Japan
On March 31, 2025, Japan published the “Action Plan for the Development of a Recycled Plastics Market for Automobiles,” compiled by the industry-government-academia consortium. This plan aims to increase the …
*Taiwan
On March 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced the “Voluntary Product Carbon Footprint Management Regulations” and the revised “Greenhouse Gas Certification and Verification Bodies Management Regulations.” Both regulations will …
China
On Feb. 28, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration published a recommended national standard, “Recovery of Traction Battery Used in Electric Vehicle—Echelon Use—Part 5: Battery Design …
Australia
On March 3, 2025, Australia enforced the “Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024” (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”), which had been promulgated on January 2, 2025. The Rules, established under …
New Zealand
On February 20, 2025, New Zealand’s Parliament introduced the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill and commenced a public consultation on the proposal, with submissions open until April 3, …
China
On September 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced the amended voluntary national standard “Labeling of Plastic Products” (GB/T 16288-2008), now updated to GB/T 16288-2024. This …
Australia
On March 18, 2025, the Product Lifecycle Responsibility Bill 2025 was introduced in the Parliament of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The bill seeks to minimize the impact of various …
South Korea
On March 17, 2025, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea published a draft amendment to the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (hereinafter …
Indonesia
On March 6, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 87/2025 on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEPS) …
China
On Feb. 27, 2025, the government of Zhejiang province, China, announced a set of measures to implement carbon emission intensity control and carbon emissions caps. These measures constitute a provincial …
China
On Jan. 9, 2025, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association, a Chinese non-profit organization, published association standards that set out carbon footprint assessment (or “quantification”) methodologies and requirements for the …
Japan
On February 4, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced the Carbon Footprint Display Guide. Detailed information regarding carbon footprint (CFP), including specific calculation methods, has already been published …
China
On Jan. 16, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published on its website the first list of recommended association standards for carbon footprint assessment (or “quantification”) of industrial …
South Korea
On December 24, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment enforced revised notification of Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria with the aim of promoting the production and consumption of …
China
On February 7, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released a draft of the mandatory environmental standard “Technical Specifications for Public Disclosure of Environmental Information on Non-Road …
Philippines
In the Philippines, the “Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program on Fuel Economy Label of Road Transport Vehicles” was promulgated on December 17, 2024, and …
*Hong Kong
On February 14, 2025, the Hong Kong Government released the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2025. The Notice seeks to update the …
*Taiwan
On January 2, 2025, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan issued amendments to the “Vehicle Fuel Energy Standards and Inspection Management Measures”. Vehicles that do not meet the fuel …
China
On January 7, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued the “List of Implementing Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program” (list). The “Notice on the Implementation …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has published 10 total guidelines under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on December 30, 2024, all of which came into effect since January 1, 2025. …
South Korea
On December 18, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced its plan to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are widely used as refrigerants. The plan, titled “HFC Management …
Australia
Australia’s Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group released its final report “The Circular Advantage” on December 18, 2024, presenting actions the Australian government should take towards transitioning to a circular economy. …
South Korea
On November 6, 2024, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) issued an administrative preliminary notice on draft amendment to the Notice on the Procedure for Reducing the Amount of Recycling …
China
On Dec. 31, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a revised recommended national standard that sets out environmental protection requirements for fax machines and multifunction fax machines (GB/T …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) implements Malaysian Standard MS2530:2022 series (commonly known as MSPO 2.0) as a part of the mandatory palm oil sustainability scheme ‘MSPO Certification’ on January …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a voluntary national standard for the label and logo of recycled plastics (GB/T 45090-2024). The standard shows requirements for …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a voluntary national standard that shows allowable concentrations for certain hazardous chemicals in recycled plastics (GB/T 45091-2024). The English …
India
India’s Ministry of Steel has published the Taxonomy for Green Steel on December 12, 2024, said to be the world’s first of its kind.
Vietnam
On November 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 19/2024/QD-TTg on the Roadmap for Application of Emission Standards to Imported, Manufactured or Assembled Vehicles (hereinafter “the …
China
On Dec. 20, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued WTO/TBT notifications of draft revised mandatory national standards that set noise limits for tractors and harvest machines, respectively. Their …
South Korea
On November 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea enacted a partial revision to the Notice on the Calculation Method for Mandatory Procurement and Lease of Low-emission …
South Korea
On November 12, 2024, the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with EPD …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 on December 31, 2024. Its date of coming into effect will be the same as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation …
Philippines
In the Philippines, four draft administrative orders related to air pollution were released in 2024 to solicit public comments. The four draft administrative orders respectively set out (1) environmental standards …
*Taiwan
On December 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan published a draft of the “Voluntary Product Carbon Footprint Management Measures”. The public comment period will end 30 days after …
China
On Oct. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a mandatory national standard that defines water efficiency requirements and water efficiency grades for toilets, which is titled “Minimum …
Australia
On December 10, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) published “Australia’s Circular Economy Framework.” The framework sets an ambitious goal of doubling Australia’s circularity …
Pakistan
Pakistan’s National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has promulgated five regulations of energy labels for air conditioners, fans, refrigerators, LED lights and motors on March 20, 2024.
