Posts of POPs

Japan Begins Public Consultation on Draft Amendments to Specify LC-PFCA as Class I Specified Chemical Substances in the Ministerial Ordinance and Notification under CSCL

Major changes expected in waste affair

POPs Draft PFAS Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

On September 1, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW); Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); Ministry of the Environment (MOE); and other relevant ministries jointly launched …

Participation Report: Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment Holds Seminar on Proposed Adjustments to the Draft “Regulated PFAS and Their Handling Management Matters”

Regulated Substances Slated to be Reduced to 182 Types

POPs PFAS Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

On June 24, 2026, the Chemical Substance Management Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment held a seminar regarding the proposed adjustments to the draft Regulated PFAS and Their Handling Management …

China Elevating “Safety Technical Specification for Cleaning Products” from Recommended to Mandatory Standard

Introducing Prohibitions and Restrictions on Ingredients such as Microplastics

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Packaging Cosmetics Food Contact Materials

On April 30, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China promulgated the mandatory national standard Safety Technical Specification for Cleaning Products (GB 26396-2026). This standard will enter …

China issues national standard setting out recyclability rate calculation method, chemical use restrictions for appliances

VOC Energy Label / MEPS POPs Circular Economy Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Packaging Household Appliances

On Aug. 23, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard titled “Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Energy Saving and Environment Protection Specification” (GB 44499-2024), which will …