PFOA regulations in Asian countries
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a substance used primarily as a fluoropolymer processing aid and surfactant. Its salts are also widely used as coating agents and materials for semiconductor manufacturing. It …
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Thailand issues draft plan for integrated management of WEEE
Aiming for 10% home appliance recycling rate by 2026
14 August 2021 
Thailand
Thailand
On July 19, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment published on its website a draft action plan for integrated management of waste electrical …
Philippines, Solid Waste Management
13 August 2021 
Philippines
Philippines
Republic Act No. 9003, An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, Creating the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited and Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds …
Taiwan raises energy efficiency criteria of washing machine
12 August 2021 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On May 28, 2021, Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs released the revision of “Energy label energy efficiency criteria and labeling methods” for washing machine which is selected as energy label …
Public consultation for draft regulations of GHG and ODS organized in Vietnam
11 August 2021 
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on July 1, 2021 on collecting opinions on …
China promotes EPR system by encouraging home appliance manufacturers to set and achieve recycle targets
For TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner manufacturers
11 August 2021 
China
China
On August 4, 2021, China National Development and Reform Commission and 3 other government agencies released the “Notice on encouraging home appliance manufacturers to participate the recycling target responsibility system …
Indonesia publishes new regulations on chemical imports
Importers of hazardous chemicals are required to obtain the recommendation letter from the Ministry of Industry
7 August 2021 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On July 13, 2021, the “Regulation of the Minister of Industry No. 13 of 2021 on the Recommendation of the Importation of Hazardous substances” was enacted in Indonesia and came …
Philippines, Plastic Pollution Issues
4 August 2021
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898, which requires enterprises (producers of products generating plastic packaging waste with …
China announced “14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development”
Including the content of waste power battery recycling
2 August 2021
China
China
On July 7, 2021, China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced the “14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development”. The Plan aims to greatly improve the overall resource utilization capacity, …
China released Forerunner standard evaluation requirements (draft for comments) related to vehicles
2 August 2021
China
China
In 2018, State Administration for Market Regulations and other 7 departments of China jointly announced a corporate standard “forerunner” system based on corporate self-declared disclosure will be established and implemented. …
India publishes amended order for transition period, exemption, etc. under Compulsory Registration Scheme
2 August 2021 
India
India
On July 15, 2021, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published an amendment to the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021” to add …
Summary of Chapter 7 of the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021: Management of B3 Waste and Non-B3 Waste (Articles 274 – 470)
30 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
Management of Hazardous and Poisonous Waste (B3 Waste) 1. General overview In general, there are two main business entity types that are covered by this Regulation: Business entities whose production …
Indonesia, General overview of Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection and Management
30 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection and Management: General overview Overview of Environmental Approval Mechanism Summary of Chapter 7 of the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021: …
Overview of Environmental Approval Mechanism under the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021
30 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
The most significant change made by the enactment of the Law No. 11 of 2020 is the simplification of the process to give permits to business entities. The Law has …
Indonesia, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations
30 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
Ministry of Environment and Forest Ministry of Industry Ministry of Trade Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Manpower Ministry of Environment and Forest The Ministry of Environment and …
Thailand, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations
30 July 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry, MoI Department of Industrial Works, DIW Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, IEAT Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, MNRE Pollution Control Department, PCD Office of Natural Resources …
Thailand updates cosmetics regulations
30 July 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand published three notifications regarding cosmetics in the Royal Gazette on 21 June 2021. The notifications restrict chemical ingredients used for the production of …
South Korea announces draft amendment of K-BPR Enforcement Rules for public comments
30 July 2021 
South Korea
South Korea
On June 21, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea publicized a draft amendment of the Enforcement Rules for the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (K-BPR). …
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission releases draft guideline for E-Waste Management and Recycling System
29 July 2021 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
NOTE: On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published an official guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. See more details …
South Korea revises to promote recycling of used electric vehicle batteries
29 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On July 6, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea published and enforced a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree on the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical …
