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Thailand Designates Industrial Standards for Food-Contact Paper as Mandatory

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Thailand Designates Industrial Standards for Food-Contact Paper as Mandatory

Chemical Substances (Products) Regulations for Products Paper Products
17 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 …

South Korea announces draft amendment to strengthen evaluation criteria for electric vehicle subsidies

Draft Eco-Friendly Vehicle Product Designs Automobiles
16 January 2026 South Korea South Korea

South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary notice of legislation of a draft partial amendment to the Regulations on the Evaluation of Eligibility for Electric …

Vietnam Promulgates QCVN on Fire Prevention and Disaster Mitigation in Housing and Buildings

Fire Prevention
16 January 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 103/2025/TT-BCA on November 4, 2025, regarding the National Technical Standard QCVN 10:2025/BCA on Equipment for Fire Prevention, Firefighting, and Rescue in Housing and Buildings.

China issues national standard stipulating occupational safety requirements for large, medium-sized businesses

Occupational Safety and Health
15 January 2026 China China

On Oct. 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and Standardization Administration issued a recommended national standard called the Requirements of Work Safety Management System for Large and Medium-sized …

Australia’s Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme: Promoting In-Store Collection at Supermarkets

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging Plastics
15 January 2026 Australia Australia

On November 12, 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted an eight-year authorisation to Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia (SPSA) to operate an in-store collection and recycling scheme for …

Taiwan MOENV Publishes Amendments to Regulations on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Registration

Easing Requirements for Small-Scale Fugitive Emissions

Climate Change Climate Change
14 January 2026 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On December 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) promulgated amendments to the “Regulations for Registration, Reporting, and Inspection of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” The amended provisions took effect immediately on …

South Korea reclassifies hazardous chemicals following expanded skin corrosion criteria

Chemical classification updated under K-REACH

GHS Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
14 January 2026 South Korea South Korea

On November 10, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) of South Korea released a draft amendment to the Public Notice on the Results of Hazard Assessment of Chemicals …

India Notifies “Removal of Difficulties” for EPR Certificate Shortages under Plastic Waste Management Rules

Container/Packaging
13 January 2026 India India

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India issued a notification on November 28, 2025, detailing measures regarding the shortage of EPR certificates for Category II and III under the …

China submitted the second draft Ecological and Environmental Code to the Standing Committee of the congress

VOC Draft Environmental Basic Law Water Air
13 January 2026 China China

An article recently published on China’s national congress’s website and other platforms reports that a second draft of pollution control provisions and penal provisions in the draft Ecological and Environmental …

Philippines Issues Advisory Urging Employers to Ensure Safety during Natural Disasters and Industrial Accidents

Occupational Safety and Health
12 January 2026 Philippines Philippines

On November 26, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of the Philippines issued “Labor Advisory No. 15 of 2025: Promoting Labor and Management Preparedness and Protecting Labor Rights …

Japan Publishes “Application of the Chemical Substances Control Law to Recycled Plastics”

Circular Economy Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Products) Plastics
12 January 2026 Japan Japan

On October 28, 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan published a flowchart summarizing how the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) applies to the handling of …

China publishes draft list of chemicals to add to list of priority-controlled chemicals to seek comments

Bisphenol A, PFAS and other substances would be added to the controlled chemical list

Draft PFAS Chemical Substances (Factory)
9 January 2026 China China

On Nov. 19, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft list of chemicals to add to the list of priority-controlled chemicals (“priority chemicals”). The new list will …

Indonesia Adds Banned HFC Uses in Latest Amendment of Ozone Depleting Substances & HFC Import Regulations

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Household Appliances Industrial Chemicals
9 January 2026 Indonesia Indonesia

On December 4, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment has published the “Regulation of the Minister of Environment No. 25/2025 on Procedures for Issuing Recommendations for Import Permits of Ozone …

China Officially Issues Recommended National Standard on the Use of Recycled Materials in Household Appliances

Circular Economy Product Designs Household Appliances Plastics
8 January 2026 China China

On October 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation officially issued the recommended national standard “Specification for the Use of Recycled Materials in Household Appliances” (GB/T 46730-2025). The standard …

New South Wales Publishes “Plastic Plan 2.0” to Reduce Plastic Waste

Phased Ban on Plastic Litters and Hazardous Chemicals

Circular Economy Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Products) Product Designs Container/Packaging Plastics
8 January 2026 Australia Australia

On November 9, 2025, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New South Wales, Australia, released the NSW Plastic Plan 2.0. This plan was developed based on the NSW Plastics Action …

South Korea announces draft amendment to the energy use rationalization act to support heat pumps

Draft Product Designs Energy Efficiency
7 January 2026 South Korea South Korea

On November 10, 2025, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea released a draft amendment to the Energy Use Rationalization Act, which governs Korea’s energy …

