Vietnam
On May 18, 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP on decentralization, reduction, and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions. Effective from July 1, 2026, to February …
China
On July 31, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued an official announcement repealing 176 normative regulatory documents, including the Announcement on the Promulgation of the Administrative Measures …
Overview of India’s New Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026.
India
What is India’s New OSH rules 2026? The existing past 13 labour laws in India offered an unorganized way of compliance and created a lot of fragmentation in the system. …
Australia
On July 30, 2026, Safe Work Australia (SWA) published “Guide for PCBUs: Air monitoring and the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants.” SWA provided this guidance in response to the …
India
On July 13, 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, issued a notification amending the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 …
Singapore
According to a press release issued by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on June 25, 2026, Stars Engrg Pte Ltd, a manufacturer of fire protection systems, was convicted in connection …
*Taiwan
On June 26, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the revised Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The amended articles of these Enforcement Rules will take …
Malaysia
On July 1, 2026, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of Malaysia published the Draft of Industry Code of Practice on Managing Ergonomics Risk at Workplace and is …
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released two draft mandatory national standards for Smart Personal Protective Equipment (Smart PPE—Smart safety helmets and Smart PPE —Smart …
South Korea
On June 1, 2026, in response to the amendment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (hereinafter “OSH Act” or the “Act”), the South Korean government brought into force a …
Australia
In June 24, 2026, Safe Work Australia (SWA) announced that a majority of Commonwealth, state, and territory work health and safety ministers did not agree to the proposal to lower …
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released the draft revisions for Parts 1–4 (General Rules, Petroleum/Chemical/Natural Gas, Metallurgy/Nonferrous Metals, and Non-Coal Mines) and the draft …
*Taiwan
In a document dated June 9, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan issued a notification establishing the official effective date for the amended provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which …
*Taiwan
On June 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the amended version of the Regulations for Implementing Worker Workplace Environment Monitoring. The revised provisions will enter into force on …
*Taiwan
On May 21, 2026, the Chemical Substance Management Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held a briefing regarding the Phase 2 list of existing chemical substances required to submit …
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on Investigations, etc. of Hazards and Risks of New Chemical …
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data …
India
On May 8, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment promulgated the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. …
Thailand
On 11 May 2026, Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (“DLPW”) under the Ministry of Labour issued four notifications to comprehensively establish the criteria, procedures, and practical guidelines relating …
*Taiwan
On April 14, 2026, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) of Taiwan released a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Formulated under Article 54 …
India
On March 13 and 16, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment released frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Code, one of the “Four Labour Codes” …
India
On April 28, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment issued nationwide advisory to all States and Union Territories, recommendations urging all states and union territories to immediately implement preventive …
Thailand
Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has issued a new regulation on 1 May 2026 titled the “Announcement on Statements of Rights and Duties of Employers and Employees, Hazard …
Japan
On March 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) uploaded an Excel file titled “List of Substances Subject to Risk Assessment (Cutoff Values List)” under “List of …
Indonesia
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia published the “SNI 9437:2026 Guidelines for Questionnaire Surveys of Psychosocial Factors in the Workplace” on March 10, 2026.
