China
On Oct. 9, 2025, China’s State Council issued on its website a circular on criteria and preferential treatment for domestic products in government procurement. The criteria and treatment are based …
India
India’s Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn a total of 3 quality control orders (QCO) on October 24, 2025, namely Acrylonitrile, Maleic Anhydride and Styrene (Vinyl Benzene). These QCOs …
China
On November 3, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published draft amendments for public comment to two key documents under China RoHS regulations: “Compliance Management Catalog for …
Australia
On September 11, 2025, the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) published the Environment Protection (Industrial Chemicals) Amendment Regulation 2025 (Subordinate Law SL2025-17) in the official gazette. The regulation …
Thailand
In September 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through its Pollution Control Department (PCD), published an explanatory document detailing the latest draft of the Waste Electrical and Electronic …
*Taiwan
On October 14, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced a draft amendment to the “Prohibited Ingredients and Testing Methods for Environmental Chemicals.” The proposed revision adds methoxychlor to the list …
South Korea
A recent survey on single-use product usage in South Korea revealed that the use of paper cups and straws—items excluded from the government’s list of regulated disposable products—remains at a …
China
On September 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published two draft announcements on its official website, inviting public comments: Draft Announcement on the Ban of HCFCs as …
India
India’s Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn a total of 6 quality control orders (QCO) on October 22, 2025, namely Lauric Acid, Acid Oil, Palm Fatty Acids, Rice Bran …
*Taiwan
On May 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) officially promulgated a revised version of the regulation titled “Permissible Energy Consumption Standards for Refrigerators and Requirements, Methods, and Inspection …
India
On October 22, 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a notification postponing the Quality Control Order (QCO) for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion. This QCOs is …
China
On September 2, 2025, China’s National Health Commission officially issued the revised version of the mandatory national standard titled “National Food Safety Standard: Coatings and Coating Films for Food Contact …
*Hong Kong
On Sept. 26, 2025, Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) announced that it will fully implement new energy efficiency grading standards for refrigerating appliances, washing machines, and storage-type …
South Korea
On October 7, 2025, the National Assembly’s Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee of South Korea announced that many companies in South Korea continue to violate the ban on polyvinyl …
China
On September 17, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially released the “Product Catalog for Energy Efficiency Labeling (2025 Edition)” along with the corresponding implementation rules. The final …
China
On August 14, 2025, the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region of China announced, under Chief Executive Directive No. 163/2025, that the import of disposable plastic cotton …
China
On September 2, 2025, China’s National Health Commission officially issued the revised version of the mandatory national standard titled “National Food Safety Standard: Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food …
Indonesia
The authority of Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia, published the “Nusantara Capital City Authority Regulation No. 10/2025 Concerning Waste Management in the Nusantara Capital City” on October 1, …
China
On September 16, 2025, the Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region issued Chief Executive Order No. 177/2025, announcing amendments to Annex 1 of Administrative Regulation No. 30/2016, titled …
Vietnam
On October 3, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (CSV) jointly held a public consultation meeting on draft decrees detailing the implementation of …
*Taiwan
On Sept. 25, 2025, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) released a draft regulation titled “Legal Inspection Requirements for LED Lamp Control Gear” and began soliciting public comments. …
Indonesia
On September 22, 2025, the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia published the “Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 32/2025 amending the Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 20/2025 on the Import Policy …
South Korea
On September 2, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it had enacted and promulgated a new regulation titled the “Business Guidelines on Approval Procedures for …
India
On September 16, 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a notification postponing the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and polycarbonate. While all these …
*Taiwan
On September 8, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) issued a notice regarding the disclosure of information for existing chemical substances whose confidential business information (CBI) protection period has expired. …
India
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) published a draft on October 11, 2025, to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, and is inviting comments for a …
China
On August 19, 2025, China’s Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), announced that the deadline for submitting applications to extend the confidentiality …
China
On September 9, 2025, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) released the Fifth List of Implementation Rules for Green Product Certification. The list adds rules for nine new …
Singapore
On September 8, 2025, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) released a draft regulation targeting equipment that uses hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as refrigerants. Public consultation was held through September 19, 2025. The …
South Korea
On August 18, 2025, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of a draft amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for …
Vietnam
On September 5, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade published a draft decree titled “Detailed Provisions and Guidelines on the Management of Certain Articles and Hazardous Chemicals in Products …
China
China’s top legislative body, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to conduct a second review of the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law, according to a …
China
On Aug. 13, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published a draft of the mandatory national standard titled Regulations for the Preparation of Chemical Safety Labels on …
Vietnam
On September 5, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade published a draft decree titled “Detailed Provisions and Guidelines on the Management of Certain Articles and Hazardous Chemicals in Products …
China
On Aug. 1, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published seven draft mandatory national standards (GBs) concerning the safety requirements for toys and children’s products and launched …
Vietnam
On July 18, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2097/QD-BCT, announcing the implementation plan for the Law Amending and Supplementing Several Articles of the Law on …
Vietnam
On September 5, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade published a draft decree titled “Detailed Provisions and Guidelines on the Management of Certain Articles and Hazardous Chemicals in Products …
China
On Aug. 6, 2025, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, announced a public program for product carbon footprint accounting for 2025. Businesses can apply for the program on …
China
On July 30, 2025, the China Resource Recycling Association, a Chinese nonprofit organization, announced a nationwide pilot program for standardized recycling. The announcement includes brief implementation details of the program.
