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India notifies procedure for submission of producer registration applications under Battery Rule
3 November 2022 
India
India
Index of South Asia
Posts of South Asia
India postpones enforcement date of QCOs for ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers and maleic anhydride, etc.
28 October 2022
India
India
On October 3, 2022, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India published orders to postpone the date of enforcement of 12 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for chemicals such as …
India applies new energy standards to refrigerators from 2023
25 October 2022
India
India
On September 27, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification amending energy conservation standards for direct cooled and frost-free household and similar refrigerating appliances.
Bangladesh publishes guidelines on management and recycling system for WEEE
24 October 2022 
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On July 7, 2022, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) published guidelines on the management and recycling system for waste electrical and electronic equipment. A draft of these guidelines was …
India amends Rules on registration and responsibilities of vehicle scrapping facilities
24 October 2022
India
India
On September 16, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published and enforced the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2022, which …
India extends deadline for implementing new EV battery standards, testing norms
14 October 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended implementation deadline for mandatory standards and testing norms for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The mandatory EV battery standards and testing norms …
India allows import of PET flakes on a conditional basis
Shift from a ban to a conditional permit
27 September 2022
India
India
On September 14, 2022, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India published Notification No.32/2015-2020, which permits PET flakes to be imported subject to approval from the Directorate General of …
India adds petrochemical product manufacturing units to Designated Consumers under Energy Conservation Act
22 September 2022
India
India
On September 7, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification to add petrochemical production units such as fibre intermediates, polymers, performance plastics, and synthetic rubbers as “Designated …
India amends compliance timelines for SO2 emission standard and environmental compensation rates for thermal power plants
19 September 2022
India
India
On September 5, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) published and enforced the “Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2022”, which amend the compliance timelines …
India further postpones enactment date of QCOs for polyurethanes and polycarbonate, etc.
19 September 2022
India
India
On September 2, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued an order further postponing the date of enactment of the Quality Control Order for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), …
India sets migration limits for antimony and DEHP in materials that come into contact with food
15 September 2022
India
India
On August 31, 2022, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published and enforced the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022, which set migration limits …
Bangladesh publishes Air Pollution Control Rules including emission standards for mobile and stationary sources
14 September 2022
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
On July 26, 2022, Bangladesh’s Ministry of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change published the Air Pollution (Control) Rules 2022. These rules are established under the “Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act …
India proposes amendments on energy saving labeling for distribution transformers
9 September 2022
India
India
On August 26, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Distribution Transformer) Amendment …
India to mandate energy-saving labeling for Light Commercial Air Conditioners
8 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced proposed regulations “Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Light Commercial …
India amends standards for electric vehicle batteries
Technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’
7 September 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 01, 2022 announced amendments to specific technical requirements for ‘rechargeable electric energy storage systems’ (REESS) or batteries for ‘M’ and ‘N” …
India issues new quality control order on hydrogen peroxide
2020 version is repealed
5 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the Hydrogen Peroxide (Quality Control) Order 2022. This Order replaces the Hydrogen Peroxide (Quality Control) Order, 2020, and …
India published comprehensive battery waste management rules with Extended Producer Responsibility
Including batteries for automobile and industry
2 September 2022
India
India
On August 24, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. These Rules cover all types of batteries, …
India solicits opinions on amendment to display two or more main constituents, etc. on packaged goods
Mechanical and electrical products are not to be included
31 August 2022
India
India
On August 16, 2022, the Indian Department of Consumer Affairs launched a solicitation for opinions on an amendment to display two or more of the main constituents of a product …
India to regulate Energy Saving Labeling for UHD Televisions
To mandate labeling from 2023
29 August 2022
India
India
On August 3, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of UHD Television) Regulations, …
India to develop and promote renewable energy and carbon markets
Lok Sabha receives proposed amendments to Energy Conservation Act
26 August 2022
India
India
In India, a bill “the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022”, was submitted to the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2022 to promote the development of renewable energy and the domestic …
India amends to add EPR for waste tyres
Introduction of EPR certificate purchase and sale and environmental compensation system
25 August 2022
India
India
On July 22, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, which add extended …
India amends to allow information display on packaging of electronic products to be provided by QR code
Added to Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules
27 July 2022
India
India
On July 14, 2022, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution of India published the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022, which amend Article 6 (Declarations …
India exempts labelling requirements for plastic packaging materials used in imported products
Plastic Waste Management Rules
26 July 2022
India
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published and enforced the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022 on July 7, 2022. This amendment exempts labelling requirements …
India proposes amendment to Emission Standards for PM from Industrial Boilers
22 July 2022 
South Korea
South Korea
On June 29, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced proposed rules to amend the emission standards for particulate matter (PM) from industrial boilers as …
India adds requirements for Tire Rolling Resistance and Noise Limit Values to Automotive Regulations
