India
On November 11, 2020, India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises published ‘Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020’. The electrical equipment covered by the order and the Indian standards …
India
On November 16, 2020, India notified the draft on quality control orders for methylene chloride, red phosphorus and 3(N, N di-ethyl) aminophenol to WTO-TBT and 60 days-comment has been conducted. …
China
As the only province that implements the pilot project- “Promotion the Consumption of Renewal of Household Appliances by Improving the Waste Household Appliances Recycling and Treatment System”, the government of …
China
On October 26, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China released an announcement on matters related to the transition of registration of environmental management …
China
On November 2, 2020, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China published the second List of Priority Chemicals for Regulation. The 18 listed chemical substances are as follows. Number …
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 …
India
On November 4, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the draft of Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2020 to WTO-TBT and 30 days-comment has been conducted. The provisions …
China
On September 13, 2020, the China National Light Industry Council released the “Guideline for Classification and Label Standard of Biodegradable Plastic Products”, which make a further explanation of the concept …
Philippines
On October 29, 2020, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that they are preparing WEEE regulations based on …
Thailand
Thailand Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) recently announced a requirement that manufacturers and/or importer of TISI certified products shall affix electronic information by QR Code together with the TISI mark. Ministry …
Vietnam
On October 28, 2020, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam issued the “Decision 2395/QD-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (hereinafter referred to as this …
China
On September 22, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China submitted a WTO/TBT notification of a proposed revision to the compulsory National Standard of P.R.C. (GB) called Fuel …
China
China’s National Development and Reform Commission released “List of Products Regulated under Water Efficiency Labeling (2nd Batch)” and three related Implementation Rules on October 15, 2020. The three Implementation Rules are …
China
On September 23, 2020, State Administration for Market Regulation of China submitted a notification, the proposed compulsory “National Standard of P.R.C., Specification for the Limitation of Harmful Substances Found …
Vietnam
On October 16, 2020, the Vietnam Chemical Agency (Vinachemia) of Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) promulgated an official document No. 897/HC-ATHC to announce the reopen of substance nomination to …
China
On September 22, 2020, State Administration for Market Regulation of China submitted a notification， the “National Standard of the P.R.C., Limits of Certain Heavy Metal in Printing Ink” to WTO/TBT. …
China
On September 21, 2020, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong released the “Catalogue of Plastic Products Restricted and Prohibited …
China
The latest trends in tightening regulations on VOC content in products such as paints and inks in China. 1. Recently promulgated 7 new VOC national standards and their background …
China
On October 2, 2020, Ministry of Emergency Management of China released the “Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China” (Draft for Comments) and opened a call for …
China
China, Regulations on Waste Electrical and Electronic Products On February 25, 2009, the State Council of China issued the Regulation on the Management of Collection and Disposal of Waste Electrical …
China
Background As China’s electrical and electronics industry developed, deficiencies in the systems for China’s RoHS 1 emerged, and revision of RoHS 1 became an urgent need. It was also necessary …
China
In China, new chemical substances are managed in a system where “companies apply and register chemical substances for themselves”, based on the Measures on the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances and the Guidelines on the Reporting and Registration of New Chemical Substances as well as the inventory. The application and registration status of new chemical substances are kept updated on the website of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China. A public notice is issued for each reported substance; it gives the receipt number, Chinese name of the substance, applicant (a person or a company), application type and management type.
China
The Countermeasure Strategy against VOCs Background In China, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are defined as organic chemicals that have a vapor pressure of 0.01 kPa or more at room …
Vietnam
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam notified WTO/TBT of drafts of National Technical Regulation (QCVN) regarding the quality of the following chemicals on October 8, 2020. These drafts …
India
On October 5, 2020, India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways published the “Central Motor Vehicles (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020” to amend the emission standards for agricultural tractor, power tiller …
China
1．Current state of energy conservation in China Energy saving is a basic national policy of China. China is implementing an energy development policy that balances “savings” and “development” and prioritizes …
China
Waste management (This page) WEEE 1. Current status of China solid waste pollution and countermeasures In China, solid waste is divided into five classes: “industrial solid waste”, “household waste”, …
China
Chemical Substances Regulation and Management (This page) The Countermeasure Strategy against VOCs Regulations on VOC content in products such as paints and inks RoHS2 New chemical substances 1. Management …
Vietnam
Despite delays in certification process by the authorities and the postponement of the enforcement date incidental to the delay before the energy labeling was made compulsory, the awareness of energy …
Thailand
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand has been working on drafting “Chemicals Act B.E.XXXX”. Currently, chemical management is regulated by Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992). …
Thailand
On 9 July 2020, Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand announced “Notification of the Department of Industrial Works: Existing Chemicals Inventory in Thailand No. 1 B.E. 2563 …
Thailand
On 9 September, the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry announced the invention of the first modern recycling technology to tackle E-waste issue in Thailand. Recycling Technology …