*Taiwan
On August 25, 2025, the Chemical Substances Registration Center under Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced that it has launched an online application system for the deregistration of chemical substance registration …
Vietnam
On September 5, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam published a draft titled “Decree Detailing the Management of Certain Articles of the Chemicals Law and Guidelines on …
China
On June 30, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised mandatory national standard called Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Projectors (GB …
Malaysia
On August 15, 2025, the Department of Standards Malaysia published a draft industrial standard titled “DMS 2018:202x Battery Passport for Electric Vehicles – General Requirements,” and is accepting public comments …
China
On July 28, 2025, China’s National Certification and Accreditation Administration issued implementation rules for the compulsory certification (China Compulsory Certification [CCC]) of power banks and lithium-ion batteries (CNCA-C09-02:2025). These came …
China
On June 30, 2025, China issued a mandatory national standard for the classification and labeling of desensitized explosives, titled “Specification for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals—Part 30: Desensitized Explosives” (GB …
Saudi Arabia
On July 21, 2025, Saudi Arabia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed amendments to its “Technical Regulation on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment …
India
On August 5, 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals published a notification requiring the country’s chemical industry to submit monthly and annual data. Businesses subject to this requirement will …
Singapore
On August 27, 2025, Singapore promulgated two legislative instruments amending the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 and the Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These amendments introduce new …
Vietnam
On September 5, 2025, the General Department of Chemicals under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam released the draft “Decree on the List of Regulated Chemical Substances Subject …
Japan
An EnviX researcher attended the environmental seminar titled “Efforts Toward Establishing a Growth-Oriented Resource-Autonomous Economy,” held on August 28, 2025. The seminar was presented by Tokifusa Okada, Assistant Director of …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s state-run media reported on August 29, 2025, that authorities are in the final stage of establishing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulation of various packaging materials, including plastics. The …
Vietnam
On August 26, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 1837/QD-TTg, titled “Implementation Plan for the 2025 Law on Chemicals” (hereinafter, “the Decision”). The Decision outlines the …
Indonesia
On August 18, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment announced its intention to mandate an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for plastic waste by 2029, as part of efforts to strengthen …
China
On June 30, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a revised national standard, GB/T 21097-2025, titled General Rules on Safe Service Life and Recycling for Household and Similar …
Singapore
Singapore’s agency of national standards Enterprise Singapore has published the Singapore Standard SS 715:2025 Energy Efficiency of Data Centre IT Equipment in August 2025, which establishes energy efficiency criteria for …
Bangladesh
On August 13, 2025, the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority notified through WTO/TBT of the “Food Safety (Food Contact Materials) Regulations, 2024,” to replace the current 2019 regulation, and opened a …
China
On June 30, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China officially released the revised national standard GB 27999-2025, titled “Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Evaluation …
South Korea
On July 30, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea finalized and promulgated amendments to the Guidelines for Environmental Performance Labeling, which took effect on the same day. …
China
On Aug. 1, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a new mandatory national standard, GB 26572-2025, titled Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic …
Indonesia
On June 30, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Trade issued the Regulation No. 24/2025 on the Import Policy and Regulation of Used Goods and Non-B3 Wastes, which took effect sixty …
Vietnam
On 31 July 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam promulgated “Decision No. 1671/QD-TTg (“this Decision”) on the Proposal for the Reduction and Simplification of Administrative Procedures in Manufacturing and Trading …
China
On July 1, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC) released the draft of the “Energy Efficiency Label Product Catalog (2025 Edition)” and related implementation rules, inviting public comments until …
China, Report on Policy Developments Related to Hazardous Chemicals Tracking
China
China implements catalog-based management for hazardous chemicals. The “Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition)” clearly defines hazardous chemicals as highly toxic chemicals and other substances with properties such as toxicity, …
South Korea
On July 18, 2025, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Regulation on the Promotion of …
Thailand
The Thailand Ministry of Commerce published a notification on June 23, 2025, titled “Ministry of Commerce Notification: Regulations Designating Used Tires as Prohibited Import Items or Items Requiring Permits and …
China
On June 30, 2025, the Standardization Administration of China officially released the mandatory national standard titled “Requirements for Toxic, Hazardous, and Restricted Substances in Personal Protective Equipment” (GB 31420-2025). This …
South Korea
On July 16, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced draft amendments to the Enforcement Rules of …
India
India’s Ministry of Power has issued an order on energy consumption standards for domestic liquefied petroleum gas stove on August 4, 2025, which will now be a mandatory appliance under …
South Korea
