India amends plastic regulations to add exemption to labeling obligations on packaging
13 June 2023 
India
India
India partially relaxed plastic waste regulations.
Posts of Container/Packaging
South Korea adds color and weight standards to evaluation criteria for packaging recyclability
8 June 2023 
South Korea
South Korea
On March 28, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced to add color and weight standards to 1) packaging material and structure standards and 2) evaluation criteria for …
South Korean Consumer Agency releases survey results on recyclability rating of cosmetic containers
5 June 2023
South Korea
South Korea
The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) conducted a survey on the current situation of recyclability grading of cosmetic containers, which are required to be undergone under the Packaging Recyclability Grading System. …
South Korea fixes mandatory recycling rates for products and packaging materials for 2023 and promulgates revised version
31 May 2023
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment promulgated a revised version of the 2023 Mandatory Recycling Rates by Product and Packaging Material (Ministry of Environment Notification No. 2023-54) and announced that it …
Thailand Promulgated Safety Evaluation Agency and Safety Evaluation Guidelines for Plastic Food Containers
22 May 2023 
Thailand
Thailand
On December 19, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration of Ministry of Public Health in Thailand promulgated “the Food and Drug Administration Notification: List of Safety Evaluation Agencies and Food …
Singapore to start deposit scheme for beverage containers from April 2025
27 April 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
On March 21, 2023, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced details about the beverage container deposit scheme. The scheme will commence on April 1, 2025, and the deposit amount …
China drafts GB on limits of chemical substances in express delivery packaging
Covering packaging, fillers, and auxiliary materials
26 April 2023 
China
China
On April 11, 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly notified the WTO of the draft of the mandatory national standard (GB) “Limits …
Sri Lanka publishes draft guidelines for identification criteria and mark labelling of plastic materials
19 April 2023 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
On 1 March 2023, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) of Sri Lanka published draft guidelines for the implementation of the National Environmental (Plastic Material Identification Standards) Regulations No. 01 of …
India issues supplementary document for EPR Guidelines of plastic packaging
19 April 2023
India
India
On April 3, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India issued a supplementary document, in the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) of plastic packaging waste. The EPR …
China’s Zhuhai city announces plastic pollution control program for 2023–2025
13 April 2023
China
China
On Feb. 27, 2023, the Development and Reform Bureau of Zhuhai city, Guangdong province, China, announced the Plastic Pollution Control Program for 2023–2025. Although this program is similar to the …
South Korea to amend to allow labeling of percentage of recycled materials used on products and containers
Incentives for preferential purchasing by public institutions also considered
11 April 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On February 27, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced that five proposed amendments to environmental laws including the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources passed …
Western Australia Government to implement single-use plastic ban plan
27 March 2023 
Australia
Australia
Plastic management rules are becoming more stringent in Australia.
Singapore submits bill to legislate plastic bag charging and beverage container deposit system to Parliament
23 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill was submitted to Parliament on February 6, 2023. This bill amends the Resource Sustainability Act 2019 that regulates three types of waste: e-waste, …
Sri Lanka bans import, manufacture, sale, and use of single-use plastic products from June 1, 2023
20 March 2023
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
On February 13, 2023, the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka issued a Cabinet decision banning the import, manufacture, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic products …
Packaging used in online shopping to be regulated from July 1, 2023 in Taiwan
16 March 2023 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 16, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan officially announced the notice “Regulated businesses and requirements for restrictions on packaging used in internet shopping”, which will …
Taiwan to expand scope of plastic packaging materials subject to recycling levy
21 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 27, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the proposed amendment of the notice “The range of articles, their packaging/containers, and operators responsible for recycling, …
China industrial organization publishes standard for container and packaging recycling
20 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, the China Resource Recycling Association published an association standard called the Technical Specification for Pollution Control of Waste Packing Containers Recover and Disposal (T/ZGZS 0303-2022), which …
Philippines issues IRR for EPR law on plastic containers and packaging
20 February 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
In a press release dated January 24, 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that DENR issued Administrative Order No. 2023-2: Implementing Rules and …
Philippines starts voluntary certification of food contact materials
6 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, the FDA published a new regulation to secure the safety of food contact materials.