Taiwan issues notice on revision of “Regulations governing disposition of commodities failing inspection”
28 July 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, issued a notice regarding the revision of “Regulations governing disposition of commodities failing inspection”(the Regulations) and published …
South Korea issues draft amendment of Eco-Label Target Products and Certification Criteria for stricter standards and testing methods
27 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On June 15, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea published a draft amendment “Eco-Label Target Products and Certification Criteria” and invited comments on the draft by July …
India proposes mandatory energy efficiency labeling for Ceiling Fans
From voluntary to mandatory
26 July 2021
India
India
On July 5, 2021, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a draft regulation, “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Electric …
India issues changes to energy efficiency label specifications for LPG stoves and water heaters
26 July 2021
India
India
At the end of June 2021, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued instructions on the extension of label validity and new energy consumption standards for household LPG …
Philippines publishes draft on mercury regulation for medical devices
Thermometers, sphygmomanometers and dental restorative materials are covered
26 July 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On July 14, 2021, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines published a draft circular entitled “Banning of all Mercury-Containing Thermometers, Sphygmomanometers, Dental Amalgam Capsules and Liquid Mercury for …
Thailand bans import of plastic wastes within 5 yrs
23 July 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand established a “Notification of Pollution Control Department regarding the Definitions of Plastic Wastes and Plastic Scraps B.E. …
China adds 255 substances to chemicals inventory
23 July 2021
China
China
On June 17, 2021, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published on its website a list of 255 substances that have been added to the Inventory of Existing Chemical …
China to add 8 substances to chemicals inventory
23 July 2021
China
China
On June 15, 2021, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website a list of eight substances planned to be added to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances …
Japan, MOE solicits public comments on the revision of PFOS-related provisions of the Chemical Substances Control Act
Newly add PFOA used in specific products to be regulated
20 July 2021 
Japan
Japan
On July 7, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) began soliciting public comments on the new addition of PFOA used in specific products to the scope of regulation under …
Vietnam reviews implementation status of chemical control regulations
Full revision of the Law on Chemicals is under consideration to resolve existing issues
16 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 30, 2021, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference on the achievements of the Law on Chemicals to date, jointly …
Vietnam Chemicals Agency strengthens control of industrial precursors and N2O
16 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 24, 2021, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated the official letter No. 2850/BCT-HC on the Stricter Control of Production, …
Hazardous Substances Rules under discussion in Punjab, Pakistan
16 July 2021 
Pakistan
Pakistan
As of July 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Punjab, Pakistan has announced the draft Hazardous Substances Rules 2020 and it is in discussion. The proposed rules cover hazardous …
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 …
Vietnam released draft decree on POPs regulations under LEP2020
15 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 16, 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) released a draft decree that stipulates implementation rules for the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14) (hereinafter …
Hong Kong plans new regulations on disposable plastic tableware
13 July 2021 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On July 9, 2021, Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department released a draft on “Disposable plastic tableware regulation plan” and opened for public comment. The comment period will end on September …
Ministry of Labor of Taiwan notices revision of classification of “Priority controlled chemicals”
12 July 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 14, 2021, the Ministry of Labor of Taiwan noticed the revision of “Administrative measures for the priority controlled chemicals designation and handling” and released the revision draft. The …
MOEA of Taiwan amends RoHS regulations for seven types products
12 July 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 24, 2021, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of Taiwan announced the revision of inspection regulations for 7 types of products such as electric fans. In …
Vietnam MOIT releases draft to amend chemical management decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP
12 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
NOTE: On Oct. 18, 2022, Vietnamese government issued a governmental decree (Decree No. 82/2022/ND-CP) that partially revises Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP. See more details in the following: Vietnam revises detailed regulations …
Singapore publishes three regulations on collection and recycling of e-waste
9 July 2021 
Singapore
Singapore
On June 29, 2021, Singapore published three regulations based on the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA). All of them are related to the collection and recycling of e-waste and came into …
Singapore launches EPR-based e-waste management system
8 July 2021
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore’s first nationwide electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management system based on extended producer responsibility (EPR) was launched on July 1, 2021. This system is carried out in accordance with …
Vietnam drafting new governmental decree on GHG reduction
6 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