South Korea
On October 8, 2024, South Korean Rep. Im Yi-ja submitted a representative motion on a bill to partially amend the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and …
China
On Nov. 6, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a 2024 Report on China Climate Change Response Policies and Actions.
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on November 26, 2024. As the first legislation in regulating energy conservation, the Act now imposes duties such as appointment …
China
On Sept. 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a recommended national standard for tumble dryers and washer-dryer combos for domestic and similar uses, which is titled “Household …
Vietnam
On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …
South Korea
On August 30, 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea promulgated a new revised version of the Enforcement Order of the Energy Use Rationalization Act, announcing …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary legislative notice of partial amendments to the Regulations for Evaluation of Electric Vehicles to be Promoted from September 26 …
China
On Aug. 23, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a recommended national standard titled “Green Product Assessment—Printers and Multifunction Devices”, which will come into effect March 1, 2025. …
*Taiwan
On Sept. 24, 2024, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection of Taiwan, a branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced revisions to Taiwan’s testing requirements for low-voltage three-phase …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of the South Korea issued a preliminary notice of legislation of draft partial amendment to the Products Subject to Eco-Labeling and Certification Criteria making it open …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Ecomark Rules, 2024 on 26 September 2024, which came into force on the same day. The Rules constitute …
South Korea
On September 5, 2024, the National Assembly of South Korea announced that it has formulated a bill entitled “Special Law on the Reduction and Management of Microplastics” and will deliberate …
China
On Aug. 23, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard titled “Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Energy Saving and Environment Protection Specification” (GB 44499-2024), which will …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on October 14, 2024, the “Draft Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labelling Program on Fuel Economy Label of Road Transport Vehicles” was published, …
Laos
On October 1, 2024, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Decision on Green Labels was enacted in Laos, which was then promulgated in the official gazette on October 4, 2024. This …
China
On August 23, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation approved a voluntary national standard “Greenhouse gases—Carbon footprint of products—Requirements and guidelines for quantification” (GB/T 24067-2024), which was proposed and …
South Korea
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea has issued a preliminary notice of legislation of a partial amendment to the Enforcement Rules of Energy Use Rationalization Act …
China
On Aug. 16, 2024, the China Electronics Standardization Institute publishes two draft association standards that set out methods and requirements for the carbon footprint quantification of storage devices and servers, …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of the South Korea issued a preliminary notice of legislation of a draft Decree partially amending the Presidential Decree on the Act on Promotion of …
China
On Sept. 9, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced a pilot program for product carbon footprint labeling certification. The published details of the program include eligible products, criteria …
Australia
In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, “NSW Plastics: The Way Forward” (Draft for Consultation), which sets out proposals for reducing plastic use in the future, was released on September 8th, …
*Taiwan
On Sept. 4, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs published a revised standard that sets out an energy efficiency criterion and labeling rules for energy conservation labels for indoor lights. …
China
On July 30, 2024, the China National Institute of Standardization published a draft revised national standard called the General Principles of Stipulation for Energy Efficiency Requirements of Energy Consuming Products. …
South Korea
On July 19, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with industrial players in the home appliance sector with the aim of …
Philippines
On August 13, 2024, the “Implementing Guidelines of the Philippines Transport Vehicle Fuel Economy Labeling Program on Registration Procedures and Compliance Mechanism” was established in the Philippines. These implementing guidelines …
South Korea
The National Assembly of South Korea announced to issue a preliminary notice of legislation of a bill to partially amend the Clean Air Conservation Act (hereinafter “the proposed bill”) for …
Vietnam
On June 27, 2024, the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety was passed by the Vietnam National Assembly. This law consists of 8 chapters and 89 articles, providing for …
China
On Aug. 1, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation made a WTO/TBT notification of a draft revised mandatory national standard (GB) called the Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency …
China
On June 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published a revised version of the recommended national standard, “Green Product Assessment—Sanitary Wares” (GB/T 35603-2024), which sets out green product …
Singapore
On July 10, 2024, the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it would ban new registrations of diesel engine passenger cars and taxis from January 1, 2025. The measure …
South Korea
From October 2023 through to March 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea conducted its first phase of a pilot project with the aim for establishing …
India
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has published the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms “CAFE III” and “CAFE IV” and has invited comments. CAFE is calculated based on the …
