China revises association standard for occupational exposure limits on chemicals in workplaces
13 January 2023 
China
China
Posts of Regulations for Factory
Vietnam reveals comments from ministries on draft revision of Law on Chemicals
13 January 2023 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 13, 2022, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published a result report of the public consultation on the Bill Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of …
Singapore solicits comments on proposed amendment to the Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations
11 January 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE February 17, 2023, Singapore officially published regulations on radiation protection. See more details below: Singapore promulgates and implements general regulations on management of ionising radiation On December 1, …
India releases Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for 2022
Ground water recharge increases
10 January 2023 
India
India
China issues 2023 List of Key Controlled New Pollutants
The 2023 list provides environmental risk control measures for 14 types of pollutants, including PFOA and related chemicals, and Dechlorane plus.
6 January 2023
China
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the 2023 List of Key Controlled New Pollutants. It was issued as part of the Action Plan on Controlling …
China’s Beijing issues regulations on water conservation
Requirements for water conservation in industry will be introduced.
5 January 2023
China
China
On Nov. 25, 2022, the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People’s Congress issued Municipal Regulations on Water Conservation, which will come into effect March 1, 2023. These regulations set out …
Korea announces “Major Disaster Reduction Roadmap” for Workplaces
28 December 2022 
South Korea
South Korea
On November 30, 2022, the South Korean government announced the “Major Disaster Reduction Roadmap” to achieve “safe and healthy workplaces and a happy Republic of Korea.” The roadmap incorporates four …
China drafts experimental measures for oversight of wastewater outlets into sea
The draft measures set out responsibilities of companies using wastewater outlets.
28 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 25, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published draft experimental measures for the oversight of wastewater outlets into the sea to seek public comments, which were accepted …
Korean gov. and Samsung sign MOU to supply recycled sewage as industrial water for semiconductor plant
27 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On November 30, 2022, the South Korean Ministry of Environment announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Samsung Electronics to activate sewage water recycling. Under the …
Korea to set quantities for newly designated 11 toxic substances
23 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On November 21, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea issued a draft amendment to the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and …
Philippines’ Continuous Industrialization: Effect on Water Quality and Supply
22 December 2022 
Philippines
Philippines
Figure 1. A part of Marilao River, part of the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) and one of the world’s most polluted river. Photo from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism …
Korea proposes improvements to GHG emissions trading system
22 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the plan to improve emissions trading system (hereinafter referred to as the improvement plan), which includes details for encouraging companies to reduce greenhouse gas …
China issues mandatory national standards for air pollutant emission control in four industries
The new standards introduce stricter regulations on VOCs.
22 December 2022
China
China
Indian Parliament approves Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
20 December 2022
India
India
The Indian Parliament on December 12, passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 laying the legal framework for establishing a carbon credit market, mandatory use of non-fossil fuel including green …
Philippines releases Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments
20 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On December 7, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released “ADVISORY: Energy Audit Guidelines for Designated Establishments.” Since the deadline for submitting the first energy audit reports …
China announces exclusion of energy use in material manufacturing from energy consumption limit scheme
20 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and National Bureau of Statistics announced that energy used in material manufacturing is excluded from the country’s energy consumption limit …
Korea to revise Regulations Concerning Preparation, etc. of EIA Reports and Enforcement Decree on EIA Act
16 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment issued an administrative notice on proposed partial revision of the Regulations Concerning Preparation, etc. of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, etc. from October 12 to November …
Philippines Promulgates Administrative Order regarding Mandatory Certification for LPG Cylinder
15 December 2022
Philippines
Philippines
On June 27th, 2022, “DTI-DAO No.22-11: The New Technical Regulation Concerning the Mandatory Certification of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Pressure Vessels, Services and Ancillary Products” (hereinafter referred to as “the …
China’s Jiangsu province releases draft plan for new pollutant control
The plan includes pilot projects in chemical industrial parks, a supplementary list of key regulated new pollutants, and more.