In June 2021, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam released the draft Decree on Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection (hereinafter referred to as the …
South Korea announces draft amendment of Stipulated Quantities for Toxic, Restricted, Prohibited and Authorized Substances
5 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issues draft amendment of the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Substances Subject to Authorization …
China announces pilot program to implement EPR scheme for automobiles
5 July 2021
China
China
China’s Ministries of Industry and Information Technology, Science and Technology, Finance, and Commerce on June 9 issued a circular on a plan for a pilot program to implement automotive product …
South Korea conducts public hearing on proposed amendment of Decree and Rules of K-REACH
5 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of legislation of partial amendments to the presidential decree and enforcement rules of the Act on Registration and …
South Korea drafts Notice on Information Disclosure Regarding Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Check
2 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
At the end of May 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it has finalized a draft of the “Notice on the Information Disclosure Regarding Consumer …
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 …
Taiwan adds sensor-type water faucets to water efficiency regulations
29 June 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 8, 2021, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) issued a public notice regarding the amendment to “the Mandatory Requirement for Water Efficiency Labeling Products of water equipment, sanitary …
MEPS for air cleaners announced in Taiwan
29 June 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On June 11, 2021, Bureau of Energy, Ministry of economic affairs, Taiwan, officially announced the “Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Rating Labeling and Inspection for Air Cleaners” …
Japan, MHLW Changes Measures to be taken when importing products that may contain asbestos
Requires written certification at the time of import that asbestos does not exceed 0.1 percent of the weight of the product
28 June 2021
Japan
Japan
On May 18, 2021, an order was promulgated to partially amend the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) requiring products that may contain asbestos to certify …
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. …
China adds 6 substances to regulated precursor chemicals list
25 June 2021
China
China
China’s State Council on May 28th revealed six substances added to the Catalog of Classification and Types of Precursor Chemicals (易制毒化学品的分类和品种目录) in accordance with Article 2 of the Regulation on …
China formally accepts Kigali Amendment
25 June 2021
China
China
China’s permanent representative to the United Nations on June 17 deposited the country’s instrument of acceptance with the UN Secretary-General. The amendment enters into force in China on September 15 …
China energy saving label
24 June 2021
China
China
Overview about energy conservation regulations in China In the 21st century, China’s economy is rapidly developing, while the ecological environment is gradually deteriorating. Problems have become more serious due to …
China to ban production and use of HBCD under Stockholm Convention
23 June 2021
China
China
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on June 4 issued a circular on operations to implement a ban on the production and use of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) under the Stockholm Convention …
China drafting national standards for biodegradable materials and products
23 June 2021
China
China
On April 29, 2021, State Administration for Market Regulation of China released drafts of 2 recommended national standards GB/T, “Biodegradable drinking straws” and “Degradability and identification requirements of biodegradable materials …
Malaysia issues standard for energy efficient vehicle certificate
23 June 2021 
Malaysia
Malaysia
NOTE: On July 27, 2022, Malaysia began to solicit opinions on proposed enhancements to CO2 emission regulations for road vehicles. See more details in the following: Malaysia to Consider Mandatory …
Bangladesh publishes E-waste Management Rule
Including collection targets and RoHS provisions for 10 substances
22 June 2021
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On June 10, 2021, Bangladesh’s Department of Environment (DOE) published the Hazardous Waste (e-waste) Management Rules, 2021 under the Bangladesh Environmental Protection Act, 1995. The E-waste rule covers the products …
Japan, Overview of Chemical Substances Control Act (CSCA)
21 June 2021
Japan
Japan
In 1973, the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (hereinafter “the Act” or “CSCA”) was established in Japan to prevent damages to human health caused …
Chemical Registration in Japan
21 June 2021
Japan
Japan
Thailand requests comments and information about PFHxS
18 June 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand released a questionnaire document to request comments and information about perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and …
Thailand mandates industrial standard for baby products
18 June 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand published the following two regulations in the Royal Gazette on 16 June 2021. Ministerial Regulation regarding designation of Nipples For Feeding Bottles as an …
Thailand, Domestic Waste in COVID Situation
18 June 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered changes in how societies operate. In February 2020, no one would have imagined that we could face such a situation, where entire white-collar workforce in …
China revises lists of banned cosmetic ingredients, adding 17 new items
18 June 2021
China
China
China’s National Medical Products Administration on May 28 issued the List of Banned Cosmetic Ingredients (化妆品禁用组分) and the List of Banned Botanical (Animal-derived) Cosmetic Ingredients (化妆品禁用植 (动) 物组分), both of …
Singapore revises MEPS rules for VRF Air Conditioners
17 June 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On April 1, 2021, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore implemented the “Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations 2021” and the “Energy Conservation (Prescribed Regulated Goods) …
