India amends plastic regulations to add exemption to labeling obligations on packaging
13 June 2023 
India
India
India partially relaxed plastic waste regulations.
Posts of Circular Economy
Taiwan plans to introduce Repairability Index scheme for IT equipment
9 June 2023 
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On May 26, 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan (Taiwan EPA) published the plan to introduce the Repairability Index scheme on its homepage. The Repairability Index is …
South Korea adds color and weight standards to evaluation criteria for packaging recyclability
8 June 2023 
South Korea
South Korea
On March 28, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced to add color and weight standards to 1) packaging material and structure standards and 2) evaluation criteria for …
Official response from Taiwan EPA on how to calculate recycled plastic materials added to products
6 June 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
Under the amended notice “Recycling levy rate of collection, removal, and disposal of items”, which announced by the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) on April 27, 2023, “items containing 25% …
India Issues SOP for Grant of Registration to Producers under E-Waste Rules
6 June 2023
India
India
The Central Pollution Control Board of India (CPCB) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for registration of producers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 on April 1, 2023.
South Korea fixes mandatory recycling rates for products and packaging materials for 2023 and promulgates revised version
31 May 2023
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea Ministry of Environment promulgated a revised version of the 2023 Mandatory Recycling Rates by Product and Packaging Material (Ministry of Environment Notification No. 2023-54) and announced that it …
China issues guidelines on standards development for carbon emissions peaking & carbon neutrality
26 May 2023 
China
China
On April 24, 2023, China’s Standardization Administration, nine other government departments and People’s Bank jointly published guidelines on the development of standards for carbon emissions peaking and carbon neutrality. The …
India Issues Supplementary Document for Producer Registrations under E-waste Rules
24 May 2023
India
India
On April 13, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) promulgated a notification document for the implementation of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The purpose of this notification is to …
Taiwan announces reduction in the recycling levy for products using recycled plastic
17 May 2023
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On April 27, 2023, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced amendments to the notice “Recycling levy rate of collection, removal, and disposal of items”.
South Korea to introduce safety inspection system for reused batteries
15 May 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On March 30, 2023, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea announced proposed amendments to the Enforcement Decree and …
Indian CPCB releases SOP for Producer Registration under Battery Waste Management Rules
11 May 2023
India
India
On March 21, 2023, the Indian Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for producer registration through the online portal under the Battery Waste Management Rules, …
Singapore to start deposit scheme for beverage containers from April 2025
27 April 2023 
Singapore
Singapore
On March 21, 2023, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) announced details about the beverage container deposit scheme. The scheme will commence on April 1, 2025, and the deposit amount …
New Zealand’s Ministry of Environment announces new era of waste system reform
26 April 2023 
New Zealand
New Zealand
On March 29, 2023, the New Zealand Ministry of Environment announced a new era of waste system reform that will fundamentally change the way waste is generated, used, recycled and …
China promotes replacement, upgrading of motors, home appliances, other key products for higher energy efficiency
20 April 2023
China
China
On Feb. 20, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published “guiding opinions” on the replacement and upgrading of key products for saving energy and reducing carbon emissions in an …
Sri Lanka publishes draft guidelines for identification criteria and mark labelling of plastic materials
19 April 2023 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
On 1 March 2023, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) of Sri Lanka published draft guidelines for the implementation of the National Environmental (Plastic Material Identification Standards) Regulations No. 01 of …
India issues supplementary document for EPR Guidelines of plastic packaging
19 April 2023
India
India
On April 3, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India issued a supplementary document, in the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) of plastic packaging waste. The EPR …
China’s Zhuhai city announces plastic pollution control program for 2023–2025
13 April 2023
China
China
On Feb. 27, 2023, the Development and Reform Bureau of Zhuhai city, Guangdong province, China, announced the Plastic Pollution Control Program for 2023–2025. Although this program is similar to the …
South Korea to amend to allow labeling of percentage of recycled materials used on products and containers
Incentives for preferential purchasing by public institutions also considered
11 April 2023
South Korea
South Korea
On February 27, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced that five proposed amendments to environmental laws including the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources passed …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Korea to amend “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”
To exclude “paper packs using aluminum foil” from the exemption
21 December 2022
South Korea
South Korea