9 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 8, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu province, China, released a draft plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted until …
China’s Hebei province releases action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 13, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hebei province, China, released an action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted through …
China’s Shanghai releases draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments
PFOS-based fire extinguishing agents would be eliminated earlier than in the national plan
5 December 2022
China
China
On Nov. 1, 2022, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shanghai, China, released a draft action plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which were accepted …
Malaysia Announces Guidelines on Monitoring of Airborne Chemical Hazardous to Health
1 December 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
The Guidelines on Monitoring of Airborne Chemical Hazardous to Health, 2022 (hereafter referred to as the Guidelines) were released in Malaysia on August 29, 2022. The Guidelines provide guidance for …
Thailand regulates VOCs emission from large-scale chemical plants
1 December 2022 
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Industry published a set of announcements to control emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from chemical and petrochemical industries on 2 November 2022. The notifications are;
China publishes FAQs on revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer
30 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 21, 2022, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published FAQs on the revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer, issued Nov. …
China’s Hainan province releases draft rules for solid waste pollution control
The proposed rules complement the corresponding national law
30 November 2022
China
China
On Nov. 9, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan province, China, released draft provincial rules for solid waste pollution control to seek comments, which were accepted through …
China’s Zhejiang province releases local standard to evaluate “sponge cities“
25 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 30, 2022, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Zhejiang province, China, released a local standard to evaluate “sponge cities”. A sponge city is a city that …
India to partially revise water quality standards for treated wastewater at Common Effluent Treatment Plants
25 November 2022
India
India
On November 11, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India issued a draft regulation “Environment (Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2022” amending the water quality standards for treated …
Korea adds eight reproductive toxic substances as controlled hazardous substances
Under Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards
25 November 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 18, 2022, the Ministry of Employment and Labor of South Korea published an amended version of the “Regulations on Occupational Safety and Health Standards”. The purpose of this …
India amends emission standards for new engines used for generator sets with 800kW or less
24 November 2022
India
India
On November 4, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2022” to revise the emission standards for fixed-speed or …
Taiwan to tighten VOC regulations on “Polyurethane” related industries
22 November 2022 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On October 12, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the draft revision to the standard “Air pollution regulations and emission standards for volatile organic compounds in …
Thailand, Preparation for Upcomming Particulate Matter Season
21 November 2022
Thailand
Thailand
The month of November is when the winter season begins for Thailand. In the past years, during winter season, the air quality gets particularly worse than other seasons due to …
China strengthens environmental measures for the Yangtze River Basin
Regulations on maritime transportation of hazardous chemicals will be tightened
21 November 2022
China
China
On September 8, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission, and 15 other administrative agencies of China promulgated the “In-depth action plan for the …
China to develop pollutant discharge standards, tighten VOC regulations for key industries
21 November 2022
China
China
At a regular press conference of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Sept. 28, 2022, Yan E, a Deputy Director of Department of Laws, Regulations, and Standards talked about …
China issues Yellow River Protection Law
Including water withdrawal regulation, a water allocation system and water pollutant discharge limits
18 November 2022
China
China
On Oct. 30, 2022, China issued the Yellow River Protection Law, which will come into effect April 1, 2023. This law introduces to the Yellow River basin a ban on …
China Coating Industry Association investigates use of 73 chemicals under the New Pollutants Action Plan
17 November 2022
China
China
On October 24, 2022, the China Coating Industry Association announced that it would conduct a survey on the use of 73 chemicals in the Coating industry, including PFCAs, UV-350. The …
China revises definition of diesel fuel in Hazardous Chemicals List
16 November 2022
China
China
Vietnam Releases Proposed Amendments to Technical Regulations to Limit Noise and Vibration
16 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 15, 2022, the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the General Department of Environment released drafts of the National Technical Regulations(QCVN) for Noise, Vibration, and Sedimentation and …
Malaysia passes amendments to the Environmental Quality Bill in the House of Representatives
Increasing fines by up to 100 times
15 November 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
The House of Representatives of Malaysia passed amendments to the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill 2022 on October 5, 2022. It is scheduled to be discussed in the Senate in the …
China’s Hebei province revises regulations on solid waste management
Hazardous waste will be regulated more tightly
15 November 2022
China
China
On Sept. 28, 2022, the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Hebei province, China, published revised “Hebei Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution,” which will come …
China revises national standard for water metering devices
10 November 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, the State Administration for Market Regulation released the national standard “General rules for equipping and managing the water metering devices in water-use organizations” (GB/T 24789-2022). This …
Introduction of 10 cases of violation of VOC fugitive emissions in Jiangsu Province, China
Unused waste gas treatment facilities, performing work that generates VOCs in open workplaces, etc.
