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Japan Announces Design Certification Standards for Four Plastic Products

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Japan Announces Design Certification Standards for Four Plastic Products

Circular Economy Product Designs Cosmetics Detergents Stationery Products
11 August 2025 Japan Japan

On July 24, 2025, Japan released design certification standards for the following four categories of plastic-containing products: Beverage PET bottles Stationery Household cosmetic containers (shampoo, hair rinse, body soap, hand …

Malaysia Enacts Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act

Climate Change Climate Change
11 August 2025 Malaysia Malaysia

Malaysia has published the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on August 1, 2025. The Act aims to promote industries related to the capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) of …

India Withdraws Quality Control Orders for Methanol, Acetic Acid and Aniline

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
11 August 2025 India India

The Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn three Quality Control Orders, namely Methanol, Acetic Acid and Aniline via notification on July 23, 2025. All three were originally published …

China issues mandatory national standard for packaging multiple types of dangerous goods

Dangerous Goods Transport Container/Packaging
8 August 2025 China China

On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration has issued a new mandatory national standard titled Safety Technical Code for Packaging Containing a Variety of Dangerous Goods (GB 45835—2025). The regulation …

China releases first product list for carbon footprint label certification pilot program

Climate Change Product Designs Automobiles Motorcycles Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Construction Materials Textiles Wood and Wood Products
8 August 2025 China China

On July 10, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the first edition of the Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program Product List. The announcement follows the …

Australia’s NHMRC Releases Updated 2011 Drinking Water Guidelines—PFAS Limits Lowered

PFAS Water
7 August 2025 Australia Australia

On June 25, 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia released version 4.0 of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 6 2011. The updated edition lowers the …

Singapore Revises General Exemption under Environmental Protection and Management Act

Photographic Paper Containing Dechlorane Plus or Mercury Now Regulated

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Paper Products
7 August 2025 Singapore Singapore

On July 31, 2025, Singapore promulgated the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 4) Order 2025, which will take effect on August 1, 2025.

Vietnam promulgates Decree elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue

Part 2 – Firefighting and rescue plan, fire and rescue team, training for fire and rescue operations

Others (Factory)
6 August 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. Part 2 focus on …

Vietnam promulgates Decree elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue

Part 1 Dossiers, undergo fire prevention and firefighting design inspection and fire & rescue inspection

Others (Factory)
6 August 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. The following Decree expires …

South Korea to designate xylene, styrene, and 1,3-butadiene as “accident preparedness substances”

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory)
5 August 2025 South Korea South Korea

The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea has announced a draft regulation under the Chemicals Control Act, as amended in February 2024, to newly designate xylene, styrene, and 1,3-butadiene …

Taiwan issues guidelines for safe use of spray cosmetics, including labeling recommendations

Container/Packaging Cosmetics
5 August 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On June 23, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, released new guidelines for the safe use of spray cosmetics. The document outlines …

India Defers Compliance Timeline of Emission Standards by Coal and Lignite Power Plants

Air
5 August 2025 India India

On July 11, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India promulgated and enforced the “Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025”. The amendment rules include an …

China revises national standard for harmful substances in architectural coatings

Adds SVOCs and biocides to scope

VOC Chemical Substances (Products) Paint
4 August 2025 China China

On May 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a revised mandatory national standard, titled Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 1: Architectural Coatings (GB 30981.1-2025). The …

South Korea to expand emissions-related component regulations to construction machinery

Draft Product Designs Non-road Mobile Machinery
4 August 2025 South Korea South Korea

On July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act, revealing its plan to …

Japan Clarifies Export Restrictions on Electronics Containing Dechlorane Plus

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments
4 August 2025 Japan Japan

On July 22, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released a document titled “Regarding Export Regulations for Products Such as Electronic Devices Containing Dechlorane Plus”.

