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development. Focusing on key sectors and crucial stages over the …
China
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has promulgated the Provisions for the Management of Registration, Notification, and Dossiers of New Cosmetic Ingredients. These Provisions will take effect on July 15, …
China
On July 5, 2026, China’s State Council released the 15th Five-Year Carbon Peaking Action Plan. This plan serves as a crucial strategic roadmap for the Chinese government to ensure the …
*Taiwan
On July 1, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs released a draft amendment to the Legal Inspection Requirements for Lithium-Ion Power Banks and Other Power Supply Equipment. Under this amendment, …
China
On June 21, 2026, the State Council of China released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a “Beautiful China”. The plan sets numerical targets aimed to be achieved by 2030. …
*Taiwan
On June 30, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced amendments to the public notice Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries. This revision was formulated to …
China
On June 5, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other relevant authorities promulgated the Implementation Measures for Minimum Share Targets for Renewable Energy Consumption and the Renewable …
Japan
On March 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released the Action Plan for Building a Recycled‑Plastic Market for Automobiles. The plan aims to support Japan’s transition toward a …
China
On June 13, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other relevant authorities released the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of a New Energy System. This plan …
*Taiwan
On June 26, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the revised Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The amended articles of these Enforcement Rules will take …
China
On June 5, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a draft revision of the mandatory National Standard Toothpaste Specification (GB 22115-2008) to solicit public comments. The public comment …
China
On June 8, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released a draft revision of Technical Documentation for the Assessment of Electrical and Electronic Products with Respect to the Restriction …
Japan
On June 15, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) launched a public consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Nature‑Positive—a document intended to guide businesses in conducting procurement that takes …
*Taiwan
On May 28, 2026, the Resource Circulation Administration (RCA) of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment promulgated technical standards defining the “circularity characteristics” required when applying for the Recycling Mark for five …
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
*Taiwan
On June 22, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced amendments to the Restrictions on the Import of Mercury-Containing Products. Formulated to align with the regulatory trends of the Minamata Convention …
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released two draft mandatory national standards for Smart Personal Protective Equipment (Smart PPE—Smart safety helmets and Smart PPE —Smart …
China
On June 17, 2026, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan published a Q&A document concerning product energy efficiency labels and energy conservation labels on its official website. The …
China
On June 17, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released China’s Progress Report on Responding to Climate Change 2025. The report summarizes China’s efforts and achievements in addressing climate …
*Taiwan
On June 24, 2026, the Chemical Substance Management Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment held a seminar regarding the proposed adjustments to the draft Regulated PFAS and Their Handling Management …
South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The public consultation …
*Hong Kong
In a press release issued on June 3, 2026, the Hong Kong Government published a written reply by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Huang, to a question raised …
China
On June 13, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China promulgated the Measures for the Administration of the List of Serious Violations and Discredit in Market Regulation. These …
South Korea
On May 21, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) formally promulgated the latest amended version of the Results of Hazard Assessment of Chemical Substances (NICS Public Notice …
*Taiwan
On June 17, 2026, the President of Taiwan promulgated the Resource Circulation Promotion Act, which is a revised version of the Resource Recovery and Reuse Act (the name of the …
South Korea
On June 1, 2026, in response to the amendment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (hereinafter “OSH Act” or the “Act”), the South Korean government brought into force a …
Japan
On June 22, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy (MOE) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) jointly promulgated, via the Official Gazette,
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released the draft revisions for Parts 1–4 (General Rules, Petroleum/Chemical/Natural Gas, Metallurgy/Nonferrous Metals, and Non-Coal Mines) and the draft …
*Taiwan
In a document dated June 9, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan issued a notification establishing the official effective date for the amended provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which …
China
On May 26, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) announced a long-term solicitation for opinions and proposals regarding encouraged, …
South Korea
On May 21, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary administrative notice of the draft Public Notice on the Selection Criteria for Excellent Products …
China
On April 30, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued GB/T 24006-2026, Environmental management systems—Guidelines for incorporating eco-design, a recommended national standard establishing guidelines to integrate eco-design …
South Korea
On May 27, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) promulgated the latest amended version of the Regulation on the Operation of Equipment Subject to Efficiency Management …
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
South Korea
On June 12, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued a preliminary administrative notice of a draft amendment to the Regulation on Classification and Labeling, etc. of …
Japan
On June 12, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); Ministry of Economy (MOE), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); and other relevant ministries jointly promulgated the …
