Hong Kong to amend EPR rules
Strengthen the regulations on single-use plastic products and EEE
3 April 2023 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
Hong Kong plans to tighten EPR rules.
Posts of Regulations for Products
India makes energy-saving labeling mandatory for UHD TVs
New energy-saving standard to be applied from July 2023
31 March 2023 
India
India
On March 04, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Ultra-High Definition Televisions) …
Vietnam drafts technical regulations on collection, storage, reuse and disposal of controlled substances
31 March 2023 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On February 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MONRE) published the draft National Technical Regulations (QCVNs) on Collection, Transportation, Storage, Recycling, Reuse and Disposal of Controlled Substances (hereinafter “the …
Thailand, Illegal Dumping Issue
29 March 2023 
Thailand
Thailand
Illegal dumping, also known as fly-tipping, is a significant environmental problem in Thailand. Despite the existence of laws to regulate the disposal of waste, there are still many cases in …
China drafts regulations on POPs added to Stockholm Convention, including SCCPs, decaBDE, HCBD
29 March 2023 
China
China
On March 15, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published two sets of draft regulations on chemicals that have been added to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants …
Taiwan amends the labelling standard for toys
28 March 2023 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 18, 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced the amendment to the “Labelling standards for toy goods”.
India issued standardized guidelines for transportation of dangerous goods
28 March 2023
India
India
The Indian government on March 6, 2023 issued guidelines to ensure safety on transportation of dangerous goods.
Western Australia Government to implement single-use plastic ban plan
27 March 2023 
Australia
Australia
Plastic management rules are becoming more stringent in Australia.
India makes energy-saving labeling mandatory for commercial lightweight air conditioners
New energy-saving standard to be applied from July 2023
24 March 2023
India
India
On February 28, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Light Commercial Air …
Singapore submits bill to legislate plastic bag charging and beverage container deposit system to Parliament
23 March 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill was submitted to Parliament on February 6, 2023. This bill amends the Resource Sustainability Act 2019 that regulates three types of waste: e-waste, …
Taiwan plans to reduce recycling fee for products using recycled plastic
22 March 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 1, 2023, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced proposed amendments to the notice “Recycling fee rate of collection, removal, and disposal of items”.
Thailand enforces destruction of PFOA and related substances remaining in the country
21 March 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry of Thailand published “Order of Department of Industrial Works No. 42/2566 regarding Hazardous Substance Management of Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Salt of Perfluorooctanoic Acid and …
Taiwan strengthens the regulation on organotin compounds
20 March 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 20, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan released a partial amendment to the notice “Toxic chemical substances to be controlled and management requirements for handling of such …
Sri Lanka bans import, manufacture, sale, and use of single-use plastic products from June 1, 2023
20 March 2023 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
On February 13, 2023, the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka issued a Cabinet decision banning the import, manufacture, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic products …
India bans oil tankers, bulk carriers older than 25 years to cut GHG emission
17 March 2023
India
India
India’s shipping regulator, Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) in a notification issued on February 24, 2023 has banned oil tankers and bulk carriers both registered in India and foreign flagged …
Vietnam releases draft amendments to Decree on insecticides/disinfectants management
16 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 5, 2022, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Management of Insecticides and Disinfectants for Household …
Packaging used in online shopping to be regulated from July 1, 2023 in Taiwan
16 March 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 16, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan officially announced the notice “Regulated businesses and requirements for restrictions on packaging used in internet shopping”, which will …
Singapore adds substances subject to CWC into EPMA and FSA
14 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, on 17 February 2023, the following four acts were promulgated to regulate substances subject to the Chemical Weapons Convention under the Environmental Protection and Management Act and the …
China tightens limitation standards on harmful substances in musical instruments
14 March 2023
China
China
On December 29, 2022, the National Standardization Administration of China released the mandatory national standard “Limitations on Harmful Substances in Musical Instruments” (GB 28489-2022). Compared to the draft submitted to …
Vietnam revised list of Group 2 products subject to compulsory standards
Including electrical appliances, toys and LPG etc.
14 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 30, 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam promulgated Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN/2022 Defining the List of Group 2 Products.
