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On-Site Insights: Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Holds Briefing on the 2025 Law on Chemicals and Newly Issued Decrees/Circulars

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Vietnam On-Site Insights: Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Holds Briefing on the 2025 Law on Chemicals and Newly Issued Decrees/Circulars

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)
19 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On February 1, 2026, the Hanoi Chemical Association, in cooperation with the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT), held a briefing and Q&A session on the “2025 Law on …

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Vietnam On-Site Insights: Vietnam Seminar on New Regulations and Administrative Procedures in the Chemicals Sector

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)
19 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 30, 2026, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) held an online seminar titled “New Regulations and Administrative Procedures in the Chemicals Sector.” …

Singapore Issues Document Announcing Start Dates for MCCP and LC PFCA Regulations

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
19 February 2026 Singapore Singapore

On January 26, 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) released a document titled Updates on the Phase‑Out of Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs. The document follows the December 16, 2025 notification …

Chinese Government Launches Campaign to Promote Green Consumption for Home Appliances, Automobiles, Etc.

Product Designs Automobiles Household Appliances
19 February 2026 China China

On January 4, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce and other eight government departments and agencies jointly announced a national campaign to promote green consumption. It aims to promote green transformation …

Chinese Government Issues 2026 Lists of Goods Subject to Import, Export License Requirements

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Vessels Office Equipments Stationery Products
18 February 2026 China China

On December 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued 2026 editions of the List of Goods Subject to the Import License Requirement and List of Goods Subject to the Export …

India Overhauls Solid Waste Management Rules

Mandates Procurement of Waste Certificates Based on Waste Volume

Circular Economy Wastes (Factory)
18 February 2026 India India

On January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, completely replacing the 2016 rules. While the previous rules focused …

Vietnam Issues Circular Implementing the Law on Chemicals and Its Decrees

GHS Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
18 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 01/2026/TT‑BCT, “Detailing and Providing Guidance on the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Law on …

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Thailand Thailand, Update on DIW Regulations on Environmental Personnel System

Other Law/Regulations
17 February 2026 Thailand Thailand

Thailand’s industrial landscape is undergoing a substantial regulatory transformation aimed at enhancing environmental governance through digitalization. The shift from the manual, paper-based systems of the past two decades to the …

South Korea to reduce mandatory recycling amount by up to 20% for producers using recycled plastic raw materials

Draft Circular Economy Product Designs Plastics
17 February 2026 South Korea South Korea

On December 17, 2025, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea issued a preliminary legislative notice on a draft partial amendment to the Public Notice on …

Taiwan’s MOENV Announces Review Principles for Designating Businesses at High Risk of Carbon Leakage

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)
17 February 2026 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On January 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment announced the Principles for Reviewing Applications for Designation of Businesses at High Risk of Carbon Leakage Subject …

Chinese Government Updates National Standard for Safety in Production Processes as Mandatory Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health
16 February 2026 China 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 …

Thailand Considers Limiting Import Gateway for Certain Chemicals in Transit to Laem Chabang Port

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
16 February 2026 Thailand Thailand

On February 2, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry released a draft ministerial notification titled: “Draft Notification of the Ministry of Industry: Designation of a Specific Management Gate (Single Gateway) for …

Malaysia Amends Regulated Chemicals under Import & Export Orders

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
16 February 2026 Malaysia Malaysia

On January 12, 2026, Malaysia published orders amending the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023 and the Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023, which regulate imports and exports of items …

India Withdraws Mandatory Certification Scheme for Industrial Equipment under Scheme X

Product Designs
13 February 2026 India India

On January 14, 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India published an order abolishing the mandatory certification system for industrial equipment under “Scheme X” of the Bureau of Indian …

Vietnam Issues National Technical Regulation on Emissions from Motorcycles and Mopeds

Product Designs Automobiles Motorcycles
13 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Circular 92/2025/TT‑BNNMT, which establishes the National Technical Regulation on Motorcycles and Mopeds Operating in Road Traffic (QCVN …

South Korea to extend the implementation dates of target energy efficiency standards for electric refrigerators and television receivers

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances
13 February 2026 South Korea South Korea

On December 29, 2025, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea announced that it has drafted a new amendment to the Operational Regulation on Equipment for …

China Releases “Comprehensive Action Plan for Solid Waste Management”