Vietnam Issues Decree on Penalties for Administrative Violations in the Water Resources Sector

Water
7 January 2026 Vietnam Vietnam

On November 6, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 290/2025/ND-CP, which stipulates penalties for administrative violations in the water resources sector. The decree establishes sanctions for violations of …

NZ Government confirms New Waste Management Bill Including EPR Regulations

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments Plastics
6 January 2026 New Zealand New Zealand

In a news article dated December 16, 2025, the Ministry for the Environment reported that the Government has confirmed a new bill for waste management in New Zealand. This bill …

India Rescinds Quality Control Orders for p Xylene, Vinyl Acetate Monomer and other 5 Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
6 January 2026 India India

On November 28, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published a notification withdrawing Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for p-xylene, toluene, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, vinyl acetate monomer, ethylene …

China Adjusts Standards for Hazardous Substance Content Limits and Testing Methods Under RoHS Compliance Assessment System

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

On November 18, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced Adjustments to the Applicable Standards for Hazardous Substance Content Limits and …

Thailand IEAT Issues New Notification to Control Industrial Waste Transport

Wastes (Factory)
5 January 2026 Thailand Thailand

On 1 December 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) promulgated IEAT Notification No. 205/2568 (2025) on the Management, Supervision, and Monitoring of the Movement of Waste or Unused …

China publishes draft list of chemicals to add to list of priority-controlled chemicals to seek comments

Bisphenol A, PFAS and other substances to be added to the controlled chemical list

Draft PFAS Chemical Substances (Factory)
26 December 2025 China China

On Nov. 19, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft list of chemicals to add to the list of priority-controlled chemicals (“priority chemicals”). The new list will …

South Korea Promulgates Latest Revision of K-REACH

New Cost-Sharing Rules and Mediation Measures Introduced for Joint Registrations

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
26 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

On November 11, 2025, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) promulgated a revised version of the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (hereinafter “K-REACH”). Under the current K-REACH, …

China MEE Releases Draft Announcement on Restrictions for 12 Mercury-Added Products and Polyurethane Production

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Batteries Household Appliances Cosmetics
25 December 2025 China China

On November 6, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published a draft announcement titled “Requirements for Restricting Mercury-Added Products Including Mercury Batteries and Polyurethane Production Processes Using Mercury …

Vietnam Reveals Draft Decree on Detailed Provisions of the Energy Efficiency Law

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Energy Efficiency Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
25 December 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On September 10, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Document No. 6825/BCT-ĐCK seeking public comments on the “Draft Decree on Detailed Provisions and Implementation Guidelines for …

Singapore Revises List of Occupational Diseases under Workplace Safety and Health Law

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
24 December 2025 Singapore Singapore

On November 28, 2025, Singapore amended the following laws relating to workplace safety and health. Both amendments will take effect on December 1, 2025: Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 …

South Korea to strengthen total phosphorus discharge standards for public sewage treatment facilities

Proposed tightening of total phosphorus effluent standards

Draft Water
24 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of draft amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Sewerage Act, launching a 40-day public …

China Issues “Regulation on Ecological Environment Monitoring,” Effective January 1, 2026

Circular Economy Water Air Climate Change
23 December 2025 China China

On October 31, 2025, the State Council of China promulgated the Regulation on Ecological Environment Monitoring (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation”) as a State Council decree. The Regulation will …

India Delhi-NCR Mandates Installation of OCEMS for High Environmental Impact Industries

Air
23 December 2025 India India

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India has issued a notification on November 25, 2025, requiring “Red” category industries operating in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) to install …

China Issues Mandatory National Standard for Safety in Coating Operations

Requires Use of Low-VOC Coating Materials and Installation of Safety Signs

Air Occupational Safety and Health
22 December 2025 China China

On Oct. 31, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a mandatory national standard called the General Rules for Safety Management of Coating Operations (GB 7691-2025), which will come …

South Korea amends the Air Environment Conservation Act to improve eco-friendly vehicle infrastructure

New regulatory framework enhances transparency and oversight of EV and hydrogen charging infrastructure

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Automobiles
22 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

On November 11, 2025, South Korean government promulgated and enforced an amendment to the Air Environment Conservation Act. The amendment consists of the following major changes.

