China
On May 13, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft program for the full implementation of the pollutant discharge permit scheme. The ministry sought comments on the …
China
On May 8, 2024, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association published a draft of an association standard called the Technical Specifications of Recycled Plastics for the Household Electrical Appliances. The …
China
On May 9,2024, the Chinese State Council announced the “2024 Legislative Work Plan”. According to the plan, the draft of the Law on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals will be …
Philippines
On May 22, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines released the “Guidelines for the MEP for Sectors”, a department circular that stipulates a framework for the introduction …
Thailand
In March 2024, the Ministry of Industry of Thailand released the Ministerial Draft Notification on Data Reporting on Types and Amounts of Pollutants from Factory Operations (hereinafter referred to as …
China
On April 30, 2024, the National Road Transportation Standardization Technical Committee1, a branch of China’s Ministry of Transport, published a draft transportation industry standard called the Technical Specifications for Road …
Vietnam
On March 22, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions …
China
In May 2024, the Emergency Management Bureau of Shanghai, China, published a draft revised local standard for tracking codes of hazardous chemicals (DB31/T 1250). According to a source familiar with …
China
On May 9,2024, the Chinese State Council announced the “2024 Legislative Work Plan”. According to the plan, the draft of the Law on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals will be …
South Korea
On March 28, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea unveiled a proposed amendment (MOE Public Notice No. 2024-213) to the Designation of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety …
Australia
Since April 15, 2024, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has been soliciting public comments on a draft decision to add five types of chemicals, …
China
On March 27, 2024, the All-China Environment Federation published a draft association standard called the Guideline on N-methylpyrrolidone Emission Accounting and Control Techniques of Prevention for Lithium Ion Battery Production …
South Korea
On February 23, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that it has drafted a new amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for Efficiency …
Vietnam
On March 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released the Draft Amendment to the National Technical Standard QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacture, Trade, Use, Storage …
South Korea
On January 31, 2024, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea published a new draft amendment to the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act …
Thailand
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand opened the draft of Sustainable Packaging Management Act for public hearing on the website on 18 March 2024. The …
Vietnam
On January 9, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport published a draft National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on Safety Technology and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (hereinafter “the Draft”) and invited comments …
China
On March 12, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information technology published a draft revision of a mandatory national standard for GHS implementation, titled “Rules for classification and labelling of …
Vietnam
On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …
Vietnam
On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …
Philippines
As confirmed on February 29, 2024, a draft implementation guideline for the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP) has been published in the Philippines. This draft implementation guideline …
South Korea
On January 23, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it has formulated a draft amendment to the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, …
Thailand
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand opened the draft of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act for public hearing on their website on 22 February …
South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced that a proposed partial amendment to the Presidential Decree on the Clean Air Conservation Act, mainly aimed at tightening control on uncertified exhaust gas …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam published a Draft Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Human Rescue (hereinafter “Draft Law”). The Draft Law, which …
Malaysia
On February 16, 2024, the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) published the draft Occupational Safety and Health (Personal Protective Equipment at Place of Work) Regulations 202X. and …
India
On February 20, 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority of India has announced the draft “Guidelines for Protection of Consumers against Greenwashing” under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and is …
China
On Jan. 16, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published proposals for regulating certain mercury-added products according to the decisions of the Fifth Conference of Parties (COP5) to the …
Singapore
On January 12, 2024, the Singapore Environment Agency (NEA) published a proposal to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards (MEPS) and energy label regulations for water heaters and commercial storage refrigerators …
South Korea
On December 15, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it has formulated a draft amendment to the Evaluation Criteria for Grading the Recyclability of Packaging …
China
On February 12, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China notified a draft of a mandatory national standard (GB) entitled “Household and similar electrical appliances – Energy saving and …
China
On February 12, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation notified WTO of a draft mandatory national standard entitled “Household and similar electrical appliances – Health safety specification” and started …
*Taiwan
On January 30, 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced a draft amendment to the “Measures on declaration of dangerous items handled in factory” and began soliciting public …
South Korea
On January 9, 2024, the South Korean government announced that the proposed amendments to the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (hereinafter “K-REACH“) and the Chemicals Control Act (hereinafter …