On November 4, 2022, the Korean Ministry of Environment announced a proposed amendment to the “Labeling Standards for Quality and Structure Grade of Packaging Materials”, and announced that it plans …
Pilot Project for EPR by IUCN and TCPVN launched in Vietnam
15 December 2022 
Vietnam
Vietnam
On November 16, 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) together with TCP Vietnam, TCPVN announced that they agreed to implement a project titled “TCP moving toward circular …
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 …
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. …
Taiwan to tighten regulations on packaging used in e-commerce
Minimum content of recycled materials will be mandatory
18 October 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On Sept. 29, 2022, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration released draft regulations on packaging used in online shopping to seek public comments, which are accepted for 60 days after the draft’s …
China to implement stricter regulations on excessive packaging of goods
Manufacturers are required to employ simple packaging designs and use less packaging for their products
6 October 2022
China
China
On Sept. 1, 2022, the General Office of China’s State Council announced a series of measures to restrict excessive packaging of goods. The measures include targets for 2025 as well …
Macao announces import ban on disposable plastic cutlery
28 September 2022
China
China
To protect the environment and reduce the use of plastic, on August 31, 2022, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government of China announced an amendment to the Article 5 (1) …
Indonesia promulgates ecolabeling standard for compostable products and containers
21 September 2022 
Indonesia
Indonesia
On April 4, 2022, the Indonesian National Standard SNI 7188-7:2022 on Ecolabeling Criteria for the Categories of Compostable Products, Product Packaging, and Bioplastic Containers (hereinafter “the Standard”) was promulgated in …
NGO releases report on consumers’ attitudes toward packaging waste in Singapore
Educating consumers and rethinking product packaging are the key to solve sustainability issues
21 September 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On Aug. 2, 2022, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) released a report on the current situation and consumers’ attitudes regarding packaging waste. The report, which is titled “Unlocking Opportunities for …
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, …
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 revises recommended national standard for recycling logos on product packaging
11 August 2022
China
China
On July 11, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released a revised version of the recommended national standard “Packaging Recycling Marking” (GB/T 18455-2022), which will come into effect on …
New Zealand promulgates rules prohibiting the use of plastics under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008
11 August 2022
New Zealand
New Zealand
On March 14, 2022, New Zealand promulgated the Waste Minimisation (Plastic and Related Products) Regulations 2022 as a sub-rule of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. The purpose of the regulations …
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 …
Participation Report: OECD Webinar “Global Plastics Outlook Policy Scenarios for 2060”
12 July 2022 
Global
Global
On June 21, 2022, the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) hosted the webinar “Green Talks LIVE: Global Plastics Outlook – Policy Scenarios to 2060“. The webinar featured two …
Thailand renews standard of plastic food containers
10 July 2022
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand Ministry of Public Health published “Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 435) B.E. 2565 (2022) Issued under the Food Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) on Determination of Quality …
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 …
Hong Kong enhances Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Scheme and implements producer responsibility scheme on glass beverage containers
20 June 2022 
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On June 8, 2022, the Hong Kong Government announced that the legislative process for making subsidiary legislation aiming at enhancing the Plastic Shopping Bag (PSB) Charging Scheme and full implementation …
Singapore: Waste generation increased by 18% YoY in 2021 due to recovery in economic activity
17 June 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On April 18, 2022, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) released data on waste generation and disposal status for 2021. According to the data, solid waste generation in 2021 was …
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 …
Taiwan to ban the manufacture, import and sale of PVC-contained packaging and other products after July 2023
20 May 2022
*Taiwan
*Taiwan
On April 29, 2022, the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced the “Restrictions on the manufacture, import and sale of polyvinyl chloride-contained packaging materials, containers required to be …
Singapore to begin charging for supermarket disposable carrier bags from mid-2023
9 May 2022
Singapore
Singapore
On March 7, 2022, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the country will begin charging for disposable carrier bags in supermarkets from mid-2023. Large supermarkets with annual sales of …
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 …
Vietnam’s new Decree aims to achieve a circular economy under LEP2020
10 April 2022
Vietnam
Vietnam
On January 10, 2022, the Vietnamese government issued 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 …
Malaysia sets plastic roadmap with sustainability targets up to 2030
31 March 2022 
Malaysia
Malaysia
In December 2021, the Malaysia Plastic Sustainability Roadmap, 2021–2030 (hereinafter “the Roadmap”) was published in Malaysia. The Roadmap identifies strategies and concrete action plans for achieving plastic circularity within the …
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.