POPs Convention publishes working paper on Dechlorane Plus/UV-328
13 March 2023 
Global
Global
On March 6, 2023, The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs Convention/hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) published working documents of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) …
China updates mandatory national standards for energy efficiency of fluorescent lamps
The new standard will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
10 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 29, 2022, China’s Standardization Administration published a mandatory national standard called the Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades of Fluorescent Lamps for General Lighting …
China’s Zhejiang province officially set new pollutant control program
The target dates for main objectives have been moved up one or two years from the draft version
9 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, the Department of Environment and Ecology of Zhejiang province, China, announces the Program for New Pollutant Control.
The Philippines issued latest guidelines for PIF of cosmetics
9 March 2023 
Philippines
Philippines
A new cosmetics regulations set Product Information Files (PIF) management rules.
India revises railway transport regulations
Li-ion batteries are newly designated as dangerous goods
8 March 2023
India
India
India strengthened the transport rules for dangerous goods.
India proposes regulation mandating energy saving labeling for washing machines
7 March 2023
India
India
On January 24, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the draft regulation Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Washing …
NZ bans unsealed use of foam extinguishing agents containing PFAS
6 March 2023 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On January 1, 2023, the New Zealand (NZ) Government imposed severe restrictions on foam extinguishing agents which contain PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The NZ Environmental Protection Agency made the …
China releases national standard for remanufacturing of used office supplies
6 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration released a national standard called the General Specification for Remanufacturing of Used Office Consumables and Spare Parts …
China updates mandatory national standard for toilet flush valve water efficiency
6 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 19, 2022, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard for toilet flush valve water efficiency called Minimum Allowable Values of Water Efficiency and Water Efficiency Grades for …
South Korea announces results of Fourth (2020) Statistical Survey on Chemicals
3 March 2023 
South Korea
South Korea
On January 18, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the results of the Fourth (2020) Statistical Survey on Chemicals showing that 31,600 types and 686.8 million tons of chemical …
Vietnam reveals inspection results on chemical control regulations
3 March 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 23, 2022, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released a detailed report on a violation case against the Law on Chemicals …
China revises safety standard on Li-ion batteries for portable electronic devices
The revision will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
2 March 2023
China
China
On Dec. 29, 2022, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard for the safety of lithium-ion batteries and battery packs for portable electronic products (GB 31241-2022). This is a …
China revises procedure for identification of solid waste in imported goods
2 March 2023
China
China
On Jan. 13, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and General Administration of Customs announced a revised procedure for the identification of solid waste in imported goods (Ministry of …
Taiwan adds 15 substances into “Chemicals of concern”
1 March 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On January 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan officially announced the amendment of the notice “List of chemicals of concern subject to control and management requirements …
Singapore amends list of substances restricted for use in cosmetic products
1 March 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In Singapore, the Health Products (Cosmetic Products – ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the Amendment Regulations) were promulgated on January 13, 2023. The Amendment Regulations …
Philippines announces Executive Order to reduce import duty on EVs and their parts
28 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 19, 2023, “Executive Order No. 12 Temporarily Modifying the Rates of Import Duty on Electric Vehicles, Parts, and Components Under Section 1611 of Republic Act …
China’s Shanghai announces Action Plan on Controlling New Pollutants
Shanghai will phase out PFOS-based firefighting foams earlier than the national plan
28 February 2023
China
China
On Jan. 13, 2023, China’s Shanghai announced an Action Plan on Controlling New Pollutants. The program, which is based on a national program for new pollutant control, includes measures and …
Taiwan adds water purifiers into products subject to inspection rules
27 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On January 17, 2023, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced the “Regulations on inspection requirements for water purifier products …
Vietnamese business association submits comments on draft revision of Law on Chemicals
27 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
In Vietnam, amendments to the Law on Chemicals (06/2007/QH12) are currently under discussion, and local businesses are closely monitoring its progress.
