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 Wastes (Products)
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 …
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”.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Singapore proposes amendments to the Resource Sustainability Act
Adopts deposit system for beverage containers
6 January 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore reported the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill to the WTO/TBT on November 23, 2022. Singapore plans to launch a beverage container deposit system from mid-2024 as the first step in …
Thailand disseminates guideline for recycling of plastic scraps
27 December 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced “Notification of the Pollution Control Department on the Characteristics of Plastic Scraps Suitable for Recycling B.E.2565 (2022)” in the Royal …
Hong Kong to promote recycling of waste glass beverage containers
Three commencement notices for legislation concerning producer responsibility for such containers
1 December 2022
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On November 11, 2022, the Hong Kong government promulgated three commencement notices: the Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal (Product Container) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (Commencement) Notice, the Product Eco-Responsibility (Regulated …
India publishes New E-Waste Management Rules with expanded target products
Including higher targets for recycling and trading of EPR certificates
10 November 2022
India
India
On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.” These Rules replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and …
China’s Zhejiang province publishes revised regulations on solid waste management
The revision will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023
28 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 29, 2022, China’s Zhejiang province published revised regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The revised regulations set out the …
Korea implements Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and Medical Waste Generator Certification System
26 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
Bangladesh publishes guidelines on management and recycling system for WEEE
24 October 2022 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. A draft of these guidelines was …
India amends Rules on registration and responsibilities of vehicle scrapping facilities
24 October 2022
India
India
On September 16, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published and enforced the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2022, which …
Singapore Solicits Public Comments on Deposit System for Beverage Containers
18 October 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On September 20, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced details of its beverage container deposit system, which has been under consideration since 2020, and launched a public consultation. …
Korea coordinates ease of recycling grading and EPR system for adjusting contributions
6 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On September 4, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced the full operation of the EPR system in cooperation with the ease of recycling grading system. Under the EPR system, …
Korea adopts early scrapping support to diesel vehicles with class 4 emissions from 2023
Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act is revised
5 October 2022
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment published on August 17, 2022, a revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act (Ministry of Environment Decree No. 999), which includes the expansion …
India allows import of PET flakes on a conditional basis
Shift from a ban to a conditional permit
27 September 2022
India
India
On September 14, 2022, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India published Notification No.32/2015-2020, which permits PET flakes to be imported subject to approval from the Directorate General of …
China designates 60 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling system
9 September 2022
China
China
On July 19, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and other 6 central government departments jointly designated Beijing and other 59 cities as key cities to develop waste recycling …
China’s Guangdong province announces action plan to address plastic pollution
Biodegradable plastic is promoted.
7 September 2022
China
China
On July 29, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of China’s Guangdong Province announced an action plan for 2022–2025 to take measures against plastic pollution. The plan aims to …
India published comprehensive battery waste management rules with Extended Producer Responsibility
Including batteries for automobile and industry
2 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. These Rules cover all types of batteries, …
Comprehensive Utilization of Bulk Solid Waste in China
29 August 2022
China
China
A key focus area in the comprehensive use of resources in China, bulk solid waste consists of seven different types[1]: coal gangue, fly ash, tailings, industrial by-product gypsum, slag, construction …
India amends to add EPR for waste tyres
Introduction of EPR certificate purchase and sale and environmental compensation system
25 August 2022
India
India
On July 22, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, which add extended …
China announces measures to promote consumption of environmentally friendly household appliances
22 August 2022
China
China
On July 28, 2022, China’s 13 central government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce, announced a “Notice on Several Measures to Promote the Consumption of Green Smart Home Appliances,” which …
China, Waste Home Appliance Recovery: Enhancement of EPR Regulations
Waste Home Appliance Recovery: Accelerated Construction of a Recycling System and Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) System
15 August 2022
China
China
Waste Home Appliance Recovery: Accelerated Construction of a Recycling System and Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) System The quality of life in China has consistently increased alongside rapid economic …
Philippines promulgates an Act introducing EPR for plastic containers and packaging
9 August 2022 
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898 on July 23, 2022. This Act amends the country’s solid waste management act, RA9003, “Ecological …
China releases industry standard for collection, dismantling of end-of-life electric vehicles to seek public comments
Requirements for traction battery storage and other processes would be introduced
5 August 2022
China
China
On July 1, 2022, China’s Ministry of Commerce released an industry standard called the Technical Requirements for End-of-Life Electric Vehicles Collecting and Dismantling to seek public comments. The standard includes …
Singapore Announces National Action Strategy on Marine Litter
18 July 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On June 5, 2022, the National Action Strategy on Marine Litter (NASML) was announced in Singapore. Marine litter is a cross-border problem that moves by wind and tidal currents, and …
China strongly promotes recycling of waste vehicle
8 July 2022
China
China
China is currently the world’s largest vehicle consuming market, and the amount of the production and sales and possessing of vehicles have long maintained the top position in the world. …
Beijing releases the draft for comments on “Specifications for waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling”
30 June 2022
China
China
On May 19, 2022, the Beijing Municipal Market Supervision and Administration Bureau released several drafts for comments on local standards, including the “Specifications for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling” …
Vietnam seeks opinions on a draft circular on the environmental protection fund to boost recycling
24 June 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 3, 2022, the Legislation Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an event titled “Seminar to Exchange Opinions on the Draft Circular on the …