Thailand
Electrical and Electronics Institute (EEI) ally with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), governmental and private sectors, and institution to launch the project “simulation of waste electrical and electronic …
Vietnam
In late September 2020, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) publicized the Draft Circular on Mandated Packaging of Dangerous Goods During Transportation on Roads, Railways, or Inland Waterways. This …
China
On July 23, 2020, the Standardization Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced a revision of the mandatory national standard, the “General Safety Requirements for …
Vietnam
On September 24 of 2020, the Prime Minister’s Decision on Promulgation of the List of Waste Permitted for Import as Production Materials was issued in Vietnam. This decision stipulates wastes …
Thailand
On 14 September 2020, the Ministry of Commerce, Thailand announced “Notification of Ministry of Commerce: Designation of electric and electronic wastes as goods prohibited from import to the Kingdom of …
India
In India, the Standards & Labeling Program (a five-star rating), an energy-efficiency labeling system for household electrical products, has been launched since May 2006, and products subject to both the …
India
The Government of India promulgated the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, based on the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR). However, the collection of e-waste has not progressed as …
Vietnam
On September 17, 2020, at the Movenpick Hanoi Hotel, the Vietnam Chemical Agency (Vinachemia) of Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the U.S. Export Control and Related Border …
Vietnam
In Vietnam, WEEE-related regulations have been actively discussed since the late 2000s, and in 2011, the draft was prepared and submitted to the Prime Minister by the Directorate General of …
India
On September 16, 2020, India’s Ministry of Power published a notification amending the equation for calculating fuel consumption targets for vehicles in the N3 category. As per the notification, from …
Vietnam
The Law on Chemicals (hereinafter “the Law” or “the Law on Chemicals”) was promulgated on November 21, 2007 and was enacted on July 1, 2008. It is a law that …
Vietnam
Chemicals in Vietnam (This page) Law on Chemicals and implementing rules thereof Today Vietnamese chemical industry continues to grow with the flourish of the country’s manufacturing industry because manufacturing processes …
India
Energy Conservation (This page) Energy Efficiency for Products Since the 1990s, India has stepped up its efforts to conserve energy. In 2001, the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 was enacted, …
India
Waste management (This page) E-waste Management With urbanization, industrialization and a 7% economic growth rate, India is experiencing a rapid increase in the amount of waste produced, which is …
India
The chemical industry in India covers a wide range of chemicals, petrochemicals, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, dyes, biopharmaceuticals and bio-industrial products. Significant growth opportunities are expected in the specialty chemicals, polymers …
Vietnam
Waste managemen (This page) WEEE Management Regulations The amount of waste generation in Vietnam is projected to continue to increase in the future with population growth and economic development. …
Thailand
Energy conservation in Thailand Energy conservation and promotion of energy efficiency is legally supported by Energy Conservation Promotion Act B.E. 2535 (1992). Energy conservation is defined as to produce and …
Thailand
Waste management (This Page) Roadmap on Plastic Waste Mangement – Early Effect Waste management regulatory framework is somewhat complex in Thailand. Several acts implemented by different ministries tackle waste …
Thailand
Water management is regulated by several acts implemented by different ministries. Water management laws in Thailand: Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act, B.E. 2535 (1992) The act is …
Thailand
Chemical management (This Page) Existing Chemicals Inventory Draft Chemical Act Basic law to regulate chemical management in Thailand is Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The act regulates manufacture, …
Malaysia
On September 1, 2020, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) under the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia released FAQ on Chemical Information Management System (CIMS), which is a …
India
In Late August, 2020, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issued the instructions to all manufacturers and permittees registered under Standards and Labeling Program for Washing Machine, Microwave Oven and Chillers. …
China
On August 26, 2020, China’s Standardization Administration released a proposed revision (a draft for opinion gathering) of the national standard, Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Grades for Electric …
China
On August 31, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a WTO/TBT notification of a proposed revision of the compulsory national standard (GB), “Gas Storage Water Heater” …
Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines unanimously passed a Bill on green public procurement (House Bill No. 6954, or the Green Public Procurement Act, hereinafter referred to as the …
China
On August 17, 2020, the Ministry of Ecological Environment of China published the “Guideline for Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical Substances (Draft calling opinions)” and started soliciting opinions. …
China
In order to normalize the collection and dismantling activities of discarded vehicles and strengthen the control of related industries, on July 18, 2020, seven administrative agencies such as the Ministry …
Vietnam
On August 20th, 2020, Vietnam legislated the “Directive 33/CT-TTg on strengthening reuse, recycle, treatment and reduction of plastic waste”, setting the policy for promulgating various new regulations or amending existing …
Vietnam
Vietnam enacted the “Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP on the penalties for administrative violations in trading and production of counterfeit and banned goods, and protection of consumer rights” on August 20, 2020. …
Philippines
On August 19, 2020, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2020-025: Implementing Guidelines for Administrative Order No. 2019-0019, “Reinstatement of Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers, …
Myanmar
On August 18, 2020, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar announced on the website of the Environmental Conservation Department (ECD) under the ministry that National Waste …
India
On August 11, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the notification on amending import policy of 2015-2020 Foreign Trade Policy including the ban on the import of HCFC-141b. …