Including Measures to Promote the Use of Recycled Materials

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments
12 February 2026 China China

On January 4, 2026, China’s State Council released the Comprehensive Action Plan for Solid Waste Management. The plan sets goals for 2030 and outlines measures to reduce solid waste emissions …

India Standardizes Application and Manner of Labelling for Products under the Standards and Labelling Program

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs
12 February 2026 India India

On December 26, 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India published the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 which came into force on January …

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 4

Regulation on Chemicals in Products

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
12 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …

Singapore Considering Proposal to Add Consumer-Imported Electrical Products for Personal Use to MEPS Regulations

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances
11 February 2026 Singapore Singapore

On January 12, 2026, Singapore launched a public consultation proposing to include products imported by consumers for their own personal use under the country’s energy-efficiency product regulations. The consultation will …

Chinese NPO releases 2025 annual report on extended producer responsibility for electrical, electronic equipment in China

EPR Wastes (Products) Product Designs Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
11 February 2026 China China

On December. 10, 2025, the Extended Producer Responsibility Technology and Innovation Alliance, a Chinese NPO, published its annual report for 2025 on China’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) implementation for electrical …

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 3

Regulation of New Chemical Substances

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
11 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …

South Korea to exclude certain products from the Standby Power Reduction Program

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Office Equipments
10 February 2026 South Korea South Korea

On December 29, 2025, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of South Korea (hereinafter “MCEE”) announced a policy to reclassify multifunction copiers and bidet toilets—currently subject to the Standby …

India’s Goa State Level Packaging Deposit Refund Scheme to be Effective Starting April 2, 2026

Identification QR Codes Required on All Packaging

Circular Economy Container/Packaging Food Contact Materials
10 February 2026 India India

On October 23, 2025, the State of Goa, India, published the country’s first notification regarding a packaging Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS). Since then, the state has launched a dedicated website …

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 2

Regulations on CBI of chemical products

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
10 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …

China Announces 2026 Policies to Promote Large-Scale Equipment Renewal and Consumer Goods Replacement

Product Designs Automobiles Household Appliances
9 February 2026 China China

On December 30, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance issued the Notice on Implementing Policies to Promote Large-Scale Equipment Renewal and Consumer Goods …

India Drafts Rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, Awaiting Public Comments

Occupational Safety and Health
9 February 2026 India 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 Promulgates Decree on Penalties for Administrative Violations in Water Resources

Water
9 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On 6 November 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 290/2025/ND-CP, which stipulates penalties for administrative violations in the water resources sector. It replaces the penalty provisions for the water …

China Announces Ban on Manufacturing Polyurethane Products Using HCFC-141b as a Blowing Agent

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Construction Materials
6 February 2026 China China

On November 18, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued an announcement prohibiting the manufacture of polyurethane products using 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane (HCFC-141b) as a blowing agent.

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 1

Management Rules for Regulated Chemicals

GHS Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
6 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …

Australia’s DCCEEW Reveals Violation Cases against GHG Regulations

Including One with a AUD 400,000 Penalty

Climate Change Violation Cases Chemical Substances (Products)
5 February 2026 Australia Australia

Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has published on its website some violations of environmental laws. All of them relate to breaches of greenhouse gas …

Malaysia Amends Poisons under Poisons Act 1952

Chemical Substances (Products)
5 February 2026 Malaysia Malaysia

On December 24, 2025, Malaysia notified the Poisons (Amendment of Poisons List) Order 2025. This Order amends the list of poisons regulated under the Poisons Act 1952, adding 18 new …

South Korea to revise the scope of household chemical products subject to safety confirmation under K-BPR

Reclassification of certain products as biocidal products and new safety standards for hypochlorous acid compounds

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products
4 February 2026 South Korea South Korea

On December 16, 2025, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea announced that it had prepared a draft amendment to the Designation and Safety and Labeling …

China Updates National Standard that Sets Criteria for Solid Waste

Wastes (Factory)
4 February 2026 China China

On November 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a mandatory national standard, “Identification Standards for Solid Wastes General Rules” (GB 34330-2025). This is an update to the …

Vietnam Publishes Roadmap for Applying National Technical Regulation on Automobiles Emissions

