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China’s MEE Publishes First List of Key Controlled Toxic and Hazardous Soil Pollutants

8 Substances Including Cadmium Included

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China’s MEE Publishes First List of Key Controlled Toxic and Hazardous Soil Pollutants

8 Substances Including Cadmium Included

Soil
14 November 2025 China China

On September 18, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) officially released the “List of Key Controlled Toxic and Hazardous Soil Pollutants (First Edition)” (hereafter referred to as “the …

Australian Capital Territory Government Publishes Amendment Introducing the Industrial Chemical Management Standard (IChEMS)

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
14 November 2025 Australia Australia

On September 11, 2025, the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) published the Environment Protection (Industrial Chemicals) Amendment Regulation 2025 (Subordinate Law SL2025-17) in the official gazette. The regulation …

Vietnam Releases Public Comments and Official Responses on Draft Decree Concerning Chemical Safety and Security

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health
13 November 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On October 6, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, through the Vietnam Chemicals Agency, published a summary of public comments submitted in response to the “Draft Decree …

Thailand Releases Latest Draft of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Management Act

EPR Draft Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Household Appliances
13 November 2025 Thailand Thailand

In September 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through its Pollution Control Department (PCD), published an explanatory document detailing the latest draft of the Waste Electrical and Electronic …

Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment Announces Environmental Policy for 2025–2029

Circular Economy Climate Change Others (Factory)
12 November 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

On September 24, 2025, in Indonesia, Minister of Environment Regulation No. 16/2025 on the Ministry of Environment’s Plan for 2025–2029 was promulgated and enforced on the same date. This regulation …

Taiwan’s MoENV Plan to Add Methoxychlor to List of Prohibited Ingredients in Environmental Chemicals

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products Detergents
12 November 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On October 14, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced a draft amendment to the “Prohibited Ingredients and Testing Methods for Environmental Chemicals.” The proposed revision adds methoxychlor to the list …

South Korean environmental groups survey single-use plastic usage, call for stronger regulations

High usage rates found for paper cups, straws, and stirrers

Container/Packaging Plastics
11 November 2025 South Korea South Korea

A recent survey on single-use product usage in South Korea revealed that the use of paper cups and straws—items excluded from the government’s list of regulated disposable products—remains at a …

China’s MEE Seeks Public Comments on HCFC Ban in Foaming Agents and Cleaning Agents

Ozone Depletion Chemical Substances (Products) Detergents
11 November 2025 China China

On September 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published two draft announcements on its official website, inviting public comments: Draft Announcement on the Ban of HCFCs as …

India Withdraws Quality Control Orders of 6 Chemicals including Acid Oil, Lauric Acid

Chemical Substances (Products)
10 November 2025 India India

India’s Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn a total of 6 quality control orders (QCO) on October 22, 2025, namely Lauric Acid, Acid Oil, Palm Fatty Acids, Rice Bran …

China Announces New Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target — 7–10% Cut from Peak Levels by 2035

Climate Change Climate Change
10 November 2025 China China

On September 23, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video address at the United Nations Climate Change Summit, outlining China’s new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction strategy. According to …

Thailand Re-defines Occupational Diseases and Environmental Diseases

Occupational Safety and Health
7 November 2025 Thailand Thailand

On October 31, 2025, the Thai Ministry of Public Health issued two notifications designating environmental diseases and occupational diseases. These two notifications, promulgated under the Occupational and Environmental Disease Control …

Myanmar Announces Transboundary Movement Procedure for Hazardous and Other Waste

Other Law/Regulations
7 November 2025 Others Others

On 24 October 2025, Myanmar’s Environmental Conservation Department (ECD) issued a directive reinforcing its transboundary waste procedures under Basel Convention compliance, clarifying documentation and licensing requirements for the import and …

Thailand Proposes Digital Labelling for Bottled Water to Reduce Plastic Waste

Draft Circular Economy
7 November 2025 Thailand Thailand

On September 10, 2025, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced major updates to its bottled water and beverage regulations. One of the most important changes is the introduction of …

Taiwan’s MOEA Officially Announces Revised MEPS and Energy Efficiency Labeling Standards for Refrigerators

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances
7 November 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On May 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) officially promulgated a revised version of the regulation titled “Permissible Energy Consumption Standards for Refrigerators and Requirements, Methods, and Inspection …

India Further Delays QCOs of Polypropylene Materials for Moulding and Extrusion

Chemical Substances (Products)
7 November 2025 India India

On October 22, 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a notification postponing the Quality Control Order (QCO) for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion. This QCOs is …

China Issues Revised Mandatory National Standard for Coatings Used in Food Contact Materials

Chemical Substances (Products) Food Contact Materials
6 November 2025 China China