9 November 2022
China
China
On September 22, 2022, the Ecological Environmental Department of Jiangsu Province of China announced 10 cases of violation of VOC emission rules. Fugitive emissions are the irregular discharge of air …
Shenzhen, China, promulgated the “Sponge City Construction Management Regulations”
9 November 2022
China
China
On July 25, 2022, the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, China, promulgated the “Shenzhen Sponge City Construction Management Regulations.” The regulations came into effect on September 1, 2022. A sponge city …
Malaysia Amends Regulations Concerning Sewerage Charges
8 November 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Water Services Industry (Sewerage Services Charges) Regulations 2022 were promulgated on September 20, 2022. These regulations specify the charges for sewerage for each sector. The regulations shall …
Vietnam issues circular to amend implementation regulations for Law on Chemicals
8 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 27, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a circular (Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BCT) to amend Articles 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of Circular No. …
Vietnam revises detailed regulations for Law on Chemicals
1 November 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 18, 2022, Vietnam’s government issued a governmental decree (Decree No. 82/2022/ND-CP) that revises Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP specifying and providing guidelines for implementation of certain articles of the Law …
Singapore promulgates and enforces three laws on GHG regulation
1 November 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 30, 2022, Singapore promulgated three laws on GHG regulation, all of which came into effect on October 1, 2022.
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 …
China’s Shandong province publishes regulations on solid waste management
The new regulations will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 21, 2022, China’s Shandong province published provincial regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control that are based on a national law called the Solid Waste Environmental Pollution Control …
Vietnam releases draft revision of Law on Chemicals, plans to enact it in 2025
27 October 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Oct. 12, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade released a draft revision of the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12). The revision was proposed as the Law on Chemicals, which …
Korea implements Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and Medical Waste Generator Certification System
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
Korea eases burden on operators under evaluation of environmental management levels at business establishments system
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On October 7, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea partially amended and enforced the Notification on the Evaluation Methods of Environmental Management Levels at Business Establishments. The main …
India amends Rules on registration and responsibilities of vehicle scrapping facilities
24 October 2022
India
India
On September 16, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published and enforced the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2022, which …
Thailand strengthens BOD-COD online monitoring of industrial effluent
22 October 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry published “Notification of the Department of Industrial Works prescribing the Criteria for the Approval of a Factory with a Wastewater Treatment …
China’s Zhejiang province releases draft plan for new pollutant control
19 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 30, 2022, The Department of Ecology and Environment of Zhejiang province, China, released a draft plan for new pollutant control to seek public comments, which will be accepted …
Phillipines, Chemical Control Orders
12 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
Republic Act No. 6969, An Act to Control Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for other Purposes or known as the “Toxic …
Philippines Publishes Draft Chemical Control Order for Benzene
12 October 2022
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on September 22, 2022, a draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene (hereinafter referred to as the Draft) was published, and comments were solicited. The …
Korea excludes heating fuels and non-isolated intermediates from point pollutant source surveys
Regulations on Emissions Survey and Calculation Factors of Chemical Substances is revised
11 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 13, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the revised version of the Regulations on Emissions Survey and Calculation Factors of Chemical Substances (Ministry of Environment Notification No.2022-172). …
Thailand opens draft PRTR regulation for public consultation
11 October 2022
Thailand
Thailand
On September 13th, 2022, Thailand Ministry of Industry opened the latest draft “Notification of Ministry of Industry: Reporting of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) B.E. 25XX” for pubic consultation. …
China Announces Q&A on National Carbon Emissions Trading Market
10 October 2022
China
China
In August 2022, the China Environment Publishing Group released its Q&A on the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market. The five-chapter document, which was reviewed and approved by the Department of …
China’s Tianjin releases draft measures setting limits on pollutant discharge
Emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and other important pollutants would be regulated
7 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 14, 2022, the government of Tianjin, China, released draft measures setting limits on pollutant discharge by private companies and public entities. Comments on the draft will be accepted …
China announces program for ecological protection of Yellow River basin
Pollution outlet inspections and groundwater contamination control measures will be carried out
4 October 2022
China