Philippines Awaits Presidential Signature of Bill to Introduce EPR for Plastic Products
21 June 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898, which requires enterprises (producers of products generating plastic packaging waste with …
China issues technical standards for waste plastic pollution control
Industrial companies are required to take measures against waste plastic pollution
21 June 2022
China
China
On May 31, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a National Ecological and Environmental Standard on Technical Specification for Pollution Control of Plastic Waste (HJ 364-2022), which came …
Pakistan announces draft Regulations for Handling, Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Substances and Wastes
17 June 2022 
Pakistan
Pakistan
On January 2022, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published draft regulations (Handling, Manufacture, Storage, Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Substances Rules, 2022) on the handling, manufacture, storage and …
China’s Hainan province announces plastic pollution control action plan for 14th Five-Year Plan period
Less single-use plastics will be used in the province
3 June 2022
China
China
China’s Hainan province April 27 announced a plastic pollution control action plan for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025). With the aim of tackling plastic pollution in earnest, the province …
Korea adds 15 types of plastic products such as industrial films and PVC products to the list subject to recycling
3 June 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On May 3, 2022, South Korea Ministry of Environment published a revised version of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources (Presidential …
India announces draft on New E-Waste Management Rules
Expansion of targeted products, removal of PRO provision, etc.
27 May 2022
India
India
NOTE: On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.” These Rules replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 …
China’s research institute releases 2021 WEEE white paper
Latest national policies, standards for WEEE reported
27 May 2022
China
China
On May 12, the 15th International Conference on EPR Principle Recycling of WEEE (2022) was held at two venues in China’s Beijing and Qingdao city, respectively. In the conference, the …
India discloses information on amount of Generation and Collection/Recycling of e-waste from FY2017 to FY2019
16 May 2022
India
India
In a press release dated April 7, 2022, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India released statistics on the amount of e-waste generated, collected, dismantled, recycled, and disposed of from …
China publicizes its major home appliance manufacturers’ efforts to fulfill responsibility for end-of-life appliance collection
9 May 2022
China
China
On March 25, China’s National Development and Reform Commission hosted an online conference on the implementation of the country’s “end-of-life home appliance collection targets and responsibility system”. In the conference, …
China released the “Implementing opinions on accelerating the recycling of waste textiles”
6 May 2022
China
China
On March 31, 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China jointly released the “Implementing opinions on …
India publishes amended Rules detailing Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging
25 April 2022
India
India
On February 17, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 which provides details on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for …
Bangladesh publishes Solid Waste Management Regulations 2021
28 March 2022
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
The Solid Waste Management Regulations 2021 were published in Bangladesh on December 23, 2021, under the Bangladesh Environmental Protection Act, 1995.
Taiwan EPA announced list of electrical and electronic devices subject to recycling fees regulations
18 March 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On February 24, 2022, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration announced supplementary provisions based on Section 11 of the advance notice of “Scope of Goods or their Packaging Containers and Businesses …
India to exempt labeling requirement to packaging used for imported products
under Plastic Waste Management Rules
18 March 2022
India
India
On January 20, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India released the draft “Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022,” and is soliciting opinions for 60 days. The …
India issues draft Regulation on Extended Producer Responsibility for waste tyres
16 March 2022
India
India
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change (MoEFCC) officially published the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, which …
Malaysia revised order on import prohibition
Enhancing control on metal and paper scrap
9 March 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
On January 7, 2022, the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022 (hereinafter “the Amendment Order”) was promulgated in Malaysia. The Amendment Order makes amendments to the First …
MIIT of China to promote recycling of used EV batteries
2 March 2022
China
China
On January 12, 2022, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) held a press conference on the development status of domestic automotive industry. The press conference was attended by …
Taiwan adjusts the scope of refrigerators and washing machines to be collected
21 February 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration has issued a public notice on the revision of appendix1 “the scopes for the articles and the enterprises responsibility” in “the scopes for the articles and …
Vietnam sets comprehensive EPR regulations for WEEE, ELV, packaging and batteries
17 February 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 10, 2022, the Vietnamese government established and enacted the Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection (hereinafter the “the Decree”). Articles …
Vietnam oblige producers to pay to Environmental Protection Fund under EPR scheme
17 February 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 10, 2022, the Vietnamese government established the Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (hereinafter “the Decree”), which came into effect …
Philippine’s House approves EPR bill on plastic products
14 February 2022
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898, which requires enterprises (producers of products generating plastic packaging waste with …
Tianjin, China Released Action Plan for Plastic Pollution
11 February 2022
China
China
On December 31, 2021, the Tianjin Ecology and Environment Bureau and Tianjin Development and Reform Commission jointly released the “Action plan for plastic pollution control in the ‘14th five-year plan’ …
Singapore tightens MEPS for air conditioners, refrigerators and clothes dryers
15 January 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On December 30, 2021, the Energy Conservation (Regulated Products and Registered Suppliers) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2021 (hereinafter “the Amended Regulations”) were promulgated in Singapore. The Amended Regulations strengthen the …
Thailand revises Draft WEEE Act after public consultation
26 December 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand released a revised draft of the Disposal and Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of …
China strengthens the management system of hazardous waste and cracks down on the related illegal activities
22 December 2021
China
China
Hazardous waste is defined as waste that has one or more risks, such as toxicity, corrosiveness, flammability, reactivity, and infectivity, and can have harmful impacts on ecological environment and human …
India amends import condition of Glass wastes in non-dispersible form
under Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules
10 December 2021
India
India
On November 16, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published “Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2021” to transfer glass wastes in …
Malaysia announces 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025)
Incorporating EPR regulations on e-waste, etc.
