Malaysia
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has published the “Guidelines for the Sustainable Development of Data Centres” in December 2024.
Thailand
On December 6, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Industry promulgated, in the Official Gazette, the Notification of Ministry of Industry on Standards and Procedures for the Preparation and Submission of …
Singapore
The Workplace Fairness Act 2024 (WFA), which was tabled in Parliament on 12 November 2024 was passed by the Parliament, according to a press release dated 8 January 2025. The …
Vietnam
On November 7, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) promulgated Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BCT on Management of Industrial Explosives and Explosives Precursors Under the Control of the Ministry of …
Thailand
On November 8, 2024, the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched its second public consultation on the revised Climate Change …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) implements Malaysian Standard MS2530:2022 series (commonly known as MSPO 2.0) as a part of the mandatory palm oil sustainability scheme ‘MSPO Certification’ on January …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) Order 2025” and the “Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2025” were published on January …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 40th ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
Vietnam
On December 17, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade released the summary of inspection activities conducted in 2024. Although the total numbers …
Thailand
On November 26, 2024, Thailand promulgated the “Notification of the Committee for the Control of Occupational and Environmental Diseases of B.E. 2567 (2024) Concerning Types, Scale, and Characteristics of Pollution …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on January 22, 2025, “DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-09: Philippines Inventory of Chemical and Chemical Substances (PICCS)” was promulgated, adding 161 new substances to the existing chemical …
Vietnam
On November 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 19/2024/QD-TTg on the Roadmap for Application of Emission Standards to Imported, Manufactured or Assembled Vehicles (hereinafter “the …
Indonesia
On December 9, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources promulgated Ministerial Regulation No. 14/2024 on Groundwater Business Permit and Groundwater Use Approval. This Regulation governs groundwater development …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Decree No. 129/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Control of Household and Medical Insecticides and Fungicides …
Indonesia
On November 28, 2024, Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) promulgated BPOM Regulation No. 18/2024 on Marking, Promotion, and Advertising of Cosmetic Products. This Regulation establishes requirements for marking, promotion, …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Regulations 2024 on December 31, 2024. Its date of coming into effect will be the same as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation …
Vietnam
On September 11, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) published Notice No. 4223/TB-BLDTBXH on the Occupational Accident Report for the First Half of the …
Singapore
In Singapore, on December 2, 2024, the following two workplace safety and health laws (regulations and orders) were promulgated. Both will come into effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations …
Philippines
In the Philippines, four draft administrative orders related to air pollution were released in 2024 to solicit public comments. The four draft administrative orders respectively set out (1) environmental standards …
Vietnam
On November 21, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Decree No. 153/2024/ND-CP Stipulating Environmental Protection Fees for Exhaust Emissions (hereafter “the Decree”). The Decree establishes provisions …
Vietnam
On October 22, 2024, in Vietnam, a Decree 135/2024/ND-CP on Policies and Mechanisms for Promoting the Development of Rooftop Solar Power System for Self-Consumption (hereinafter referred to as the Decree) …
Singapore
In Singapore, the “Health Products (Cosmetic Products — ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2024” (hereinafter referred to as the “Amendment Regulations”) were promulgated on October 25, 2024.
Indonesia
On September 26, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 14/2024 on Supervision of the Environment Sector and Implementation of Administrative Sanctions.”
Thailand
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Commerce regarding Designation of Plastic Waste as Prohibited Goods for Import into the Kingdom B.E. 2567 (2024)” in …
Philippines
On November 15, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Philippines published the “Draft Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Compliance of Designated Establishments with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act …
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has published four different guidelines regarding occupational noise control, standing/ seating at work, and working with display screen equipment on November 28, …
Singapore
In Singapore, on November 12, 2024, the circular “Updates on Exemptions for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328 in Singapore” was published. This circular sets out the exemptions for the prohibition of …
Vietnam
On October 16, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), published Decision 01/KL-HC on chemical regulatory inspection result of Tan Thanh Produce …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 on November 26, 2024. As the first legislation in regulating energy conservation, the Act now imposes duties such as appointment …
Vietnam
On September 19, 2024, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published Draft Circular on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT on Enforcement Climate …
Indonesia
On September 17, 2024, Indonesian Ministry of Industry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Industry No. 39/2024 on the Procedure for Issuing Import Consent Certificates for Non-Hazardous and Non-Toxic Waste …
Thailand
On December 2, 2024, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) of the Ministry of Industry published a draft amendment to List 5 of hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances Act, …
Thailand
Ministry of Labour of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Labour regarding Hazard Assessment, Study of Workplace Environmental Impacts, and Preparation of Employee and Business Establishment Control Plans” …
Malaysia
Malaysia Productivity Corporation has launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines on October 11, 2024.
Vietnam
On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …
Malaysia
On September 25, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) published the “Circular Economy Policy Framework for the Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia“, which outlined a policy framework …
Indonesia
On September 6, 2024, Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 13/2024 implementing Government Regulation No. 46/2016 on Procedures for Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessment (hereinafter “the Ministerial Regulation”) …
Malaysia
On October 4, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia published an outline of the Climate Change Bill and is seeking comments.
Indonesia
On September 6, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 12/2024 on Nationally Determined Contributions to Address Climate Change, …
Thailand
On August 23, 2024, Thailand’s government promulgated Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Industry Order Stipulating Diagrams, Symbols, or Wording of Containers or Packages Containing Volatile Substances of B.E. …
Vietnam
On October 10, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 19/2024/TT-BCT stipulating Amendment 1:2024 to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacturing, Trade, Use, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals. …
Thailand
On October 15, 2024, the following three notifications, which require safety testing of boilers and fluid heaters, were promulgated in Thailand. All entered into effect the day after the promulgation.
Indonesia
On October 10, 2024, the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 25/2024 Revising the Regulation of the Minister of Trade No. 7/2022 Concerning Distribution and Control of Hazardous Substances …
Myanmar
On August 9, 2024, the Myanmar Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) promulgated the Notification No. 71/2024 banning the import of air conditioners and other cooling equipment using hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) (hereinafter …
Philippines
In the Philippines, on October 14, 2024, the “Draft Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labelling Program on Fuel Economy Label of Road Transport Vehicles” was published, …
Indonesia
On September 18, 2024, Indonesian government promulgated “Regulation of the Food and Drug Authority No. 16/2024 on Restriction of Contaminants in Cosmetics” (hereinafter “the new Regulation”), which will enter into …
Laos
On October 1, 2024, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Decision on Green Labels was enacted in Laos, which was then promulgated in the official gazette on October 4, 2024. This …
Myanmar
On August 7, 2024, the Myanmar Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation promulgated “Notification No.70/2024 Concerning the Management of Waste Batteries and Other Waste of Electric Vehicles.” This Notification …
Indonesia
On September 4, 2024, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia promulgated the “Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 10/2024 on the Legal Protection of People …
Vietnam
On July 26, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Notice No. 882/HC-CNHC on Strengthening of the Control of Restricted Chemicals …
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