On September 2, 2025, China’s National Health Commission officially issued the revised version of the mandatory national standard titled “National Food Safety Standard: Coatings and Coating Films for Food Contact …

India Provides Incentives for Deployment of EV Public Charging Stations

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Automobiles
6 November 2025 India India

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries announced the “Operational Guidelines for Deployment of EV Public Charging Stations under the PM E-DRIVE scheme” on September 26, 2025. Prime Minister Modi’s government has …

Hong Kong to Enforce New Energy Efficiency Grading Standards for Three Household Appliances

Energy Label / MEPS Others (Products) Household Appliances
5 November 2025 *Hong Kong *Hong Kong

On Sept. 26, 2025, Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) announced that it will fully implement new energy efficiency grading standards for refrigerating appliances, washing machines, and storage-type …

South Korea reports ongoing violations of PVC packaging ban

Many manufacturers remain non-compliant despite corrective orders

Violation Cases Chemical Substances (Products) Container/Packaging Plastics
5 November 2025 South Korea South Korea

On October 7, 2025, the National Assembly’s Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee of South Korea announced that many companies in South Korea continue to violate the ban on polyvinyl …

China’s NDRC Publishes 2025 Edition of Product Catalog for Energy Efficiency Labeling

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances IT Equipments
4 November 2025 China China

On September 17, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially released the “Product Catalog for Energy Efficiency Labeling (2025 Edition)” along with the corresponding implementation rules. The final …

Vietnam Revises National Technical Standards on Thresholds for Hazardous Waste

Wastes (Factory)
4 November 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On August 6, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hereby promulgate a Circular 44/2025/TT-BNNMT promulgating National technical regulation on hazardous waste thresholds (QCVN 07:2025/BNNMT). This standard comes into force …

Macau to Ban Imports of Disposable Plastic Cotton Swabs, Balloon Sticks, and Stick Balloons from January 1, 2026

Wastes (Products) Plastics Toys
3 November 2025 China China

On August 14, 2025, the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region of China announced, under Chief Executive Directive No. 163/2025, that the import of disposable plastic cotton …

India Announces 282 Obligated Entities under CCTS Compliance Mechanism

Climate Change Climate Change
3 November 2025 India India

India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published and enforced the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 on October 8, 2025, under the Carbon Credit Trading …

China Issues Revised Mandatory National Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials Used in Food Contact Applications

Chemical Substances (Products) Container/Packaging Food Contact Materials
31 October 2025 China China

On September 2, 2025, China’s National Health Commission officially issued the revised version of the mandatory national standard titled “National Food Safety Standard: Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food …

Vietnam Issues National Technical Standards for Waste Incinerators

Wastes (Factory) Air
31 October 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On 06/08/2025, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hereby promulgates a Circular promulgating National technical regulation on waste incinerator (QCVN 30:2025/BNNMT9. This Circular comes into force from February 09, 2026. …

Indonesia’s New Capital City Nusantara Publishes Regulation on Waste Management

Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging Wastes (Factory)
30 October 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

The authority of Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia, published the “Nusantara Capital City Authority Regulation No. 10/2025 Concerning Waste Management in the Nusantara Capital City” on October 1, …

Malaysia Regulates Licenses and Obligations required for Offshore Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization

Climate Change Climate Change
30 October 2025 Malaysia Malaysia

Malaysia has published the “Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (Offshore Permit and Licensing) Regulations 2025” under the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on September 30, 2025. The regulations …

China Publishes 5 Draft Standards for Accident Prevention Services by Occupational Accident Insurance Providers

Draft Occupational Safety and Health
29 October 2025 China China

On Aug. 22, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website five draft industry standards for occupational accident prevention services by occupational accident insurance providers: Specifications for Accidents …

China Announces Action Plan for Nitrous Oxide Emission Control in Industry Sector

Climate Change Climate Change
29 October 2025 China China

On Aug. 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced an Action Plan for Nitrous Oxide Emission Control in the Industry Sector. The action plan aims to promote the …

India Revamps Rules on Boiler Operation Engineers and Attendants

Occupational Safety and Health
28 October 2025 India India

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India published and enforced the “Boiler Operation Engineers’ Rules, 2025” on September 22, 2025, superseding the “Boiler Operation Engineers Rules, 2021.” Then, on …

Macau to Enforce Stricter Emission Limits for Motorcycle Pollutants Starting November 1, 2025

Product Designs Motorcycles
28 October 2025 China China

On September 16, 2025, the Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region issued Chief Executive Order No. 177/2025, announcing amendments to Annex 1 of Administrative Regulation No. 30/2016, titled …

Vietnam: Public Consultation on Draft Decrees for the Implementation of the 2025 Law on Chemicals, Part 2