South Korean announces entire revision of Framework Act on Resource Circulation to promote circular economy
27 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On January 31, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced a key promotion plan in the field of resource recycling for the year 2023. Starting with the promulgation of the …
Indonesia publishes carbon pricing regulations including emission trade and carbon tax
24 February 2023 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 22, 2022, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 21/2022 on Procedure for Implementation of Carbon Pricing was promulgated in Indonesia. The Regulation provides for …
Taiwan expands scope of adapters and plugs subject to RoHS rules
24 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On January 9, 2023, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), M.O.E.A of Taiwan officially announced the amendment of “Inspection regulations for power distribution equipment subject to inspection”. The …
South Korea revises recycling standards for LED lamps subject to EPR
23 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On January 27, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment notified the proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Regulations of the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling …
Singapore revises national standards on implementation of GHS
23 February 2023
Singapore
Singapore
In February 2023, Singapore issued revisions of Parts 2 and 3 (SS 586-2: 2022, SS 586: 3) of the National Standard SS 586: Specification for hazard communication for hazardous chemicals …
South Korea stipulates reduction of mandatory recycling quantity by using raw materials derived from waste synthetic resins
Management plan for discarded solar panels also announced
22 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On December 30, 2022, South Korean government promulgated an amended version of Enforcement Decree of the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles (Presidential Decree No. …
Taiwan to expand scope of plastic packaging materials subject to recycling levy
21 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 27, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan released the proposed amendment of the notice “The range of articles, their packaging/containers, and operators responsible for recycling, …
India postpones enforcement date of QCO for ten substances
Including morpholine, acetic acid, and methanol
21 February 2023
India
India
On February 2, 2023, the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers promulgated an amendment order to postpone the date of entry into force of the Quality Control Order for morpholine, …
China industrial organization publishes standard for container and packaging recycling
20 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, the China Resource Recycling Association published an association standard called the Technical Specification for Pollution Control of Waste Packing Containers Recover and Disposal (T/ZGZS 0303-2022), which …
Philippines issues IRR for EPR law on plastic containers and packaging
20 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In a press release dated January 24, 2023, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that DENR issued Administrative Order No. 2023-2: Implementing Rules and …
South Korea publishes candidate list of substances subject to authorization and hazard study report for public comment
17 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On November 23, 2022, the Korea Environment Corporation, an agency under South Korea Ministry of Environment, publicly announced the Inventory of Candidate Substances Subject to Authorization (Ministry of Environment Public …
Vietnam to start energy labeling rules for EV
17 February 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On Dec. 30, 2022, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport published the Circular on Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules for Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles (48/2022/TT-BGTVT). This circular sets out requirements for energy consumption …
India to mandate energy labeling for deep freezers
New energy conservation standard will come into effect on July 1, 2023
15 February 2023
India
India
On February 1, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India promulgated the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Deep Freezers) Regulations, …
Australia to fully transition to GHS 7 from 1 January 2023
15 February 2023
Australia
Australia
On 9 December 2022, Safe Work Australia issued a reminder to stakeholders that the country’s transition period to the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS …
Shandong Province, China drafts implementation rules for exemption of equipping VOC treatment facilities
14 February 2023
China
China
On November 23, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Shandong Province released the draft of “Implementation rules of exemptions from the end of pipe treatment of VOC for …
China revises rules on dangerous goods storage for air transportation
The revision will come into effect March 1, 2023
14 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 20, 2022, the Civil Aviation Administration of China published revised measures on the temporary storage of dangerous goods for air transportation (AC-276-TR-2022-01R1). The revised version will come into …
Taiwan revises standard for energy efficiency labeling, criteria of ductless air conditioners
The revised standard will come into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
13 February 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Dec. 21, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced a revision of Taiwan’s standard for the energy efficiency labeling and criteria of ductless air conditioners. The …
Singapore announces guidelines on indoor air quality
Proposal for formaldehyde emission regulations for products
13 February 2023
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore plans to tighten formaldehyde regulations to protect indoor air quality.
Philippines Publishes Energy Efficiency Roadmap to 2050
9 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 27, 2023, drafts of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (NEECP) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap (2023-2050) were published, and comments were …
India adds new exemptions into RoHS rules
9 February 2023
India
India
India partially amended RoHS regulations in order to adds new exemptions.