Product Designs Automobiles
4 February 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On November 28th, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decision 43/2025/QĐ-TTg stipulating the roadmap for the application of the National Technical Regulation (hereinafter referred to as QCVN) on emissions from …

Hong Kong to Implement Key Amendments of the “Ozone Layer Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2025”

Starting December 1, 2025

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Automobiles Household Appliances
3 February 2026 *Hong Kong *Hong Kong

On April 11, 2025, the Hong Kong Government officially announced amendments to the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance and two related subsidiary regulations—the Ozone Layer Protection (Controlled Refrigerants) Regulation and the …

India’s Induction Hobs Transitioned to Mandatory Products under Standards and Labeling Programme

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances
3 February 2026 India India

The Ministry of Power of India issued a notification on November 15, 2025, announcing that induction hobs, which were previously voluntary products under the Standards and Labeling Programme, will transition …

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Philippines Assessing the Flood Risk and Mitigation Strategies in the Philippines

Water
2 February 2026 Philippines Philippines

Understanding Flood Risk in the Philippines Geographic and Climatic Factors Flooding is one of the most frequent and destructive environmental hazards affecting the Philippines. Each year, seasonal monsoon rains and …

Singapore Announces Grant to Support Transition to Beverage Container Deposit Scheme

Circular Economy Container/Packaging
2 February 2026 Singapore Singapore

On January 20, 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced a transition grant for producers under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). The BCRS, established under the Resource Sustainability Act …

China’s Ministry of Finance Publishes Climate Related Disclosure Standard for Corporate Sustainability Reporting

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)
2 February 2026 China China

On December 19, 2025, nine central government bodies—including the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment—jointly issued the Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard No. 1 – Climate (Trial). …

Vietnam Revamps Management Rules of Occupational Diseases

Occupational Safety and Health
2 February 2026 Vietnam 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 …

Indonesia Amends Prohibited for Import Items, Adding Exemptions for HFC-123

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Household Appliances
30 January 2026 Indonesia Indonesia

The Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade notified the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47/2025 regarding Prohibited Import Goods, which was enforced on January 1, 2026. This Ministerial Regulation replaces Minister of …

China Electronics Standardization Institute Releases FAQ on Implementation of China RoHS-Related GB Standard

RoHS Chemical Substances (Products) Household Appliances IT Equipments Medical Products and Equipments Office Equipments
30 January 2026 China China

On November 21, 2025, the China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI) published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers regarding the implementation of the mandatory national standard GB 26572-2025, …

South Korea proposes amendment to reduce unsold clothing and promote circular use

Measures target clothing inventory waste and environmental pollution

Draft Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Textiles
29 January 2026 South Korea South Korea

On November 26, 2025, ten members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by Assemblyman Lee Yong-woo, submitted a bill to partially amend to the Act on …

Taiwan Publishes Draft Principles for Reviewing Applications for Recognition of Businesses at High Carbon Leakage Risk

Draft Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)
29 January 2026 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On December 18, 2025, Taiwan’s Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment released a draft of the Principles for Reviewing Applications for Recognition of Businesses at High Carbon Leakage …

Singapore Partially Amends Regulations on the Maritime Transport of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Transport Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
28 January 2026 Singapore Singapore

On December 29, 2025, Singapore promulgated the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025 (hereinafter, “the Regulations”).

Victoria, Australia, Bans Recycler from Accepting Plastics Due to Fire Risk

Fire Prevention Plastics
28 January 2026 Australia Australia

On December 24, 2025, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria reported that it prohibited a recycler in the state’s western suburbs from accepting plastic materials, effective immediately. The ban was …

Philippines Issues Circular Establishing General Requirements for Virtual PPA

Climate Change
27 January 2026 Philippines Philippines

On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0024: Guidelines on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements. The circular sets out the requirements for virtual PPAs …

Japan Publishes Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law to Designate “PFHxS-Related Substances” as Class I Specified Chemical Substances

PFAS POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
27 January 2026 Japan Japan

On December 17, 2025, in Japan, o a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc. …

Thailand Designates Industrial Standards for Food-Contact Paper as Mandatory

Chemical Substances (Products) Regulations for Products Food Contact Materials Paper Products
27 January 2026 Thailand Thailand

On 24 December 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated ministerial regulations designating two industrial standards related to food-contact paper as mandatory standards. Under these regulations, the following standards, which had …

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