Philippines
On June 18, 2024, the implementation guidelines for the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for televisions, refrigerators, lighting, display monitors, and air conditioners were published in the Philippines. These implementation …
Malaysia
In Malaysia, on April 25, 2024, two guidelines on the MyHIJAU system “Guideline for the Registration of MyHIJAU Mark Product Version 2.0” and “Guideline for the Registration of MyHIJAU Mark …
India
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has published the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms “CAFE III” and “CAFE IV” and has invited comments. CAFE is calculated based on the …
China
On April 29, 2024, the China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard called “Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for heat pumps and water …
Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies of Sri Lanka has published the Standardization and Quality Control Regulations under the Import and Exports (Control) Act, No.1 of 1969, …
China
On June 28, 2024, the China Petrochemical Industry Federation released a draft national voluntary standard (GB/T) titled “Requirements of concentration limits for restricted substances in recycled plastics” on the National …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it enacted the partial amendment (June 2023) to the Noise and Vibration Control Act on June 14, 2024. In order …
Philippines
On June 10, 2024, in the Philippines, two Department of Energy (DOE) circulars amending the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) guidelines and the Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP) guidelines …
Philippines
Department of Energy (DOE) Circular No. DC2024-05-0015 “Rules of Procedure in Administrative Cases for Violations under Republic Act No. 11285 (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act)” was promulgated in the Philippines …
China
On April 29, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published the following mandatory national standards: Minimum Allowable of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Cold Store (Box) and …
Philippines
As confirmed on May 30, 2024, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and the Solid Waste Management Division have published a “Roadmap …
China
On May 8, 2024, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association published a draft of an association standard called the Technical Specifications of Recycled Plastics for the Household Electrical Appliances. The …
China
On April 22, 2024, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association issued two association standards related to the safe service life, one is “Safe service life for household electrical appliances Part …
South Korea
Upon the start of full implementation of the Energy Efficiency Grading Scheme for electric vehicles (EVs) on April 1, 2024, it becomes mandatory to attach energy grading labels to every …
*Taiwan
On April 17, 2024, the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced the amended version of the notice “Energy efficiency criteria and labeling methods for the energy saving …
Singapore
On March 28, 2024, in Singapore, the “Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024” (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) were promulgated and came into effect on April …
South Korea
On March 1, 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea (MOTIE) announced that a safety standard inspection conducted on a total of 1,008 products in 71 …
*Taiwan
On April 16, 2024, the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released the amended version of the notice “Allowable energy consumption standards, as well as labelling items and …
South Korea
On February 23, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that it has drafted a new amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for Efficiency …
Philippines
On April 16, 2024, the Philippine Department of Energy notified the WTO/TBT of the draft “Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program for Category M1 Road …
Brunei
As confirmed in February 2024, a notification stipulating the effective date of January 14, 2023 of the Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) introducing …
India
On March 1, 2024, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India has added packaged boilers and commercial beverage coolers as voluntary products under the energy efficiency labeling scheme “Standards …
*Taiwan
On February 23, 2024, the Energy Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the amended the “Energy efficiency standard and labeling method for the energy saving mark of axial …
Vietnam
On January 9, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport published a draft National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on Safety Technology and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (hereinafter “the Draft”) and invited comments …
Malaysia
SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) published an industrial standard, “SIRIM ECO 018:2024 Eco-labelling criteria -Recycled plastic products” on February 16, 2024. This standard establishes eco-labeling requirements for …
Malaysia
SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) published an industrial standard, “SIRIM ECO 055:2024 Eco-labelling criteria –Air Conditioners” on February 16, 2024. This standard establishes the SIRIM ecolabel requirements …
*Hong Kong
On February 16, 2024, the Hong Kong government published a notice of the amendment to the Toys and Children’s Products Safety Ordinance in the Gazette. The purpose of the Notice …
Philippines
In the Philippines, the implementing guidelines of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for clothes washing machines and household energy saving devices/low voltage saving devices were published on March 4, …
*Taiwan
On March 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan published 14 amended Green Mark standards for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), including printer, computer and ink cartridge. The containment …
South Korea
On January 22, 2024, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), an agency operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea, revised and officially notified …
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