China
On Aug. 5, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other government departments announced a Program for Ecological Protection of the Yellow River Basin. The program focuses on outstanding …
China’s Jiangsu province issues local standard for environmental management by manufacturers
3 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 6, 2022, the Market Regulatory Administration of Jiangsu Province, China, issued a local standard called the Guidelines for Whole-process Environmental Management of Industrial Enterprises (DB/T 4342-2022), which will …
Korea considers improving GHG emissions trading system to promote carbon neutrality
30 September 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On August 16, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea held the first meeting of the Council for Advanced Emissions Trading System (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”) to …
Thailand requires GHG emission reporting to oil & gas concessionaire
27 September 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy published “Notification of the Department of Mineral Fuels regarding Criteria on Reporting and Calculation Methods of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Petroleum …
Malaysia releases draft guidelines for noise reduction in workplace
27 September 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia
In Malaysia, a call for comments on the Guidelines on Occupational Noise Control 202X (hereinafter “the proposed guideline”) was announced on August 15, 2022. The proposed guideline is a supplemental …
Thailand announces effluent standard for leather tannery
26 September 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Marine Department, Ministry of Transport, Thailand announced “Notification of the Marine Department No.153/B.E. 2565 (2022) Prescribing Standard for Controlling wastewater from Industrial Factories, Industrial Estates, and Industrial Zones with Engagement …
China reveals violation cases of illegally falsified EIA reports
26 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 6, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published an article on three cases of environmental impact assessment (EIA) report falsification, which took place in Jiangsu, Sichuan and …
India adds petrochemical product manufacturing units to Designated Consumers under Energy Conservation Act
22 September 2022
India
India
On September 7, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification to add petrochemical production units such as fibre intermediates, polymers, performance plastics, and synthetic rubbers as “Designated …
India amends compliance timelines for SO2 emission standard and environmental compensation rates for thermal power plants
19 September 2022
India
India
On September 5, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) published and enforced the “Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2022”, which amend the compliance timelines …
Bangladesh publishes Air Pollution Control Rules including emission standards for mobile and stationary sources
14 September 2022 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On July 26, 2022, Bangladesh’s Ministry of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the Air Pollution (Control) Rules 2022. These rules are established under the “Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act …
Shanghai issues rules for identifying party responsible for pollution of land for construction
13 September 2022
China
China
On Aug. 15, 2022, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment and Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources of China’s Shanghai issued Measures for Identifying the Party Responsible for …
China gives explanation for new pollutant control measures
30 August 2022
China
China
At a press conference held by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China on July 21, 2022, Liu Zhiquan, the director of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Pollution Emission …
Comprehensive Utilization of Bulk Solid Waste in China
29 August 2022
China
China
A key focus area in the comprehensive use of resources in China, bulk solid waste consists of seven different types[1]: coal gangue, fly ash, tailings, industrial by-product gypsum, slag, construction …
India to develop and promote renewable energy and carbon markets
Lok Sabha receives proposed amendments to Energy Conservation Act
26 August 2022
India
India
In India, a bill “the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022”, was submitted to the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022 to promote the development of renewable energy and the domestic …
China announces program to ensure carbon emissions peaking in manufacturing sector
25 August 2022
China
China
On Aug. 1, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a program to ensure carbon emissions peaking …
Taiwan to add emission limits for 18 hazardous air pollutants and strengthen the emission limit for trichloroethene
23 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 29, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan announced the draft revision to the “Types and emission limits of the 1st batch hazardous air pollutants from fixed sources”. …
China to introduce data labeling rules for automated monitoring of pollutant discharge for more effective regulation
22 August 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued new rules for labeling automated monitoring data of pollutant discharge. The rules aim to help establish a system to …
Thailand announces effluent standard for Sanitary Landfill
21 August 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Prescribing Effluent Standards for the Control of Wastewater Discharge from Sanitary Landfill Facility, B.E. 2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
Minister of Environment of New Zealand releases its first national adaptation plan
19 August 2022 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On August 3, 2022, the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment (MfE) released New Zealand’s first ever National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address priority climate change-related risks identified in the …