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health
27 October 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On October 3, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (CSV) jointly held a public consultation meeting on draft decrees detailing the implementation of …

Vietnam: Public Consultation on Draft Decrees for the Implementation of the 2025 Law on Chemicals, Part 1

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
27 October 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On October 3, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (CSV) jointly held a public consultation meeting on draft decrees detailing the implementation of …

India Drafts Rules on Occupational Safety and Health for Factory Workers

Draft Occupational Safety and Health
24 October 2025 India India

The Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment has published the draft rules for factory workers under Sections 23 and 24 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, …

Taiwan’s BSMI Seeks Public Comments on Draft Regulation to Include “LED Lamp Control Gear” Under Taiwan RoHS

Draft RoHS Chemical Substances (Products) Household Appliances
24 October 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On Sept. 25, 2025, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) released a draft regulation titled “Legal Inspection Requirements for LED Lamp Control Gear” and began soliciting public comments. …

Indonesia Adds Ethanol Related Entries under Hazardous Substances Import Policy

Chemical Substances (Products)
23 October 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

On September 22, 2025, the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia published the “Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 32/2025 amending the Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 20/2025 on the Import Policy …

India’s 2nd Draft of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Standards

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Draft Automobiles Fuels
23 October 2025 India India

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India published the latest draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFE) standards for the automotive industry, known as “CAFE-III,” on September 25, …

China Publishes Draft Standard for Identification of Occupational Safety Hazards in Hazardous Chemical Businesses

Draft Occupational Safety and Health
22 October 2025 China China

On Aug. 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management published on its website a draft industry standard called the Criteria for Determining Major Accident Potential in Chemical Industry Enterprises and …

South Korea issues guidelines on approval for potentially asbestos-containing substances

Import and production procedures detailed

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
22 October 2025 South Korea South Korea

On September 2, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it had enacted and promulgated a new regulation titled the “Business Guidelines on Approval Procedures for …

India Further Delays QCOs of Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer & Polycarbonate

Chemical Substances (Products)
21 October 2025 India India

On September 16, 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a notification postponing the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and polycarbonate. While all these …

Taiwan Announces Disclosure of Existing Chemical Substance Information Following Expiration of Confidential Business Information Protection Period

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals
21 October 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On September 8, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) issued a notice regarding the disclosure of information for existing chemical substances whose confidential business information (CBI) protection period has expired. …

China Issues Guideline to Advance Low-carbon Transition, Strengthen National Carbon Trading Market

Climate Change Climate Change
20 October 2025 China China

On August 25,2025, China’s top authorities—the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council—jointly released a policy document named Guideline …

India to Ban PFAS and Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials

Draft POPs PFAS Container/Packaging Food Contact Materials
20 October 2025 India India

India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) published a draft on October 11, 2025, to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, and is inviting comments for a …

China Extends Deadline for Chemical Label Information Applications to Sept. 15,2025

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)
17 October 2025 China China

On August 19, 2025, China’s Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), announced that the deadline for submitting applications to extend the confidentiality …

Vietnam Issues Technical Guidelines on Waste Accident Prevention and Response

Wastes (Factory)
17 October 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On July 14, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Circular No. 41/2025/TT-BNNMT on Technical Guidelines on the Prevention and Response to Waste-related Accidents and Environmental Restoration Following Environmental …

China Releases Fifth List of Implementation Rules for Green Product Certification

Nine New Product Categories Added Including Lighting Equipment, Computers, and Printers

Product Designs Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
16 October 2025 China China

On September 9, 2025, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) released the Fifth List of Implementation Rules for Green Product Certification. The list adds rules for nine new …

India Notifies Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling

Circular Economy Others (Factory)
16 October 2025 India India

On September 8, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Mines issued a notification on the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling. The government will provide financial incentives to companies …

South Korea to actively electrify forklifts and other construction machinery

Priority to be given to excavators

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Non-road Mobile Machinery
15 October 2025 South Korea South Korea

On August 28, 2025, South Korea’s Minister of Environment, Kim Sung-whan, visited Doosan Bobcat Korea’s production plant in Dong District, Incheon Metropolitan City. At the plant, he reviewed the latest …

Case of Administrative Sanctions for Environmental Violations by a Footwear Manufacturer in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

Violation Cases Wastes (Factory) Water
15 October 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On July 1, 2025, the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province issued Decision No. 255/QD-XPHC, imposing administrative sanctions on Pou Sung Vietnam Co., Ltd. for violations of environmental protection regulations.

China Issues National Standard for Carbon Footprint Determination of Room Air Conditioners

Climate Change Climate Change Household Appliances
14 October 2025 China China

On Aug. 1, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a national standard setting out methodology and requirements for the carbon footprint determination of room air conditioners, titled “Greenhouse …

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