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 …
New Plastic Control Rules under Law on Environmental Protection 2020 in Vietnam
23 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 …
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 …
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 …
Indonesia sets new ministerial regulation on non-B3 waste management
25 January 2022
Indonesia
Indonesia
On October 29, 2021, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 19/2021 on Management Procedure of Non-Hazardous and Toxic Waste was established in Indonesia and came into …
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 …
Singapore issues guideline on mandatory packaging reporting requirements
1 December 2021
Singapore
Singapore
On September 13, 2021, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore issued the Mandatory Packaging Reporting – Guide on Assessing if a Company is Required to Comply with the Regulation. …
Hainan issues notice on electronic code of biodegradable plastic products
9 November 2021
China
China
On September 30, 2021, Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan Province, China issued a notice on strengthening the management of electronic code of whole biodegradable plastic products. The purpose …
METI releases the Cabinet decision on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan
5 November 2021 
Japan
Japan
On October 22, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI） released the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan. This Plan is the basic guideline for the government’s medium- to long-term policy …
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) …
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) …
Thailand to lift a ban on recycled plastic for food container
13 October 2021
Thailand
Thailand
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ministry of Public Health of Thailand opened a “(Draft) Criteria, Conditions, and Guidelines for Evaluating the Recycled Plastic Processing and Recycled Plastic Pellets Safety for …
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 action plan on plastic pollution control under 14th Five-Year Plan
4 October 2021
China
China
China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Ecology and Environment on September 16 jointly released the Plastic Pollution Control Action Plan (the “Plan”) that will be implemented during …
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 releases revised national standard of restricting excessive package for foods and cosmetics
1 October 2021
China
China
On August 10, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China released a compulsory national standard – “Requirements of restricting excessive package -Foods and cosmetics” (GB 23350-2021). The standard, …
China’s Hainan Province updates list of plastic products that cannot be produced, sold or used
21 September 2021
China
China
China’s Hainan Province on August 16 released the second version of the List of Non-biodegradable, Single-use Plastic Products Banned for Production, Sale and Use in Hainan Province (the “List”) to …
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 …
China releases draft regulations on use and report of single-use plastics
10 September 2021
China
China
China’s Ministry of Commerce on July 16 published a draft of the Measures on the Use and Reporting of Single-use Plastic Products (一次性塑料制品使用、报告管理办法) to solicit comments (it was open for …
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 …
METI releases the Cabinet decision on the 6th Strategic Energy Plan (Draft)
Four years after the previous plan was formulated, it is now being revised
14 August 2021
Japan
Japan
On July 21, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) released the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan (Draft). This plan is the basic guideline for the government’s medium- to …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Indonesia MOEF reports implementation status of waste reduction regulations
15 July 2021
Indonesia
Indonesia
On June 28, 2021, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) announced the implementation status of the “Regulations of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 75 of 2019 …
Hong Kong plans new regulations on disposable plastic tableware
13 July 2021
*Hong Kong
*Hong Kong
On July 9, 2021, Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department released a draft on “Disposable plastic tableware regulation plan” and opened for public comment. The comment period will end on September …
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 …