China
On Feb. 9, 2024, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration made a WTO/TBT notification of a draft revision of the mandatory national standard, “Safety of Toys – Part 1: Basic code”. …
China
On Dec. 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress of Shanghai, China, published draft municipal regulations on zero-waste city development. The city sought comments on the draft …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has drafted the “Environment Audit Notification” on January 29, 2024, and is inviting comments for 60 days starting the said date. …
China
On Dec. 19, 2023, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, released a draft association standard that provides guidelines for the establishment and evaluation of zero-waste entities. The draft …
Vietnam
On December 6, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade released Draft Decree Regulating the Development of Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Generation (hereinafter “the Draft”) and solicited comments from the …
China
On Dec. 19, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a 2023 plan for a comprehensive standards development program for the solar power industry to seek comments. In …
China
On Dec. 28, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft revised National List of Hazardous Waste, which has been developed for more effective environmental management of hazardous …
Philippines
On January 23, 2024, the House of Representatives of the Philippines passed on third reading (final reading) House Bill (SB) 9571, the “Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act”. This bill is intended …
South Korea
On November 23, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) operating under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that the deferred approval period for 138 existing …
India
On January 30, 2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) announced the draft End-of-Life Vehicles (Management) Rules, 2024. The draft Rules will establish an Extended …
India
The Consumer Affairs Bureau of India and the Central Consumer Protection Agency are currently working on a draft of the “Guidelines for Protection of Consumer against Greenwashing“, the nation’s Press …
South Korea
The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of legislation of a draft partial amendment to the Notice on the Designation of Toxic Substances …
South Korea
On August 24, 2023, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the President’s Office held the Fourth Regulatory Innovation Strategy Meeting under the initiative of President Yoon, announcing that the …
Singapore
On January 18, 2024, Singapore published a proposal to regulate medium-chain chlorinated paraffins and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (long-chain PFCAs), their salts and related compounds under the Stockholm Convention (POPs Convention), …
Vietnam
On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam submitted a proposal document of draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics (hereinafter “the Draft”) to the Prime Minister. The …
China
On Nov. 20, 2023, the China National Institute of Standardization published a draft revised recommended national standard called the General Principles for Monitoring and Testing of Energy Saving (GB/T 15316). …
South Korea
On November 23, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it has formulated a draft amendment to one of the country’s key BPR (biocidal products regulation) …
Pakistan
In the beginning of January 2024, a draft regulation on chemical management, including import license, labelling, safety instructions, and occupational and safety, were revealed in Pakistan.
South Korea
On November 7, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced that it has formulated draft amendments to the Enforcement Order and Enforcement Rules of the Act on the …
Philippines
On December 13 and 14, 2023, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) notified via WTO/TBT a total of seven drafts of implementing guidelines related to energy consuming products, including six …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea is holding a 20-day a preliminary legislative notice from October 31, 2023 to November 20, 2023 on the proposal of the Notice on …
China
On Nov. 27, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published drafts of the following revised national standards for the safety of toys: Toys Safety — Part1:Basic Code Safety …
*Taiwan
On December 13, 2023, the Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare published a draft amendment to the “List of ingredients prohibited in cosmetic products” and started to solicit comments. The …
Indonesia
A draft amendment to the Food Packaging Regulation (the “Draft”) was released in Indonesia on December 19, 2023. When promulgated and implemented, the Draft will replace the current Food and …
Vietnam
On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Circular Amending and Supplementing the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number …
Singapore
On November 22, 2023, Singapore announced a proposal to ban the sale (retail, online, etc.) of indoor paints containing formaldehyde (CAS registration number: 50-00-0), and began soliciting opinions. Only indoor …
Thailand
On 7th December 2023, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry of Thailand released following two draft notifications to control import and usage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in accordance …
China
On Nov. 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website draft revised rules for the safety oversight of serious chemical hazard sources. The ministry is seeking comments …
Vietnam
On October 20, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the …
Vietnam
On October 20, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the …
Singapore
On November 21, 2023, amendments to the Energy Conservation Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) were announced in Singapore, and opinions were solicited. The deadline for submission of opinions …
China
On Oct. 18, 2023, China’s National Standardization Technical Committee on Environmental Management published a draft revision of a recommended national standard called the General Principles for Green Product Assessment (GB/T …
South Korea
On October 26, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued two public notices proposing new amendments to the Enforcement Order and the Enforcement Rules of the Clean …
China