Indonesia
The Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 16 of 2020 on its Strategic Plan 2020-2024 was established in Indonesia on August 14, 2020. The regulation specifies the …
India
On July 2, 2020, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the following quality control orders. These orders will come into force on the expiry of one hundred and eighty …
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 …
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand officially announced its existing chemicals inventory for the first time by the notification dated on 22 June 2020. The inventory, which …
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard “TIS 2368–25XX Electrical And Electronic Equipment That May Contain Hazadous Substances : Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances” …
Vietnam
On July 21, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam consulted the draft “National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on the limits of total lead in paints”. The draft …
Vietnam
NOTE: On December 21, 2020, The Circular 45/2020/TT-BCT stipulating National Technical Regulations (QCVN 02:2020/BCT) on mercury content in fluorescent lamps were officially published. Fluorescent lamps subject to the QCVN and maximum permissible …
India
On December 18, 2019, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the rule “Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2019” to amend the following provisions. In …
Vietnam
On July 1, 2020, the Department of Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in collaboration with Eco-Environmental Institute (EEI) and VNEEC, …
India
On June 30, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the extension of the deadline for energy efficiency standards for Self-ballasted LED Lamps to the end of 2020 due …
India
On June 30, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the quality control order for plain copier paper. This order will come into force after six months from the …
Bhutan
In June 2020, the National Environment Commission of Bhutan released the Environmental Standards, 2020. The standards establish standard values for the following 11 criteria. Ambient water quality criteria Industrial effluent …
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry, Thailand announced a notice on its website in early June 2020, which calls for industries to contact DIW in case they wish …
Thailand
On May 19, 2020, the Thai Ministry of Industry announced “Notification of Ministry of Industry: List of Hazardous Substances (No.6) B.E. 2563 (2020) in the Royal Gazette. In this revision …
Thailand
On May 28, 2020, the Thai Ministry of Industry promulgated “Ministry of Industry Notification: Types of Raw Materials Used at Factories and their Sources B.E. 2563 (2020)” in the Royal …
India
In India, on February 7, 2020, a bill “National Council for Waste Management Act, 2019” (Bill No. LXIV of 2019) for the creation of national commission for its management was …
India
On February 11, 2020, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published the “Medical Devices (Amendment) Rules, 2020” for partial amendments to “Medical Devices Rules, 2017”. The draft was announced …
India
On February 18, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the “Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2020”. This order will come into force with effect from August …
India
On March 5, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of deep freezers to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling Programme. The …
India
On December 2019, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of solar water heaters to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling Programme. The …
India
On March 2, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced the addition of light commercial air conditioners to the voluntary list of products covered by the Standards & Labeling …
India
On March 14, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the “Safety Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2020”. The order will take effect on September 16, 2020. Goods or articles …
Japan
In Japan, a decree partially amending the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order was promulgated in the Official Gazette on June 24, 2020, and came into force on July 1, …
India
NOTE: On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 India published comprehensive battery waste management rules …
India
On April 1, 2020, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published a notification (S.O. 1236(E).) to add the following 12 product categories (No. 45 to 56) to the …
Vietnam
The Prime Minister’s Decision No. 889/QD-TTg on approval of the National Action Plan on Sustainable Production and Consumption for the period 2021-2030 was enacted in Vietnam on June 24, 2020. …
India
In India, on March 23, 2020, the proposed Pesticide Management Act, 2020 (Bill No. XXII of 2020) has been introduced in the House of Representatives. This bill will regulate the …
Vietnam
On June 19, 2020, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam enacted the “Circular No. 11/2020/TT-BYT on the lists of prohibited or restricted active substances used for household or medical insecticides …
India
On April 27, 2020, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issued the instruction which stated that energy efficiency standards for LED lamps subject to “Standards & Labeling Programme” would be …
India
On May 18, 2020, India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced a draft “Banning of Insecticides Order, 2020” (S.O. 1512(E)) and conducted a 45 days comment period. The importation, …
India
On May 13, 2020, the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published a notification (S.O. 1459(E).) to add the following chemicals to the list (Schedule 1) of toxic chemicals regulated …
India
On June 18, 2020, India published the notification including the amendment of “IS 15495：Printing Ink for Food packaging”. 2004 version was repealed on July 3 and the provisions of IS …
India
On June 16, 2020, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published Quality Control Order (S.O. 1890(E). ~ S.O. 1903(E).) on 14 chemicals, including pyridine and gamma-picoline. These Orders will be …
India
In India, as of the end of May, 2020, there are 34 Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) registered under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and the list of them is available …
Bangladesh
The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh issued a Public Notice on June 18, 2020, proposing that manufacturers, users and sellers of …
Philippines
On June 15, 2020, Department Circular No. DC 2020-06-0016: Prescribing the Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP) Covered by the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, …
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