21 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published the Central Motor Vehicles (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2022, which make mandatory the requirements for tire rolling …
India proposes amendments to environment regulations to decriminalize violations, to scrap provisions of imprisonment
20 July 2022
India
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) proposes to make amendments to various environmental regulations aiming to decriminalize violations and replacing provisions of imprisonment with financial penalties in …
India proposes amendments to emissions standards for two- and three-wheeled vehicles manufactured after April 2023
19 July 2022
India
India
On June 29, 2022, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India (MORTH) announced a draft regulation amending the emission standard BS-VI (Euro 6 equivalent) for vehicles manufactured after …
India to amend energy efficiency labeling scheme for stationary storage type electric water heater
13 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published proposed amendments to its regulations governing the labeling of stationary storage type electric water heaters, which is …
India to move deep freezers to mandatory appliance under energy efficiency labeling scheme
12 July 2022
India
India
On June 28, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India published the draft Regulations, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Deep …
India consulting on draft codes of safety for acetone, acetaldehyde
11 July 2022
India
India
India has finalized two ‘codes of safety’ for acetone and acetaldehyde, detailing properties of the two chemicals, hazards associated with it and proposing standard safety measures to control such hazards. …
India announces new regulation on energy saving labeling for refrigerators
Need to attach QR Code
23 June 2022
India
India
On June 11, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India announced a new regulation (Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Refrigerators) …
India issues Guidelines for Preventing Misleading Advertising
22 June 2022
India
India
The Central Consumer Protection Authority of India issued a notification on June 10, 2022 setting out guidelines for the prevention of misleading advertising and the endorsement of such advertising (F. …
Pakistan announces draft regulations for a review of Initial Environmental Examinations and Environmental Impact Assessments
21 June 2022 
Pakistan
Pakistan
On April 11, 2022, the Ministry of Climate Change of Pakistan announced draft on Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2022) and …
India promotes open access to green electricity
21 June 2022
India
India
On June 6, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 to further accelerate its renewable energy program, …
India postpones enactment of Quality Control Order for Automotive Wheel Rim Parts
20 June 2022
India
India
On June 9, 2022, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India published an amendment (S.O. 2634 (E).) to postpone the date of entry into force of the Quality Control Order …
India stipulates new energy saving standard for color televisions
Applies from July 2022
17 June 2022
India
India
On 24 May 2022, the Ministry of Power of India issued a notification (S.O. 2369 (E).) setting a new energy saving standard for color televisions, which are one of the …
Pakistan announces draft Regulations for Handling, Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Substances and Wastes
17 June 2022
Pakistan
Pakistan
On January 2022, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published draft regulations (Handling, Manufacture, Storage, Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Substances Rules, 2022) on the handling, manufacture, storage and …
India announces draft on New E-Waste Management Rules
Expansion of targeted products, removal of PRO provision, etc.
27 May 2022
India
India
NOTE: On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the “E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.” These Rules replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 …
India mandates energy labeling for electric ceiling type fans from July 2022
20 May 2022
India
India
On May 12, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published a notification (S.O. 2210 (E).) setting out energy efficiency criteria to make energy-saving labeling of electric ceiling type fans …
India postpones effective date of Quality Control Orders on Methylene Chloride, Ortho Phosphoric Acid and Polyphosphoric Acid
19 May 2022
India
India
On May 13, 2022, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published Orders postponing the effective date of the Quality Control Orders on methylene chloride, ortho phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acid. …
India applies new Energy-saving Criteria for Room Air Conditioners starting in July 2022
18 May 2022
India
India
On May 6, 2022, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India issued a notification informing the public that the existing energy-saving criteria for room air conditioners, which are products …
India amends its Rules for Lead Stabilizers in PVC Pipes and Fittings
17 May 2022
India
India
On May 5, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India published the amendment rules of Lead Stabilizer in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and Fittings Rules (published …
India discloses information on amount of Generation and Collection/Recycling of e-waste from FY2017 to FY2019
16 May 2022
India
India
In a press release dated April 7, 2022, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India released statistics on the amount of e-waste generated, collected, dismantled, recycled, and disposed of from …
India publishes Quality Control Orders for eight chemicals including 1,3-Phenylenediamine and Lauric Acid
13 May 2022
India
India
On April 27, 2022, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published Quality Control Orders for eight chemicals, including 1,3-phenylenediamine, lauric acid, and acid oil. Target products must comply with each …
India revises applicable date of Fuel Consumption Standards for Diesel Vehicles with 3.5 tons or more
12 May 2022
India
India
On March 29, 2022, the Ministry of Power of India published a notification (S.O. 1465 (E).) amending the application date of the fuel consumption standard for fixed-speed travel (40 km/h, …
India publishes quality control order for trimethyl phosphite
28 April 2022
India
India
On April 5, 2022, India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published the Trimethyl Phosphite (Quality Control) Order, 2022. This order shall enter into force 181 days after its promulgation. Target …
India develops chemical safety guidance for isolated storage and industry subject to MSIHC Rules
28 April 2022
India
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have developed an integrated guidance framework for chemical safety in isolated storage and industries …
Pakistan updates National Climate Change Policy
28 April 2022
Pakistan
Pakistan
On March 18, 2022, the Ministry of Climate Change of Pakistan announced an updated version of its National Climate Change Policy (dated October 2021), which aims to make the country …
India issues Notification requiring prior authorization for import of hydrofluorocarbons
27 April 2022
India
India
On March 14, 2022, the India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued Notification of amendment in the Import Policy (Schedule-I) of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, establishing new conditions for …