Chinese NPO releases 2022 report on EPR implementation for EEE
8 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 22, 2022, the Alliance of Technology Innovation in Extending Producer Responsibility, a Chinese NPO, published a 2022 report on the Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes for …
China announces pilot program for self-assessment scheme for compulsory certification of electrical, electronic products
7 February 2023
China
China
On Jan. 6, 2023, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration announced a pilot program that implements a self-assessment scheme for the compulsory certification (“CCC certification”) of certain types of electrical and …
Indonesia updates dangerous goods air transport regulations
7 February 2023
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 12, 2022, the “Regulation of the Minister of Transportation No.32/2022 on Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 92 Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air” was promulgated in Indonesia …
India amends energy labeling regulations for distribution transformers
current energy standard will apply until end of 2023
6 February 2023
India
India
On January 3, 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published and enacted the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Distribution …
Philippines starts voluntary certification of food contact materials
6 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, the FDA published a new regulation to secure the safety of food contact materials.
China publishes FAQs on new chemical registration
3 February 2023
China
China
On Dec. 23, 2022, China’s Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, the government department that administers new chemical registration, published on its website nine FAQs on new chemical registration. …
New Zealand to phase out difficult-to-recycle plastic containers and packaging by mid-2025
3 February 2023
New Zealand
New Zealand
On December 12, 2022, New Zealand’s (NZ) Ministry for the Environment released a summary of difficult-to-recycle plastic containers and packaging that should be phased out by mid-2025. This is the …
Korea makes reporting of changes in Priority Controlled Substances mandatory under K-REACH
3 February 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On January 3, 2023, the Korean government published an amended version of the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (K-REACH). In this amendment, it is stipulated that a person …
India extends application period for 5 products for energy efficiency labeling including commercial air conditioners, refrigerators, and tires
2 February 2023
India
India
On December 7, 26 and 27, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification extending the current energy efficiency evaluation framework for five items: light commercial …
India adopts QR codes in energy efficiency labeling program for products
Optional except for frost-free and direct cool refrigerators
2 February 2023
India
India
On December 5, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification to adopt QR codes in addition to energy efficiency labels under its “Standards & Labeling …
Philippines considers draft rules on vehicles fuel economy labeling program
1 February 2023
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: In the Philippines, on June 5, 2023, two Department of Energy circulars on fuel economy standards for vehicles were officially published. See more details in the following. The Philippines …
Overview and operation status of Hakathari program for product energy efficiency labeling in Maldives
To be mandatory from February 2024
1 February 2023 
Maldives
Maldives
In the Maldives, the Hakathari Program for product energy efficiency labeling has been introduced under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Technology (MECCT) since September 2021. This …
Singapore to raise MEPS for home appliances from April 2024
31 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On January 4, 2023, proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations were published in Singapore, and public consultation on the proposal was started. The proposed …
National Institute of Environmental Research approves 48 biocidal substances in Korea
Including citric acid, calcium peroxide, etc.
31 January 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On December 30, 2022, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), an agency affiliated with the Ministry of Environment of Korea, announced that it had evaluated the safety of 116 …
Indian national auditor, CAG holds gov. agencies responsible for inadequate risk assessment of wastes to public health, environment
30 January 2023
India
India
India’s national auditors, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in a report titled “All India Audit Report on Waste Management” published on December 21, 2022 states that a performance audit revealed …
Hong Kong proposes VOC content limits for cleaning products
30 January 2023
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
In December 2022, the Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong released a proposal to extend the control on the volatile organic compound (VOC) content of consumer products to cover 7 …
Taiwan drafts MEPS standards for electric storage water heater
30 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 9, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan officially announced the revision of the notice “Allowable Energy Consumption standards, as well as labelling items, …
MEE of China releases Q&A on 2023 List of Key Controlled New Pollutants
27 January 2023
China
China
On Jan. 13, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website questions it received regarding the 2023 List of Key Controlled New Pollutants and answers to them. …
Indonesia amends 2D barcodes regulations for cosmetics, food, and other items
27 January 2023
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 5, 2022, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency of Indonesia (BPOM) published the
Korea amends Noise and Vibration Control Act to revise noise management system for two-wheeled vehicles