South Korea
On March 31, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) published information on 86 new chemical substances manufactured or imported in the first quarter of 2026, including their …
China
On February 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China promulgated the mandatory technical safety code Rules for the Administration of the Use of Special Equipment (TSG …
China
On March 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) of China officially announced the publication of the mandatory industry standard Criteria for Determining Major Production Safety Accident Hazards in …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) released a draft proposal to amend the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010 on March 16, 2026, and …
South Korea
On February 25, 2026, the National Assembly of South Korea introduced a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The bill is intended to help prevent recurrences, particularly …
China
The “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China“ was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …
South Korea
On February 19, 2026, South Korea promulgated a partial amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. The amendment requires …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced the ” Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30)” in February 2026. The department aims to reduce the number …
Vietnam
On January 18, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 87/QD-BCT (2026). This Decision announces new, amended, and abolished administrative procedures within the chemical sector under the …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Fire Services (Fire-fighting Equipment or Fire Safety Installation) Regulations 2026 on January 30, 2026. Under the Fire Services Act 1988 and its 2025 amendment, all installed …
India
On January 27, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry drafted the Indian Boiler Regulations, 2026, which will seek to replace the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950. A 30-day public …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 02/2026/TT‑BCT, “Guidance on the Implementation of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 25/2026/ND‑CP on the …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 25/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing Regulations on the Development of the Chemical Industry and the Safety and Security of Chemical Substances under …
China
On December 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a national standard called General Requirements of Safety in Production Process (GB 12801-2025). It will come into effect October …
India
India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment released the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2025 on December 30, 2025, under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions …
Vietnam
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Health issued Circular 56/2025/TT-BYT Guiding the management of occupational diseases. This circular takes effect on February 15, 2026, replacing Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BYT Guiding …
*Taiwan
On December 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The effective date of the amended provisions will be separately designated by …
China
On Oct. 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration issued a recommended national standard called the Requirements of Work Safety Management System for Large and Medium-sized …
Philippines
On November 26, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of the Philippines issued “Labor Advisory No. 15 of 2025: Promoting Labor and Management Preparedness and Protecting Labor Rights …
China
On Oct. 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard called the General Rules for Safety Management of Coating Operations (GB 7691-2025), which will come …
India
India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced the commencement of the four labour codes: Code on Wages 2019, Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, Industrial Relations Code …
South Korea
On October 1, 2025, South Korean National Assembly member Lee Hak-young and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National …
Indonesia
The Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia issued and enforced the “Minister of Manpower Regulation No13/2025 on Occupational Safety and Health Committee” on November 19, 2025. This regulation mandates the establishment …
China
On October 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China promulgated the mandatory national standard “Safety Technical Code for Work in Confined Spaces” (GB 46768-2025). The standard will …
Thailand
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has issued a new ministerial notification establishing regulatory controls over hydrogen and ammonia when used as fuels. The regulation, titled “Notification of Ministry of Energy Notification: …
Vietnam
On October 30, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade published a draft circular titled “Implementation Measures for the Law on Chemicals Regarding the Development of the Chemical Industry and …
Thailand
On October 31, 2025, the Thai Ministry of Public Health issued two notifications designating environmental diseases and occupational diseases. These two notifications, promulgated under the Occupational and Environmental Disease Control …
Vietnam
On October 6, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, through the Vietnam Chemicals Agency, published a summary of public comments submitted in response to the “Draft Decree …
China
On Aug. 22, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website five draft industry standards for occupational accident prevention services by occupational accident insurance providers: Specifications for Accidents …
India
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India published and enforced the “Boiler Operation Engineers’ Rules, 2025” on September 22, 2025, superseding the “Boiler Operation Engineers Rules, 2021.” Then, on …
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 …
India
The Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment has published the draft rules for factory workers under Sections 23 and 24 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, …
China
On Aug. 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website a draft industry standard called the Criteria for Determining Major Accident Potential in Chemical Industry Enterprises and …
India
On September 10, 2025, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published and enforced the “Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2025.” Under the revised “Boilers Act, 2025” updated in April, businesses that …
South Korea
On August 11, 2025, the Environment and Labor Committee of South Korea’s National Assembly announced a draft amendment to the Chemicals Control Act. Under the current Act, if a business …
Indonesia
On May 21, 2025, Indonesia promulgated Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 4 of 2025 concerning Boiler Operators. The regulation took effect immediately upon promulgation, thereby repealing Minister of Manpower Regulation …
South Korea
On May 16, 2025, Assembly Member Cho Ji-yeon and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National Assembly of South …
China
On April 25, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a new mandatory national standard, titled General Code for Standardized Safe Production in Hazardous Chemical Enterprises (GB 45673-2025), …
China