New Zealand to phase out difficult-to-recycle plastic containers and packaging by mid-2025
3 February 2023 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On December 12, 2022, New Zealand’s (NZ) Ministry for the Environment released a summary of difficult-to-recycle plastic containers and packaging that should be phased out by mid-2025. This is the …
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 …
Singapore proposes amendments to the Resource Sustainability Act
Adopts deposit system for beverage containers
6 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore reported the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill to the WTO/TBT on November 23, 2022. Singapore plans to launch a beverage container deposit system from mid-2024 as the first step in …
Korea to amend “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”
To exclude “paper packs using aluminum foil” from the exemption
21 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On November 4, 2022, the Korean Ministry of Environment announced a proposed amendment to the “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”, and announced that it plans …
Pilot Project for EPR by IUCN and TCPVN launched in Vietnam
15 December 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On November 16, 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) together with TCP Vietnam, TCPVN announced that they agreed to implement a project titled “TCP moving toward circular …
Malaysia announces guidelines for certification of food packaging safety
22 November 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
The Food Grade Certification Guidelines were released in Malaysia on June 21, 2022. These guidelines set out the requirements and application procedures for food grade certification of food contact materials. …
China will ban the use of non-degradable plastic packaging at postal service outlets from 2025
14 November 2022
China
China
On October 14, 2022, the State Post Bureau of China held the regular press conference of the fourth quarter of 2022. At the press conference, the implement progresses of “9917” …
Singapore Solicits Public Comments on Deposit System for Beverage Containers
18 October 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 20, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced details of its beverage container deposit system, which has been under consideration since 2020, and launched a public consultation. …
Taiwan to tighten regulations on packaging used in e-commerce
Minimum content of recycled materials will be mandatory
18 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Sept. 29, 2022, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration released draft regulations on packaging used in online shopping to seek public comments, which are accepted for 60 days after the draft’s …
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 …
Korea coordinates ease of recycling grading and EPR system for adjusting contributions
6 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 4, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the full operation of the EPR system in cooperation with the ease of recycling grading system. Under the EPR system, …
Chinese national institute provides supplemental explanation about packaging recycling logo
4 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 25, 2022, the China National Export Commodities Packaging Research Institute released an article explaining China’s national standard called Packaging Recycling Marking (GB/T 18455-2022). Here are its most notable …
Indonesia promulgates ecolabeling standard for compostable products and containers
21 September 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On April 4, 2022, the Indonesian National Standard SNI 7188-7:2022 on Ecolabeling Criteria for the Categories of Compostable Products, Product Packaging, and Bioplastic Containers (hereinafter “the Standard”) was promulgated in …
NGO releases report on consumers’ attitudes toward packaging waste in Singapore
Educating consumers and rethinking product packaging are the key to solve sustainability issues
21 September 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On Aug. 2, 2022, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) released a report on the current situation and consumers’ attitudes regarding packaging waste. The report, which is titled “Unlocking Opportunities for …
China’s Guangdong province announces action plan to address plastic pollution
Biodegradable plastic is promoted.
7 September 2022
China
China
On July 29, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of China’s Guangdong Province announced an action plan for 2022–2025 to take measures against plastic pollution. The plan aims to …
China revises recommended national standard for recycling logos on product packaging
11 August 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released a revised version of the recommended national standard “Packaging Recycling Marking” (GB/T 18455-2022), which will come into effect on …
New Zealand promulgates rules prohibiting the use of plastics under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008
11 August 2022
New Zealand
New Zealand
On March 14, 2022, New Zealand promulgated the Waste Minimisation (Plastic and Related Products) Regulations 2022 as a sub-rule of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. The purpose of the regulations …
Philippines promulgates an Act introducing EPR for plastic containers and packaging
9 August 2022
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 on July 23, 2022. This Act amends the country’s solid waste management act, RA9003, “Ecological …
India exempts labelling requirements for plastic packaging materials used in imported products
Plastic Waste Management Rules
26 July 2022
India
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022 on July 7, 2022. This amendment exempts labelling requirements …
Korea to use PET label for colorless transparent plastic bottles containing chemical products
As per “Guidelines on Separate Discharge Mark”
22 July 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On June 24, 2022, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced an amendment to the “Guidelines on Separate Discharge Mark” (MOE Notification No. 2022-361). This amendment stipulates …
Thailand renews standard of plastic food containers
10 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Public Health published “Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 435) B.E. 2565 (2022) Issued under the Food Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) on Determination of Quality …
Vietnam seeks opinions on a draft circular on the environmental protection fund to boost recycling