Taiwan revises rules for recycling general kitchen waste
18 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 27, 2022, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration announced a revision of its rules for general waste disposal, which are called the General Waste Removal and Disposal Processes. Article 14 …
Taiwan introduces heavier penalties for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Act
18 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On July 27, 2022, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor issued a revised version of the “Key Points for Processing Cases of Violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Labor …
Thailand updates requirements for safety officers at workplaces
15 August 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Labor published “Ministerial Regulation Regarding Arrangement of Safety Officers, Department, or Group of Person to Conduct Safety Operation in the Workplace B.E. 2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
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 …
Current status and challenges regarding waste and wastewater treatment infrastructure in Vietnam
11 August 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 5, 2022, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC”), jointly with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), held …
Taiwan revises air pollutant emission standards for tape manufacturing industry to strengthen VOC regulations
10 August 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 22, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan released the revised “Air pollution control and emission standard of volatile organic compounds for tape manufacturing industry”. The term “tape” …
China steps up efforts against “black and smelly” water bodies in cities
Enhanced measures will be taken to control pollution from industrial companies
9 August 2022
China
China
On July 17, 2022, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and other three government departments of China announced a program to solve the issue of “black and smelly” water …
Singapore publishes bill stipulating a gradual increase in carbon tax after 2024, and solicits comments
8 August 2022
Singapore
Singapore
NOTE: Singapore officially published an amendment act on carbon pricing. See more details below. Singapore promulgates act stipulating a gradual increase in carbon tax rate after 2024 On July …
Vietnam announces national strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
5 August 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On July 26, 2022, Vietnam issued an official decision of the prime minister to approve a National Strategy for Addressing Climate Change through 2050 (Decision No. 896/QD-TTg). The final goal …
China releases “Yellow River Basin Ecological Environment Protection Plan”
To promote water conservation, intensive use, and wastewater recycling in industry
3 August 2022
China
China
On June 11, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Water Resources issued …
China releases draft measures to oversee industrial energy conservation to seek public comments
Companies would be monitored to ensure compliance with energy consumption limits and other energy conservation rules
2 August 2022
China
China
On July 5, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released draft measures to oversee industrial energy conservation to seek comments, which will be accepted through Aug. 5, 2022. …
China releases draft for opinions on “List of Solid Waste Classification”
To establish a solid waste classification system and strengthen the management
1 August 2022
China
China
On June 23, 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the draft for opinions on “List of Solid Waste Classification”. The deadline for submitting opinions is July …
China announces comprehensive program to improve water environment in Lake Taihu basin
Industrial pollution control and the green transformation of the manufacturing industry are promoted
29 July 2022
China
China
On June 23, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and other five government departments of China announced a comprehensive program to improve the water environment in the Lake Taihu …
Jakarta, Indonesia enforces a law that requires individuals and businesses to reduce and separate garbage
28 July 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
The “Jakarta Governor Decree No. 102 of 2021 on Garbage Management Obligations in Regions and Companies” was enforced in Jakarta, Indonesia from June 9, 2022. This Decree was promulgated on …
China releases experimental guidelines on safety management of construction projects for hazardous chemical production
28 July 2022
China
China
On June 10, 2022, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management released experimental guidelines on the safety risk management of “hazardous chemical production construction projects”. A “hazardous chemical production construction project” refers …
Law on the Protection of the Yangtze River (Whitelist of hazardous goods)
25 July 2022
China
China
On December 26, 2020, The China’s National People’s Congress published the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of the Yangtze River (the “Law”). The purpose of …
India proposes amendment to Emission Standards for PM from Industrial Boilers
22 July 2022
India
India
On June 29, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced proposed rules to amend the emission standards for particulate matter (PM) from industrial boilers as …
China releases guidelines on management plan, manifest of hazardous waste for waste-generating companies
21 July 2022
China
China
On June 20, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a national ecology and environment standard called the Technical Guideline for Deriving Hazardous Waste Management Plans and Records (HJ …
Korea strengthens regulations on plants that violate emission standards for POPs
amendment to the Persistent Organic Pollutants Control Act
20 July 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On June 10, 2022, the Ministry of the Environment of South Korea published and enforced the revised “Persistent Organic Pollutants Control Act” (Act No. 18911). In this amendment, the content …