Philippines Publishes Draft Product Authorization Regulations for Toys and Childcare Articles

Restrictions on Phthalates and BPA Content

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Child Care Products Toys
19 December 2025 Philippines Philippines

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a “Draft Administrative Order: the Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Authorizations for Toys and Childcare Articles” (hereinafter, “the Draft”) on …

China publishes white paper on carbon peaking, carbon neutrality in China

Climate Change Wastes (Products) Climate Change Automobiles Household Appliances
19 December 2025 China China

On Nov. 8, 2025, China’s State Council published a white paper on carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China, titled “Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality China’s Plans and Solutions”. It …

Vietnam Starts Pilot Introduction of the Chemical Identification and Origin Tracking System on VNIDCheck

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
18 December 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On November 28, 2025, the Vietnam Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Document No. 2335/HC‑VP to guide provincial and municipal Departments of Industry and …

India’s Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Enforced Nationally starting November 2025

Occupational Safety and Health
18 December 2025 India India

India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced the commencement of the four labour codes: Code on Wages 2019, Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, Industrial Relations Code …

China Amends Environmental Protection Tax Law to Launch Pilot Program Expanding VOC Tax Scope

VOC Air
17 December 2025 China China

On October 28, 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China announced partial amendments to the Environmental Protection Tax Law. The revision introduces a new provision …

Bangladesh Reveals Draft EPR Directives for Plastics including Packaging, Mandating Collection and Recycling

EPR Draft Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging
17 December 2025 Bangladesh Bangladesh

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of Bangladesh has published the draft “ Directives For Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on Plastic Waste Management” on November 20, 2025, …

South Korea to build and operate the governmentally set standardized system for the management of work suspension at plants

Draft Occupational Safety and Health
16 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

On October 1, 2025, South Korean National Assembly member Lee Hak-young and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National …

Australian Senate Select Committee Publishes Final Report on PFAS Contamination, Regulation, and Management

Draft Dangerous Goods Transport PFAS Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Container/Packaging Industrial Chemicals Food Contact Materials Textiles
16 December 2025 Australia Australia

On November 19, 2025, the “Select Committee on PFAS,” established by the Australian Senate, released its final report on the state of PFAS contamination, regulation, and management in Australia. The …

Indonesia Updates Regulations on Establishing Occupational Safety and Health Committees in the Workplace

Occupational Safety and Health
15 December 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

The Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia issued and enforced the “Minister of Manpower Regulation No13/2025 on Occupational Safety and Health Committee” on November 19, 2025. This regulation mandates the establishment …

India Publishes Scheme Guidelines for Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme

Circular Economy Others (Factory)
15 December 2025 India India

On September 8, 2025, the Ministry of Mines in India announced the release of the “Scheme Guidelines for Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme”, and is accepting applications until April 1, …

China Issues Mandatory National Standard “Safety Technical Code for Work in Confined Spaces”

Specifies Requirements for Enterprises, Including Installation of Safety Risk Boards

Occupational Safety and Health
12 December 2025 China China

On October 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China promulgated the mandatory national standard “Safety Technical Code for Work in Confined Spaces” (GB 46768-2025). The standard will …

India Withdraws Quality Control Orders for Pyridine, Beta Picoline, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, H Acid, K Acid and Vinyl Sulphone

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals
12 December 2025 India India

On November 12, 2025, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published a notification withdrawing the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) concerning the chemicals namely Pyridine, Beta Picoline, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, H acid, …

Vietnam Issues Circular on Products and Schedule Subject to Energy Labeling

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
11 December 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On November 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BCT on List of Vehicles and Equipment Required to Obtain Energy Labels under the Management …

South Korea announces draft amendment defining exemptions ahead of the expansion of RoHS and EPR scopes

EPR Draft RoHS Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Products) Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
11 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

On October 24, 2025, South Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) (formerly the Ministry of Environment [MOE]) announced a draft amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Products Excluded …

Taiwan MoEA Revises Energy-Saving Label Standards for Refrigerators, Effective January 1, 2027

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances
10 December 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On November 7, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the promulgation of the revised “Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling Methods for Energy-Saving Label on Refrigerators.” The revised version will …

Singapore Appoints Carbon Rating Service Providers to Support Carbon Credit Assessments

Climate Change
10 December 2025 Singapore Singapore

On November 7, 2025, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced the appointment of three private carbon credit rating agencies—BeZero Carbon Ltd. (headquartered in London, United Kingdom), Calyx Global Inc. (headquartered …

South Korea’s EV fleet tops 200,000 for the first time, could hit 1 million by early 2026

Accelerates EV/HV deployment for 2030–2035 NDC goals

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Automobiles
9 December 2025 South Korea South Korea

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea announced that annual number of newly registered electric vehicles (EVs) in the country reached 200,000 as of November 13, …

Indonesia Issues Latest National Energy Policy

Energy Other Law/Regulations
9 December 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

On September 15, 2025, Indonesia promulgated Government Regulation No. 40 of 2025 concerning the National Energy Policy (hereinafter “the Regulation”). The Regulation took effect immediately upon promulgation, thereby repealing Government …

China Approves Amendments to Annexes A and B of the Minamata Convention on Mercury Adopted at COP-5 Decision 5/4

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Batteries Agricultural Chemicals Cosmetics
8 December 2025 China China

On October 28, 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China announced that it has approved the “Amendments to Annex A and Annex B of the Minamata …

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