China
On June 3, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) announced a new format for the duplicate copy of the Pollutant Discharge Permit. Starting August 15, 2026, the renewal …
*Taiwan
On June 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the amended version of the Regulations for Implementing Worker Workplace Environment Monitoring. The revised provisions will enter into force on …
China
On May 29, 2026, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) promulgated revised versions of the Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certification—Electric Bicycles (Trial) (CNCA-C11-16:2026), Implementation Rules for Compulsory …
Japan
On May 29, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); Ministry of Economy (MOE), Trade and Industry; and Ministry of the Environment (METI) jointly promulgated and enforced partial …
China
On May 22, 2026, the National Narcotics Control Commission (NNCC) of China issued the Circular on Preventing Eight Types of Chemical Substances from Entering Illegal Channels and Being Misused for …
Japan
On May 7, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced that the chair of the Central Environment Council had submitted to the MOE an advisory report titled “Approach on …
*Taiwan
On May 26, 2026, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced the achievements of its plastic container “Green Fee” policy, which has been in effect since January 1, 2025, on …
China
On April 30, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China promulgated the mandatory national standard Safety Technical Specification for Cleaning Products (GB 26396-2026). This standard will enter …
China
On June 11, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China released a draft amendment to the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances and opened …
China
On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China—in joint collaboration with the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of …
China
On May 15, 2026, the China National Institute of Standardization released the draft amendment to the mandatory national standard Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for …
South Korea
On May 12, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced that it would hold, on May 13, a launch ceremony for the Public-Private Joint Task Force …
China
On May 26, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China promulgated the revised version of the Special Operations Catalog. The revised catalog will officially take effect on June 1, …
Japan
On June 1, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) jointly launched a public consultation …
China
On March 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) promulgated the mandatory national standard Lithium-Ion Cells and Batteries Used in Electrical and Electronic Equipment—Safety Part 4: Toys (GB …
*Taiwan
On May 21, 2026, the Chemical Substance Management Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held a briefing regarding the Phase 2 list of existing chemical substances required to submit …
South Korea
On May 12, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) finalized and promulgated amendments to the Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree) and the Enforcement Rules (Ministerial Decree) of …
China
On March 31, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated the recommended national standard Technical Guidelines for the Directional Recycling and Utilization of Spent Lithium Battery Chemicals (GB/T 47393-2026). …
South Korea
On May 14, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on the Designation, etc. of Circular Resources, which additionally …
Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China: Corporate Compliance and Development Opportunities
China
On March 12, 2026, the Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the “Ecological Environment Code”) was reviewed and adopted by the Fourth Session …
*Taiwan
On May 14, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the “Draft Amendments to Partial Articles of the Energy Management Act,” which was drafted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
China
On April 11, 2026, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) promulgated revised versions of the Compulsory Product Certification (CCC Certification) Implementation Rules for 11 …
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on Investigations, etc. of Hazards and Risks of New Chemical …
Japan
In Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); and the Ministry of the Environment (MoE) promulgated “the Cabinet Order Partially …
China
On April 22, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China released a draft of the “Measures for the Implementation and Administration of National Unified Voluntary Certification Systems.”
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data …
China
On May 11, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the Announcement on Matters Concerning the Implementation of the ‘Measures for the Administration of Import and Export …
*Taiwan
On March 17, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment published a draft amendment to the public notice Scope, Facility Installation, Specifications, and Other Compliance Matters for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Retailers …
South Korea
On April 28, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) operating under South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment issued NICS Public Notice No. 2026-40, announcing proposed amendments …
China
On March 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated the mandatory national standard GB 47372-2026, Safety Technical Specification for Power …
Japan’s New Action Plan for Biodiversity Recovery Through Proper Chemical Management
Japan
On March 30, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released “the Action Plan for Chemical Management to Promote Nature Positive, Ver. 1.0”. In recent years, biodiversity loss, climate change, …
China
On May 6, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) promulgated the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Cosmetics Inspection, Quarantine, Supervision, and Administration. These measures …
South Korea
On April 29, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) officially promulgated the revised Regulations on Types of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Specific Exemptions through MCEE Notice …
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Vietnam (379)
Thailand (240)
Philippines (179)
Singapore (151)
Malaysia (141)
Indonesia (130)
Laos (14)
Brunei (8)
Myanmar (8)
Cambodia (2)
Saudi Arabia (6)
Oman (2)
Australia (76)
New Zealand (26)