26 January 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On December 30, 2022, the Korean Government published the amended Noise and Vibration Control Act (Act No. 19150), which is scheduled to come into effect on July 1, 2023. Although …
India adopts standards for USB Type-C chargers, video surveillance systems
25 January 2023
India
India
India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on January 9, 2023 notified adoption of standards laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for USB Type C receptacles, …
Taiwan adds UV disinfection equipment into RoHS regulations
25 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Dec. 23, 2022, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection issued regulations that require inspection for UV disinfection electrical equipment. The regulations came into effect immediately. Starting from May …
Australian government simplifies record-keeping requirements for companies introducing industrial chemicals weighing 10kg or less
24 January 2023
Australia
Australia
On 15 November 2022, the Australian Government promulgated the Industrial Chemicals (General) Amendment (Introductions of 10 kg or Less) Rules 2022, and the rules came into force on 25 November. …
Vietnam discussing recycling cost constants for discarded products and packaging materials
23 January 2023
Vietnam
Vietnam
On December 22, 2022, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held a seminar in Hanoi to propose the Recycling Cost Constant (Fs) for products and packaging materials …
India contacts Chemexcil with list of 110 chemicals for which it is considering issuing Quality Control Order
23 January 2023
India
India
On 26 December 2022, the Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil) of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India, in a notification addressed to the members …
India postpones effective date of QCO for air conditioners and related components, hermetic compressors and temperature sensing controls
20 January 2023
India
India
On December 22, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry postponed the date of entry into force of the “Air Conditioner and its Related Parts, Hermetic Compressors and Temperature …
Taiwan planning product series certification for lighting equipment
20 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On December 7, 2022, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced that series certification in the verification system for lighting equipment subject to Energy Saving Mark …
Singapore Amends Transportation Rules of Dangerous Goods by Air
20 January 2023
Singapore
Singapore
On December 23, 2022, Singapore government promulgated two sets of regulations on air transport of dangerous goods, both of which came into effect on January 1, 2023. Previously, air transport …
India further postpones effective date of Quality Control Order for toluene, terephthalic acid, and phthalic anhydride
19 January 2023
India
India
On December 21, 2022, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India further postponed the date of entry into force of the Quality Control Order (published on December 29, 2021) …
China drafts revision on declaration of import and export
The advance declaration period would be extended to seven days
18 January 2023
China
China
On Nov. 4, 2022, China’s General Administration of Customs released draft revised provisions on imported and exported goods declaration at customs to seek comments. These provisions set out requirements and …
Philippines Significantly Expands Product Categories Subject to Energy Label Program
17 January 2023
Philippines
Philippines
In the Philippines, products subject to energy labeling regulations have been significantly expanded, forcing many manufacturers or importers to comply with it.
India amends regulations on energy efficiency labeling for stationary storage type electric water heaters
16 January 2023
India
India
On December 14, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Stationary Storage Type Electric …
China publishes circular on energy efficiency levels of key energy-using products
13 January 2023
China
China
On Nov. 10, 2022, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued a circular on energy efficiency levels of 20 types of key energy-using products and equipment, including air conditioners, refrigerators, …
India issues notification for new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters
to be applied from 2023
13 January 2023
India
India
On December 9, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Power issued a notification (S.O. 5772 (E).) setting a new energy efficiency standard for storage type electric water heaters.
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 …
China releases draft revision of RoHS-related industry standard for labeling
Different pieces of information on a product can be combined into a two-dimensional barcode
12 January 2023
China
China
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a draft revision of a China RoHS-related industry standard called “Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical …
Chinese organization releases association standard to ensure conformity with EU REACH regulation in automotive industry
The new standard sets out restrictions on REACH-regulated chemicals.
11 January 2023
China
China
China’s Zhongguancun Inspection, Testing and Certification Industry Technology Alliance released an association standard called “Automotive industry control of key chemical substances — Part 1:Application guidelines”, which came into effect Oct. …
Thailand adds PFOA in the List of Hazardous Substance
9 January 2023
Thailand
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand published “Notification of Ministry of Industry B.E. 2565 (2022): List of hazardous substances (No.7)” in the Royal Gazette on 21 December 2022. The notification has …
Taiwan to amend the “Labelling standard for toy goods”
9 January 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
NOTE On February 18, 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan officially amended “Labelling standards for toy goods”. See more details below: Taiwan amends the labelling standard for toys …
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 …