On July 29, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that revisions to the Enforcement Decrees of the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances (hereinafter …
Japan
On July 22, 2025, Japan held a joint council meeting among the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry …
China
On March 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued the industry standard “Used Home Appliance Collection Service Specification” (SB/T 11246-2025), which will take effect from October 1, 2025. This standard …
India
India’s local media has reported that a regulation is under consideration to standardize a fixed temperature setting between 20°C and 28°C for air conditioners, during August 2025. Newly manufactured units …
*Taiwan
On August 5, 2025, in response to ongoing international efforts—such as the Stockholm Convention—to regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced the draft regulation …
China
On May 30, 2025, China officially issued the revised mandatory national standard GB 12021.2-2025 “Limits of Household Refrigerator Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Grades”, which will take effect on June …
China
On March 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued the industry standard “Used Home Appliance Collection Service Specification” (SB/T 11246-2025), which will take effect from October 1, 2025.This standard outlines …
Singapore
On July 31, 2025, Singapore announced the implementation of a mandatory chemical reporting framework for hazardous substances license and permit holders. The scheme aims to track and monitor chemicals that …
China
On July 3, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment released a draft revision of the mandatory national standard “Standard for the Use of Additives in Food …
Thailand
On June 23, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce issued a new notification prohibiting the import of electrical and electronic waste into the Kingdom. This regulation, titled “Ministry of Commerce Notification: …
Vietnam
On June 18, 2025, Vietnam promulgated Law No. 77/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (Law No. 50/2010/QH12). This amendment (hereinafter …
China
On June 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published a draft notice titled “Announcement on the Ban on the Production of Polyurethane Products Using 1,1-Dichloro-1-Fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) as …
South Korea
On July 8, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) of South Korea announced a draft revision to the Notice on the Designation of Toxic Substances. This revision is …
Thailand, Bangkok Waste Fee Policy
Thailand
Bangkok Implements Mandatory Waste Separation Measures: #SeparateWasteReduceFees for a Better Bangkok As one of the world’s most densely populated and frequently visited cities, Bangkok is a significant contributor to domestic …
*Taiwan
On June 27, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced revisions to the “Dry Battery Recycling and Disposal Levy Ratio”, introducing preferential recycling levy for lithium-ion batteries submitted by companies that …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 41th ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration has issued a new mandatory national standard titled Safety Technical Code for Packaging Containing a Variety of Dangerous Goods (GB 45835—2025). The regulation …
Japan
On July 24, 2025, Japan released design certification standards for the following four categories of plastic-containing products: Beverage PET bottles Stationery Household cosmetic containers (shampoo, hair rinse, body soap, hand …
India
The Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn three Quality Control Orders, namely Methanol, Acetic Acid and Aniline via notification on July 23, 2025. All three were originally published …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration has issued a new mandatory national standard titled Safety Technical Code for Packaging Containing a Variety of Dangerous Goods (GB 45835—2025). The regulation …
China
On July 10, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the first edition of the Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program Product List. The announcement follows the …
Singapore
On July 31, 2025, Singapore promulgated the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 4) Order 2025, which will take effect on August 1, 2025.
*Taiwan
On June 23, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, released new guidelines for the safe use of spray cosmetics. The document outlines …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a revised mandatory national standard, titled Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 1: Architectural Coatings (GB 30981.1-2025). The …
South Korea
On July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act, revealing its plan to …
Japan
On July 22, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a document titled “Regarding Export Regulations for Products Such as Electronic Devices Containing Dechlorane Plus”.
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s National Standardization Administration announced a new recommended national standard, titled Specification for the Usability Classification of Second-Hand Electronic Products (GB/T 45656-2025). The regulation took effect …
Philippines
On June 5, 2025, the Philippines released the second draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene and opened a public consultation period. This draft proposes the inclusion of …
China
On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard, the “Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 2: Industrial Coatings” (GB 30981.2-2025). It will come into effect June …
Thailand
On April 30, 2025, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, issued the Department of Industrial Works Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) — Criteria and Procedures for …
South Korea
On June 23, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) jointly hosted an event titled the “Expert Forum on Circular Battery Use.” …
Indonesia
On June 30, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade promulgated the “Ministerial Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations for Chemicals, Hazardous Substances and Mineral Resources”, which will …
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