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Thailand, Update on DIW Regulations on Environmental Personnel System

Other Law/Regulations

17 February 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Office Equipments

10 February 2026

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

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

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

Product Designs Automobiles Household Appliances

9 February 2026

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’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

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

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

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’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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Assessing the Flood Risk and Mitigation Strategies in the Philippines

Water

2 February 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regulations for Products Chemical Substances (Products) Food Contact Materials Paper Products

27 January 2026

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 …

Vietnam Issues Decree Defining Regulated Substances under the Law on Chemicals of 2025

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

26 January 2026

Vietnam

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 24/2026/ND‑CP on the list of regulated chemical substances falling within the scope of the Law on Chemicals. The decree took …

India Notifies Newest Atomic Energy Act, Allowing Participation from Private Sector Players

Energy Others (Factory)

26 January 2026

India

On December 21, 2025, India notified the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025 (commonly known as the SHANTI Act). This Act will repeal the …

China Releases the Action Plan for Promoting the Use of Recycled Materials

Encourages the Use of Recycled Materials in Automobiles, Electrical and Electronic Products, and More

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Product Designs Automobiles Batteries Household Appliances Textiles

26 January 2026

China

On December 23, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Action Plan for Promoting the Use of Recycled Materials to expand the utilization of recycled resources and …

Philippines Issues Circular Establishing Rules on Domestic Energy Certificates

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

23 January 2026

Philippines

On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0025: Guidelines on Energy Certificates. The circular sets out rules and guidelines for the creation, classification, …

New Zealand Parliament Opens Public Submission on Two Bills to Replace the current Resource Management Act

Draft Environmental Management

23 January 2026

New Zealand

On December 18, 2025, the Environment Committee of the New Zealand Parliament opened a public submission on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill. Submissions are due by February …

India’s New Labelling Rules Apparel and Home Textiles in the Making

Product Designs Furniture Textiles

22 January 2026

India

Various Indian media outlets have reported, on December 11, 2025, that a new rules mandating labelling of contents for apparel and home textiles is currently under consideration. According to the …

Vietnam Partially Amends 15 Laws in Agriculture and Environment Sectors

Wastes (Factory) Water Environmental Management

22 January 2026

Vietnam

On December 11, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated “Law No. 146/2025/QH15 Amending 15 Laws in the Agriculture and Environment Sectors.” This amended Law No. 146/2025/QH15 will take effect …

Thailand, Update on DIW Regulations on Environmental Personnel System

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