India publishes Quality Control Order for Ortho Phosphoric Acid
16 June 2021
India
India
On June 15, 2021, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the quality control order for ortho phosphoric acid (Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021). The order is applicable to …
Philippines DOE publishes implementing guidelines of energy labeling rules
Air conditioners, refrigerators, television sets, and lighting products are subject to the guidelines
15 June 2021
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On August 23, 2022, the Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) made a WTO/TBT notification of a DOE proposal circular to add new 10 electrical and electronics equipment subject to …
Korea to tighten safety standards for disinfection and sterilization products
Draft amendment of Designation of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Check and Relevant Safety and Labeling Standards
15 June 2021
South Korea
South Korea
In early March 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a draft amendment of the Designation of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Check and Relevant Safety …
South Korea issues Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals Business Licenses
11 June 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On May 4 of 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea promulgated NIER Notification No. 2021-89 on Regulations on Hazardous Chemicals Business Licenses. In South Korea, the Chemicals …
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 …
Singapore NEA and ALBA jointly launch e-waste collection points
9 June 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On June 4, 2021, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that it has installed e-waste collection points together with ALBA, an accredited operator of the e-waste collection scheme. The collection …
Singapore tightens limit of lead content in paint to 90ppm
7 June 2021
Singapore
Singapore
The “Environmental Protection and Management Act (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2021” was promulgated in Singapore on June 3, 2021. This amendment strengthens the limit of lead content in paint …
Taiwan amends regulations for registration of chemical substances information
7 June 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On May 27, 2021, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration announced the amendment of “Regulation for information registration of new chemical substances and existing chemical substances”, and released the draft to …
China revises energy efficiency labeling rules for five products
three-phase motors, transformers, fans, TVs and set-top boxes
5 June 2021
China
China
China’s National Development and Reform Commission and State Administration for Market Regulation on May 17 published five sets of revised Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules (the “Rules”; 能源效率标识实施规则) for small …
Japan cabinet approves Bill for plastic resource management
2 June 2021
Japan
Japan
The Cabinet of Japan approved the Bill for the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics on March 9, 2021. The bill was submitted to the 204th ordinary Diet …
Product Designs in India
2 June 2021
India
India
In India, as in other countries, standards are issued to provide specifications for any goods, which are operated on a voluntary basis. However, based on enforceable laws and regulations such …
China Accelerates Plastic Regulations
Since Revision of Solid Waste Pollution Control Law in 2020
2 June 2021
China
China
China, aiming to enter the world market as an economic powerhouse, has raised the need for domestic production of technology in its five-year plans since 20 years ago, even in …
Philippines customs strengthens GHS compliance enforcement
1 June 2021
Philippines
Philippines
On April 12, 2021, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) of Philippines promulgated “Customs Memorandum Circular No. 78-2021: Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System pursuant to DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. …
Philippines adds 52 substance to PICCS in 2021
31 May 2021
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, Memorandum Circular No. 2021-08 was promulgated on May 24, 2021, adding 52 new substances to the PICCS (Philippine Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances), the country’s existing …
China adds 319 substances into List of existing chemical substances
31 May 2021
China
China
In April. 2021, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China added a total of 319 chemical substances into the “List of existing chemical substances” in two times. The reasons …
China issues standard for information disclosure assessment on EPR of electric and electronic producers
31 May 2021
China
China
On January 4, 2021, the China Standardization administration released a collective standard “Specification for information disclosure for extended producer responsibility of electric and electronic producers”. The standard will take effect …
Malaysia launches new website for hazardous substance registration
28 May 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia
In April 2021, the Department of Environment (DOE) of the Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia announced the close of its existing Environmental Hazardous Substance Notification and Registration (EHSNR) system …
India, Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for Electronics & IT Goods
26 May 2021
India
India
On January 16, 2013, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India published the ‘Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012’ (S.O. 2357(E), dated …
China drafts technical guideline for screening of priority chemical substances
26 May 2021
China
China
On May 7, 2021, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the “Guidelines for screening of priority assessment chemical substances ” (Draft for comments) and began soliciting comments from …
China announces FAQs related to registration of new chemical substances
26 May 2021
China
China
On April 25, 2021, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center MEE released the answers to the frequently asked questions(FAQ) related to the “Environmental management registration of new chemical substances” …
Chemical inventory development in Vietnam
Another Resurrection?