China introduces grading standard for used electronics to promote recycling and reuse

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) IT Equipments
1 August 2025 China China

On April 25, 2025, China’s National Standardization Administration announced a new recommended national standard, titled Specification for the Usability Classification of Second-Hand Electronic Products (GB/T 45656-2025). The regulation took effect …

Philippines Releases Second Draft of Chemical Control Order for Benzene

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals Toys
1 August 2025 Philippines Philippines

On June 5, 2025, the Philippines released the second draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene and opened a public consultation period. This draft proposes the inclusion of …

China issues mandatory standard for hazardous substance content in industrial coatings, including auxiliary materials

VOC Chemical Substances (Products) Paint
31 July 2025 China China

On May 30, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration issued a mandatory national standard, the “Limit of Harmful Substances of Coatings—Part 2: Industrial Coatings” (GB 30981.2-2025). It will come into effect June …

Vietnam Releases Draft Decree for Establishing Domestic Carbon Exchange

Draft Climate Change Climate Change
31 July 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On March 25, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released a draft governmental decree concerning the establishment of a domestic carbon exchange. This decree continues the implementation of the national plan …

Thailand Revises Annual Report Submission Deadline for Hazardous Substance Safety Managers

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
30 July 2025 Thailand Thailand

On April 30, 2025, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, issued the Department of Industrial Works Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) — Criteria and Procedures for …

South Korea to fully promote battery circularity

Circular Economy Product Designs Batteries
30 July 2025 South Korea South Korea

On June 23, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) jointly hosted an event titled the “Expert Forum on Circular Battery Use.” …

Indonesia Regulates Import of B2 Hazardous Substances, Chemicals and Mineral Resources

Dangerous Goods Transport Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)
29 July 2025 Indonesia Indonesia

On June 30, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade promulgated the “Ministerial Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations for Chemicals, Hazardous Substances and Mineral Resources”, which will …

Malaysia’s Green Electricity Tariff “GET Programme” Gets Substantial Discount, RE Certificates now Available

Energy Others (Factory)
29 July 2025 Malaysia Malaysia

On July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s state-owned electric utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs under its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme, which supplies electricity generated …

Chinese customs issues notice on matters concerning customs inquiries related to dual-use item export control

Chemical Substances (Factory)
29 July 2025 China China

On June 16, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs issued a Notice on Matters Concerning Customs Inquiries Related to Dual-Use Item Export Control (General Administration of Customs Notice No. 123 …

India Enforces Benefit Sharing System for Utilization and Access to Biological Resources

Biodiversity Environmental Management
28 July 2025 India India

On April 29, 2025, the National Biodiversity Authority of India notified and enforced the 2025 Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing …

Japan Sets PFOS and PFOA Limit for Mineral Water Products at 50 ng/L

POPs PFAS Water
28 July 2025 Japan Japan

On June 30, 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency issued Cabinet Office Notification No. 105 of 2025 to amend the Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. (Ministry of Health and Welfare …

China Releases Second List of Toxic Water Pollutants Under Water Pollution Control Law

Water
28 July 2025 China China

On June 23, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published the Second List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants on its official website. The list was developed in accordance …

China’s Jiangsu province issues a list of administrative law enforcement items for ecological and environmental protection

Violation Cases Environmental Management
25 July 2025 China China

On June 12, 2025, China’s Jiangsu province issues the 2025 edition of the List of Administrative Law Enforcement Items for Ecological and Environmental Protection. The list shows environmental violations with …

Taiwan regulates plastic identification codes on liners and blister packs

Circular Economy Container/Packaging Plastics
25 July 2025 *Taiwan *Taiwan

On July 1, 2025, Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced a revised regulation called Scope of Responsible Businesses for Items or Containers that Should Display Collection-related Labels, Label Design Size, …

Thailand Revises Hazardous Substance List

Stricter Controls on Cyanide Compounds

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
24 July 2025 Thailand Thailand

On July 7, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated the Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) Hazardous Substance List (8th Edition) via the Royal Gazette. This revision is the …

Australia Adds Six Substances to IChEMS Standard, Including DBDPE and Mercury

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
24 July 2025 Australia Australia

On June 25, 2025, the Australian Government published the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2025 on the Federal Register of Legislation. This amendment modifies …

Singapore Releases Draft Guidelines on Voluntary Use of Carbon Credits

Draft Climate Change Climate Change
23 July 2025 Singapore Singapore

On June 20, 2025, Singapore’s National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), in collaboration with the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) and …

Chinese government publishes draft revised Energy Planning Management Measures to seek comments