On Nov. 6, 2023, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published a draft work safety industry standard called the Safety Management Specification for Work of Online Leak Sealing and Hot-tapping. The …
China
On Oct. 24, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published a draft 2023 version of China’s energy efficiency grading system for key energy-consuming products. The commission is seeking comments …
Philippines
On November 27, 2023, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released two drafts of DENR Administrative Order (DAO) to add new substances …
China
On Nov. 8, 2023, the China National Institute of Standardization published draft revisions of two mandatory national standards for the energy efficiency grades and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for …
*Taiwan
On November 9, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan issued a draft notice “Scope of mobile phone manufacturers and importers that should display the recycling mark and other obligations” …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam released the “draft amendment of the Prime Minister’s Decision on the List of GHG Emission Facilities That …
Global
According to a press release dated October 16, 2023, the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs Convention), considered a draft proposal …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Department of Environment proposed a draft for the Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009 on October 20, 2023, and asked for public comment. The draft amendment proposes new sewage standards …
China
On Oct. 13, 2023, the China National Institute of Standardization published a draft recommended national standard called the General Principles for Establishing Allowance of Energy Consumption per Unit Throughput. This …
China
On Sept. 21, 2023, China Electronics Standardization Institute published drafts of two recommended industry standards for the evaluation and grading, respectively, of carbon neutrality management systems in the electronics industry. …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released an amendment draft for the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and is inviting public comment for 60 days. The …
Australia
Since September 25, 2023, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has been soliciting public comments on a draft decision to add four bromine-based flame retardants …
China
On Oct. 18, 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation published on its website a draft revision of the Product Quality Law. The administration is seeking comments on the draft …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the draft Ecomark Certification Rules, 2023 on 11 October 2023, and has invited comments for 30 days. Aimed at promoting …
Malaysia
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 was passed by the House of Representatives in Malaysia on October 11, 2023. The bill targets large consumers such as factories and commercial …
China
On Sept. 26, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released draft principles for the review and approval of environmental impact assessment reports for construction work in the following industries: …
Vietnam
On September 14, 2023, the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in cooperation with the Climate Change Department of the …
South Korea
On September 6, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a notice of proposed amendment to the Designation of, and Safety and Labeling Standards for, Consumer Chemical …
South Korea
On August 30, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a draft amendment to the Eco-label Target Products and Certification Criteria (MOE Notice No. 2023-504). The proposed …
*Taiwan
Based on the guidance of the Resource Recycling Bureau, Ministry of the Environment of Taiwan, on August 29, September 5 and September 6, 2023, the Eco Technology & Consultants Co., …
India
On September 13, 2023, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers notified WTO/TBT of draft quality control orders on eight chemicals: anhydrous ammonia, ethylene oxide, captafol, industrial urea, monocrotophos, sodium cyanide, …
China
On Sept. 8, 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention of China jointly released a draft first installment of the list …
South Korea
On August 25, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced proposed amendments to the Enforcement Order and Enforcement Rules of the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of …
China
On Aug. 21, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and State Administration for Market Regulation published a draft 16th installment of the list of products subject to energy efficiency …
China
On August 28, 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a WTO notification on a draft amendment to a mandatory national standard (GB) “Safety and technical standards …
China
On Aug. 28, 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation submitted a WTO/TBT notification of a draft revised national standard, “Rules for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals — Part 1: …
China
On August 14, 2023, the China Electronics Standardization Institute published drafts for soliciting comments on six national standards that specify various methods for determining certain chemical substances contained in electrical …
Malaysia
On September 6, 2023, Malaysia published proposed amendments to Parts 2 and 3 of the Industry Code of Practice on Chemicals Classification and Hazard Communication, and began soliciting opinions. The …
South Korea
On July 31, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (hereinafter “MOE” or “the Ministry”) of South Korea announced that it would give preliminary notice of legislation on a draft decree to …
Philippines
On September 8, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines published a draft FDA circular entitled “Guidelines on the Filing and Submission of Applications for the Licensing …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Environment has published a summary of revised draft rules on emissions and noise from automobiles and is soliciting comments from August 14 to September 9, 2023. …
South Korea
On July 10, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea published an proposed amendment to the Regulations on the Stipulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances …
China
On Sept. 5, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment released on its website a draft 2023 installment of the national implementation plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic …
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