On May 13, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has issued a new mandatory industry standard, AQ 7017-2025, titled “Safety Code for Lithium-Ion Battery Production.” The standard will take effect …
Philippines
On April 28, 2025, the Philippines enacted “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11058 Entitled “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing …
Malaysia
On May 2, 2025, EnviX visited Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and conducted an interview on occupational safety and health (OSH) and factories’ chemical management related regulations. …
Japan
On April 15, 2025, Japan announced a revision to the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations through a ministerial ordinance. This revision adds a new provision, Article 612-2: Tasks with a …
Brunei
On January 9, 2025, Brunei promulgated the Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations, 2025, which took effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations stipulate occupational safety and health …
*Taiwan
On March 28, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor published a draft amendment to the “Occupational Safety and Health Act” and began soliciting public comments. The comment period will end on …
China
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, along with six other central government agencies, jointly issued the revised “Measures for the Implementation of Safety Production Liability Insurance” on March 29, 2025. The …
Philippines
On April 21, 2025, the Philippines issued Department Order No. 251-25: Implementing Rules and Guidelines of Article 133 (formerly Article 135) of the Labor Code, as Amended by Republic Act …
Brunei
On January 9, 2025, Brunei issued the “Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”). The Regulations took effect on …
Thailand
The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare of the Thailand’s Ministry of Labour released draft amendments to the “Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Act (No. …): B.E. ….”. Public opinions …
India
On April 4, 2025, India enacted the Boilers Act, 2025 which repeals the Boilers Act, 1923. This new legislation, marking the first major overhaul in nearly 100 years, introduces stricter …
Japan
On January 27, 2025, Japan’s Labor Policy Council reported to the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (hereinafter “MHLW”) that the “Outline of the Bill to Partially Amend the Industrial …
Philippines
On February 17, 2025, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced revisions to the Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs) imposed on mining companies. These changes align …
China
On Jan. 24, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a recommended national standard called the Guidelines for Comprehensive Safety Risk Assessment of Chemical Industry Park (GB/T 45233-2025). This …
China
On Feb. 13, 2025, China Chemical Safety Association released the 2025 edition of the hazardous chemical safety risk assessment sheet for key counties and key business entities. The assessment sheet …
Japan
On January 17, 2025, the Labor Policy Council of Japan announced that it proposed the Future Measures for Occupational Safety and Health to the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. …
*Taiwan
On Dec. 26, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor published draft revisions to the Regulations on Prevention of Organic Solvent Poisoning. The ministry is seeking comments on the draft through Feb. …
Thailand
Thailand published following 2 notifications in January 2025. These notifications improves electrical safety inspection of workplaces and industrial factories.
Thailand
On December 6, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Industry promulgated, in the Official Gazette, the Notification of Ministry of Industry on Standards and Procedures for the Preparation and Submission of …
Japan
On November 29, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (hereinafter ‘MIC’) promulgated the Ministerial Order Partially Amending Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials (MIC Order No. 103 of 2024). Under …
Japan
On December 12, 2024, Circular Notice No. 1212-2 issued by the Director of the Labor Standards Office announced that a total of 17 chemical substances, as listed in its Annex, …
China
On Nov. 28, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard that sets criteria for major accident risks in the use of certain special equipment (GB …
China
On Nov. 19, 2024, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published Penalty Standards for Violations in Work Safety Emergency Management, which came into effect immediately. These set out penalties for 233 …
Vietnam
On September 11, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) published Notice No. 4223/TB-BLDTBXH on the Occupational Accident Report for the First Half of the …
Singapore
In Singapore, on December 2, 2024, the following two workplace safety and health laws (regulations and orders) were promulgated. Both will come into effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has published four different guidelines regarding occupational noise control, standing/ seating at work, and working with display screen equipment on November 28, …
Thailand
Ministry of Labour of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Labour regarding Hazard Assessment, Study of Workplace Environmental Impacts, and Preparation of Employee and Business Establishment Control Plans” …
China
On October 14,2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the “Framework of technical standards system for environmental risk assessment and control of chemical substances”. The document clearly …
China
On Sept. 29, 2024, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website draft revised measures on penalties for work safety violations. The ministry is seeking comments on the draft …
China
On Oct. 11, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published the 2024 edition of the list of advanced safety and emergency equipment that should be promoted in the …
Thailand
On October 15, 2024, the following three notifications, which require safety testing of boilers and fluid heaters, were promulgated in Thailand. All entered into effect the day after the promulgation.
China
On Aug. 26, 2024, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published a draft mandatory industry standard called the “Specification for Safety Management of Fine Chemical Enterprises.” The ministry is seeking comments …
China
On August 30, 2024, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China issued a draft on general norms for work safety standardization of hazardous chemical enterprises and started soliciting comments from …
*Taiwan
On Aug. 1, 2024, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced a revision of the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Facilities Rules. The rules, based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act, …
China
On June 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the voluntary national standard “Requirements for treatment and disposal of waste printed circuit board” (GB/T 44157-2024). The standard took …
China
On May 9, 2024, the China’s National Institute of Occupational Health and Poison Control issued an amendment sheet to the national occupational health standard “Occupational exposure limits for hazardous factors …
China
On June 19, 2024, the Department of Emergency Management of Zhejiang Province, China, published a 2024 edition of work safety compliance guidelines for hazardous chemical companies. The guidelines apply to …
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