3 November 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri on September 27, 2021, announced the latest national five-year plan, the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (hereinafter “the Plan”). The Plan focuses on three main themes: (1) …
India announces draft EPR regulations for plastic packaging
25 October 2021
India
India
On October 7, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change issued a draft notification, setting out rules for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging, and has been …
Brief report: Public consultation on EPR regulations in Vietnam (2nd round) (2)
Q＆A on the draft EPR regulations
17 October 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 27, 2021, the Legislation Department of the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an online public consultation: Webinar: Hearing Opinions on the Extended Producer Responsibility …
Brief report: Public consultation on EPR regulations in Vietnam (2nd round) (1)
Amendments from the previous version of the draft decree
17 October 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On August 27, 2021, the Legislation Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) held an online public consultation: Webinar: Hearing Opinions on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) …
Laos publishes list of prohibited goods for import-export control
16 October 2021 
Laos
Laos
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR published the “Decision on the list of prohibited goods for importation or exportation No. 0848 / MOIC” in the Gazette on 17 …
Vietnam releases official comments over false media coverage of Law on Environmental Protection 2020
15 October 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On September 22, 2021, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) released an official statement over some incorrect media coverage regarding the Law on Environmental Protection 2020. According …
China issues national standards for downcycling of automotive traction batteries
8 October 2021
China
China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration on August 20 issued two sets of recommended national standards (GB/T) for the recycling of automotive traction batteries. Their names are …
China introduces new measures to promote traction battery recycling
8 October 2021
China
China
On August 27, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly …
China releases guidelines on disposal of 9 WEEE items, including printers, mobile phones
4 October 2021
China
China
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on September 10 released the Guidelines on Environmental Management and Pollution Control for the Disposal of Nine Types of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, …
China issues technical standards to control pollution from treatment of EVs’ waste lithium-ion batteries
17 September 2021
China
China
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment on August 9 issued the Technical Specification of Pollution Control for Treatment of Waste Power Lithium-ion Battery (Trial) (HJ 1186—2021; the “Specification”) as national …
Thailand, Draft WEEE Action Plan 2022 – 2026
6 September 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (also known as WEEE or e-waste), which includes a wide range of end-of-life devices such as computers, refrigerators and mobile phones, is considered as a …
Japan, Waste management
4 September 2021 
Japan
Japan
The framework for waste regulation in Japan consists of the “Basic Act on Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society”, which sets forth the basic principles and concepts for the formation of …
Korea announces Legislative Notice of Amendment to add 17 items to EPR
To be started from FY 2022
30 August 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On July 21, 2021, the Ministry of Environment of Korea (MOE) announced a legislative notice of partial amendment to the Presidential Decree on the Act on the Promotion of Saving …
India amends Plastic Waste Rules to ban single-use plastic from July 2022
27 August 2021
India
India
On August 12, 2021, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021. This rule, for which amendments were proposed in March 2021, …
MOEJ unveils outline of draft implementing rules for Act on Plastic Resource Circulation
24 August 2021
Japan
Japan
On August 23, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan held a meeting of the Subcommittee on Plastic Resource Circulation (a committee established under the Working Group for …
Tianjin publishes “WEEE treatment development plan” (draft)
24 August 2021
China
China
On August 10, 2021, Tianjin Ecology and Environment Bureau of China published the draft on “Waste electrical and electronic equipment treatment development plan” and started to solicit opinions from the …
South Korea launches a new mark for hard-to-recycle composite packaging materials from 2022
Amendment of the Guidelines on Separate Discharge Mark
17 August 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On July 9, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of South Korea promulgated a notice amending the Guidelines on Separate Discharge Mark (MOE Notification No. 2021-140) to revise the …
Thailand issues draft plan for integrated management of WEEE
Aiming for 10% home appliance recycling rate by 2026
14 August 2021
Thailand
Thailand
On July 19, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment published on its website a draft action plan for integrated management of waste electrical …
Philippines, Solid Waste Management
13 August 2021
Philippines
Philippines
Republic Act No. 9003, An Act Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, Creating the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited and Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds …
China promotes EPR system by encouraging home appliance manufacturers to set and achieve recycle targets
For TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner manufacturers
11 August 2021
China
China
On August 4, 2021, China National Development and Reform Commission and 3 other government agencies released the “Notice on encouraging home appliance manufacturers to participate the recycling target responsibility system …
Philippines, Plastic Pollution Issues
4 August 2021
Philippines
Philippines
NOTE: On July 22, 2022, the Philippines enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, Republic Act (RA) No. 11898, which requires enterprises (producers of products generating plastic packaging waste with …
China announced “14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development”
Including the content of waste power battery recycling
2 August 2021
China
China
On July 7, 2021, China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced the “14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development”. The Plan aims to greatly improve the overall resource utilization capacity, …
Summary of Chapter 7 of the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021: Management of B3 Waste and Non-B3 Waste (Articles 274 – 470)
30 July 2021 
Indonesia
Indonesia
Management of Hazardous and Poisonous Waste (B3 Waste) 1. General overview In general, there are two main business entity types that are covered by this Regulation: Business entities whose production …
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission releases draft guideline for E-Waste Management and Recycling System
29 July 2021
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
NOTE: On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published an official guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. See more details …
South Korea revises to promote recycling of used electric vehicle batteries
29 July 2021
South Korea
South Korea
On July 6, 2021, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea published and enforced a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree on the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical …
Thailand bans import of plastic wastes within 5 yrs
23 July 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand established a “Notification of Pollution Control Department regarding the Definitions of Plastic Wastes and Plastic Scraps B.E. …
Singapore publishes three regulations on collection and recycling of e-waste
9 July 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On June 29, 2021, Singapore published three regulations based on the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA). All of them are related to the collection and recycling of e-waste and came into …
Singapore launches EPR-based e-waste management system
8 July 2021
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore’s first nationwide electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management system based on extended producer responsibility (EPR) was launched on July 1, 2021. This system is carried out in accordance with …
China announces pilot program to implement EPR scheme for automobiles
5 July 2021
China
China
China’s Ministries of Industry and Information Technology, Science and Technology, Finance, and Commerce on June 9 issued a circular on a plan for a pilot program to implement automotive product …
Brief report: Public consultation for new regulations on e-waste, ELV and waste packaging management of Vietnam (2)
Q&A on the proposed EPR system
1 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 16, 2021, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on hearing comments for …
Brief report: Public consultation for new regulations on e-waste, ELV and packaging waste management of Vietnam (1)
Overview of the proposed EPR system
1 July 2021
Vietnam
Vietnam
On June 16, 2021, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a webinar on hearing comments for …
Japan, MHLW Changes Measures to be taken when importing products that may contain asbestos
Requires written certification at the time of import that asbestos does not exceed 0.1 percent of the weight of the product
28 June 2021
Japan
Japan
On May 18, 2021, an order was promulgated to partially amend the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) requiring products that may contain asbestos to certify …
Bangladesh publishes E-waste Management Rule
Including collection targets and RoHS provisions for 10 substances
22 June 2021
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On June 10, 2021, Bangladesh’s Department of Environment (DOE) published the Hazardous Waste (e-waste) Management Rules, 2021 under the Bangladesh Environmental Protection Act, 1995. The E-waste rule covers the products …
Thailand, Domestic Waste in COVID Situation
18 June 2021
Thailand
Thailand
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered changes in how societies operate. In February 2020, no one would have imagined that we could face such a situation, where entire white-collar workforce in …
Singapore NEA and ALBA jointly launch e-waste collection points
9 June 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On June 4, 2021, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that it has installed e-waste collection points together with ALBA, an accredited operator of the e-waste collection scheme. The collection …
Japan cabinet approves Bill for plastic resource management
2 June 2021
Japan
Japan
The Cabinet of Japan approved the Bill for the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics on March 9, 2021. The bill was submitted to the 204th ordinary Diet …
China Accelerates Plastic Regulations
Since Revision of Solid Waste Pollution Control Law in 2020
2 June 2021
China
China
China, aiming to enter the world market as an economic powerhouse, has raised the need for domestic production of technology in its five-year plans since 20 years ago, even in …