24 June 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 3, 2022, the Legislation Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an event titled “Seminar to Exchange Opinions on the Draft Circular on the …
Hong Kong enhances Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme and implements producer responsibility scheme on glass beverage containers
20 June 2022 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On June 8, 2022, the Hong Kong Government announced that the legislative process for making subsidiary legislation aiming at enhancing the Plastic Shopping Bag (PSB) Charging Scheme and full implementation …
Taiwan to ban the manufacture, import and sale of PVC-contained packaging and other products after July 2023
20 May 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On April 29, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced the “Restrictions on the manufacture, import and sale of polyvinyl chloride-contained packaging materials, containers required to be …
Singapore to begin charging for supermarket disposable carrier bags from mid-2023
9 May 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On March 7, 2022, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the country will begin charging for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets from mid-2023. Large supermarkets with annual sales of …
Surabaya, Indonesia: Promulgation of Mayor’s Regulation Prohibiting the Provision of Plastic Bags
9 May 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
“Mayor’s Regulation No. 16 of 2022 on the Reduction of the Use of Plastic Bags” was promulgated on March 9, 2022 in Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Indonesia. The …
China’s Haikou city publicizes 10 cases of plastic product regulation violations
Information on some companies producing or using banned plastic products have been made public
28 April 2022
China
China
On March 18, the Municipal Administration for Market Regulation of Haikou city, Hainan province, China released information on 10 law enforcement actions against violations of plastic product regulations. According to the …
India publishes amended Rules detailing Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging
25 April 2022
India
India
On February 17, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 which provides details on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for …
Thailand to ban single-use plastics from national parks
16 April 2022
Thailand
Thailand
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand bans single-use plastics from national parks for the conservation of natural resources. The …
Korea revises evaluation for ease of recycling of containers and trays made of multiple materials to “difficult” grade
11 April 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On February 28, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea enacted a revised version of the Evaluation Criteria for Grading the Ease of Recycling of Packaging Materials (Ministry of …
Malaysia sets plastic roadmap with sustainability targets up to 2030
31 March 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In December 2021, the Malaysia Plastic Sustainability Roadmap, 2021–2030 (hereinafter “the Roadmap”) was published in Malaysia. The Roadmap identifies strategies and concrete action plans for achieving plastic circularity within the …
India to exempt labeling requirement to packaging used for imported products
under Plastic Waste Management Rules
18 March 2022
India
India
On January 20, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India released the draft “Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022,” and is soliciting opinions for 60 days. The …
New Plastic Control Rules under Law on Environmental Protection 2020 in Vietnam
23 February 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 10, 2022, the Vietnamese government established the Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (hereinafter “the Decree”), which came into effect …
Taiwan releases draft regulations on packaging materials containing PVC
10 December 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Taiwan’s environmental protection administration noticed a period of public comments for drafting “Restriction on the Production, Importation and Sales of Plate Packaging Material Containing Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Designated Recyclable Containers …
Singapore issues guideline on mandatory packaging reporting requirements
1 December 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On September 13, 2021, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore issued the Mandatory Packaging Reporting – Guide on Assessing if a Company is Required to Comply with the Regulation. …
China issues standards for labeling of recyclable beverage cartons
19 November 2021
China
China
On October 22, the Beijing Alliance of Technological Innovation in Compulsory Resources Recycling Industry released a set of standards called Recycling Label for Beverage Carton Package, which was effective immediately. …
China releases national plan for standards development
Standardization plans for green production, green design, green packaging revealed
8 November 2021
China
China
China’s State Council on October 10 released a general plan for standards development across all economic sectors. It defines policies, targets and main challenges of standards development for the next …
Malaysia announces 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025)
Incorporating EPR regulations on e-waste, etc.
3 November 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri on September 27, 2021, announced the latest national five-year plan, the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (hereinafter “the Plan”). The Plan focuses on three main themes: (1) …
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 …
Thailand to lift a ban on recycled plastic for food container
13 October 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ministry of Public Health of Thailand opened a “(Draft) Criteria, Conditions, and Guidelines for Evaluating the Recycled Plastic Processing and Recycled Plastic Pellets Safety for …
China releases revised national standard of restricting excessive package for foods and cosmetics
1 October 2021
China
China
On August 10, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China released a compulsory national standard – “Requirements of restricting excessive package -Foods and cosmetics” (GB 23350-2021). The standard, …
China’s Hainan Province updates list of plastic products that cannot be produced, sold or used
21 September 2021
China
China
China’s Hainan Province on August 16 released the second version of the List of Non-biodegradable, Single-use Plastic Products Banned for Production, Sale and Use in Hainan Province (the “List”) to …
China releases draft regulations on use and report of single-use plastics