Draft Energy Efficiency
23 July 2025 China China

On June 10, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published draft revised Energy Planning Management Measures. The commission is seeking comments on the draft through July 9, 2025. The …

Japan Holds Joint Inter-Ministerial Meeting to Discuss POPs Treaty Substances as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL

POPs Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals
22 July 2025 Japan Japan

On June 20, 2025, Japan held a joint meeting of three ministries—the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Ministry …

China to implement lithium-ion battery coding standard starting November 2025

Circular Economy Others (Products) Batteries
22 July 2025 China China

On April 25, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation announced the release of a new recommended national standard titled Coding Rules for Lithium-Ion Batteries (GB/T 45565-2025), in a move …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 3: Promotion Policy for Chemical Industries

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals
21 July 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 2: New Chemicals and CBI rules

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals
21 July 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 1: Major Revisions to Regulated Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals
21 July 2025 Vietnam Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Thailand Expands Industry Coverage with Taxonomy Phase 2

Climate Change
18 July 2025 Thailand Thailand

On May 27, 2025, the Thailand Taxonomy Board announced Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2. The previous version, Phase 1, issued in June 2023, focused on the energy and transportation sectors. Phase …

China Revises National Standards for the Packaging of Household Electrical Appliances

Adds Recycling Label Requirements

Container/Packaging Household Appliances
18 July 2025 China China

On April 25, 2025, China’s Standardization Administration announced the release of a revised voluntary national standard titled “Packaging of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Part 1: General Requirements” (GB/T 22939.1-2025). The …

Malaysia Restricts Importation of Plastic Waste under latest Guidelines

Wastes (Factory)
17 July 2025 Malaysia Malaysia

The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) has released the “Guidelines for the Importation and Inspection of Waste Plastic” in May 2025. Import of Plastic Waste had just …

Chinese government surveys use of UV-absorbing chemical UV-328 in China in relation to Stockholm Convention on POPs

Chemical Substances (Products) Airplanes
17 July 2025 China China

On May 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on its website a survey of the use of UV-328, a chemical used as an ultraviolet (UV) absorber, in …

Thailand Issues Regulations for Black Smoke Monitoring and Flare Stack Management

Air
16 July 2025 Thailand Thailand

On May 22, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) under Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works: B.E. 2568 (2025) Guidelines for Visual …

South Korea proposes new bill requiring safety inspections for used batteries prior to removal

Draft Circular Economy Product Designs Batteries
16 July 2025 South Korea South Korea

On May 16, 2025, South Korean National Assembly member Park Hyeong-soo and nine other lawmakers proposed the Bill on the Management and Industrial Promotion of Used Batteries to the National …

India Drafts 2nd Rules under Compliance Mechanism of Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 461 Additional Entities to be Included

Draft Climate Change Climate Change
15 July 2025 India India

On June 23, 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the second draft of the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 and opened a 60 …

China issues measures for listing-based government oversight against major environmental violations

Violation Cases Environmental Management
15 July 2025 China China

On May 25, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website Administrative Measures for Listing-based Government Oversight Against Major Environmental Violations. It came into effect immediately, replacing …

Sarawak, Malaysia, Releases “Sustainability Blueprint 2030”

Biodiversity Circular Economy Energy Climate Change
14 July 2025 Malaysia Malaysia

On May 29, 2025, the Malaysian state of Sarawak launched the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030, a long-term strategy for a comprehensive transition to a green economy. The blueprint outlines the …

Japan’s MOE to Add PFOS and PFOA to Water Quality Standards under the Waterworks Act, Effective April 2026

PFAS Other Law/Regulations
14 July 2025 Japan Japan

On June 30, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment promulgated two ministerial ordinances to strengthen the regulation of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), organofluorine compounds found in drinking …

South Korea to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act

introducing certification system for companies actively engaged in disaster prevention

Draft Occupational Safety and Health
11 July 2025 South Korea South Korea

On May 16, 2025, Assembly Member Cho Ji-yeon and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National Assembly of South …

China Announces New Import Rules for Recycled Lithium-Ion Battery and Steel Materials

Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Batteries
11 July 2025 China China

On June 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, General Administration of Customs, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued a notice, to standardize the import management …

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