25 May 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
The most important point of the future chemical management system in Vietnam is the development of an inventory for existing chemical substances and the regulations for new chemical substances, but …
Vietnamese authority conducts questionnaire survey on implementation of chemical regulations
24 May 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On April 12, 2021, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued a notice regarding a questionnaire survey on implementation of Law on Chemicals …
India notifies draft QCOs for Polycarbonate, Polyurethanes, etc. to WTO-TBT
24 May 2021
India
India
On April 22, 2021, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Bureau of Indian Standards notified the draft quality control orders for Polycarbonate, Polyurethanes, etc. to WTO-TBT for comments. …
India publishes order for Compulsory Registration Scheme with the list of products and applicable standards
21 May 2021
India
India
On March 18, 2021, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY) published ‘Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021’. The products listed in the Schedule …
India publishes QCOs for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Linear Alkyl Benzene
18 May 2021
India
India
In the middle of April 2021, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the quality control orders for ‘ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers’ and ‘linear alkyl benzene’. These orders will come …
Taiwan released materials of “Chemical Registration and Joint Registration Forum”
17 May 2021
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
In April 2021, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration held the “Chemical Registration and Joint Registration Forum” and released the materials of the forum later on its website. At the forum, …
Thailand, Public Hearing on Thailand’s WEEE Act. – Another Resurrection?
17 May 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Globalization is a term often used for the current world development. The meaning of globalization is borderless world that is evolving in every way, expanding rapidly, extensively, spreading across the …
Malaysia releases self-assessment checklist to ensure compliance with CLASS Regulations
12 May 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia
A self-assessment checklist on the various requirements of the “Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013” (commonly referred to as the CLASS …
Thailand releases latest Draft WEEE Act for public consultation
7 May 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand released a draft of the Disposal and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of B.E. …
Thailand drafted revised hazardous substance list for public consultation
to restrict PFOA under the framework of POPs convention
6 May 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Recently in May 2021, the Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry of Thailand opened a draft notification to revise the hazardous substance list under Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 …
China notifies WTO/TBT of proposed revisions of MEPS for microcomputer
30 April 2021
China
China
State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a WTO/TBT notification on April 8, 2021 on the proposed revision to the mandatory national standard “Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency …
Indonesia, Waste management
30 April 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
In general, emerging countries face a problem of increased waste, due to the accelerated material consumption led by economic growth. Indonesia is no exception. In addition to increased municipal waste, …
China drafts amendment for regulations on road transportation of dangerous goods
Comments invited until May 1, 2021
30 April 2021
China
China
On April 1, 2021, the Ministry of Transport of P.R. China released the “Regulations on the administration of road transportation of dangerous goods (Revised draft for comments)” on its homepage. …
China establishes guidelines for assessing easy-to-collect & easy-to-recycle design of plastic products
30 April 2021
China
China
On January 18, 2021, China National Resource Recycling Association(CRRA) released the group standard ” General guidelines for the evaluation of plastic products’ easy-to-collect & easy-to-recycle design” (T/CRRA 0302-2020). The standard …
China releases 2021 annual report on trade-in of home appliances
30 April 2021
China
China
On March 30, 2021, one of China’s state-run think tanks, the Xinhua Outlook Research Institute, released its “2021 Annual Survey Report on Trade-in of Home Appliances”. In this report, it …