10 September 2021
China
China
China’s Ministry of Commerce on July 16 published a draft of the Measures on the Use and Reporting of Single-use Plastic Products (一次性塑料制品使用、报告管理办法) to solicit comments (it was open for …
MOEJ unveils outline of draft implementing rules for Act on Plastic Resource Circulation
24 August 2021 
Japan
Japan
On August 23, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan held a meeting of the Subcommittee on Plastic Resource Circulation (a committee established under the Working Group for …
Indonesia MOEF reports implementation status of waste reduction regulations
15 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
On June 28, 2021, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) announced the implementation status of the “Regulations of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 75 of 2019 …
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. …
Thailand mandates industrial standard for food wrap
10 June 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry published “Ministerial Regulation on Stretch Cling Film For Food” in the Royal Gazette on 28 May 2021. The regulation mandates stretch wrapping film for food to conform …
China’s Jilin Province announces key measures on plastic pollution control for 2021
19 April 2021
China
China
The Development and Reform Commission and the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jilin Province, China on April 7, 2021 published the “Main Points of Plastic Pollution Control Measures for …
Thailand makes the industrial standard on Paper for Food Contact mandatory
16 April 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry notified “Draft Ministerial Regulation on Paper for food contact (TIS 2948-2562(2019))” to the WTO on 31 March 2021 by G/TBT/N/THA/604. The draft …
Sri Lanka bans the use of PET/PVC for packing agrochemicals
26 March 2021
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
On January 27, 2021, Sri Lank’s Ministry of Environment published the notification under Section 23W(1)(a) of the National Environmental Act (No. 47 of 1980) to prohibit the use of Polyethylene …
Singapore launched Packaging Partnership Programme
Collaboration between National Environment Agency and Singapore Manufacturing Federation
24 March 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On March 24, 2021, the National Environment Agency of Singapore officially launched the Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP) jointly with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) for better packaging material management. The …
China releases draft national standards related to hydrogen energy
28 February 2021
China
China
National Standardization Technical Committee for Hydrogen Energy released the “Official Announcement on the Call for Opinions on 3 National Standards, including “Compressed hydrogen dispenser for vehicles” and launched a call …
Korea consults draft amendment of labeling rules for packaging materials
22 February 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On February 22 of 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a draft amendment of the Guidelines on Labeling of Separation and Discharge Marking (MOE notification No. …
Thailand makes a survey of bioplastic food packaging and container
27 January 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ministry of Public Health has launched an online survey of bioplastic food packaging and container in January 2021. The objective of the survey is to …
China releases List of green product assessment standards (2nd batch)
Including plastic products, detergents and packing for express service
27 January 2021
China
China
In order to implement the requirement of “Opinions of General Office of the State Council on establishing a unified green product standard, certification and identification system” (GFB [2016] No 86) …
Brief report: the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (2)
Recycling of discarded products and packaging materials based on EPR
18 January 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). Article 54, 55 and 73 of the law stipulate requirements for the collection, …
Laos promulgates a regulation to control pre-packaged products
26 December 2020 
Laos
Laos
The Ministry of Science and Trade, Lao PDR established the “Decision of the Minister on the Pre-packaged Products Management in Lao P.D.R No. 1572/MOST” on 27 November 2020. The decision …
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 …
Thailand announced a tax incentive for biodegradable plastic products
10 November 2020
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand announced “Notification of Director-General of Revenue Department (No. 388) regarding Categories, Criteria, Procedures, and Conditions on Exemption of Corporate Income Tax for Expenses against Biodegradable Plastic Products” in the …
Growing Awareness of Plastic Waste Problem and Construction of Circular Economy in Japan
Domestic Trends in Bioplastics, as one of Key Solutions
28 July 2020
Japan
Japan
With the introduction of the mandatory charge for single-use plastic shopping bags on July 1, 2020, the plastic waste problem seems to have become more familiar to consumers. In my …
Indonesia sets stricter rules for specific wastes
E-waste will be regulated under this regulation
9 June 2020
Indonesia
Indonesia
On June 9, 2020, Indonesia enacted the “Governmental Regulation No. 27 of 2020 on Specific Wastes Management” (hereinafter referred to as the “governmental regulation”), which took effect on the same …
Philippines bans unnecessary single-use plastics in government offices
24 February 2020
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 23, 2022,the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 was published to enhance waste management, especially plastic waste. See more details in the …
Bill to fully amend Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 in Vietnam
Major changes expected in waste management
13 December 2019
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 13, 2019, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam published a new bill to fully amend the Environmental Protection Law of 2014 and opened the call …
Indonesia newly regulates packaging waste based on EPR scheme
5 December 2019
Indonesia
Indonesia
On December 5, 2019, Indonesia enacted the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 75 of 2019 on Producers’ Waste Reduction Roadmap (hereinafter referred to as “the regulation”). …
Roadmap towards 2030 guiding plastic reduction in Malaysia
18 October 2018
Malaysia
Malaysia
According to a local report on October 18, 2018, the Malaysian government released “Roadmap Towards Zero Single-use Plastics 2018-2030”, announcing its policy to eliminate plastic straws and plastic bags by …
