*Taiwan
On January 29, 2021, the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan released an explanatory document on the sampling inspection operations related to the “energy efficiency rating label” …
*Taiwan
Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs on January 21, 2021 submitted a WTO/TBT notification titled Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Labeling, and Inspection for Double-Capped LED Lamps. …
Vietnam
On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). This law thoroughly amends the Law on Environmental Protection 2014 and sets out …
South Korea
At the end of December 2020, the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) set out an amendment to the Regulations on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment (hereinafter “the …
India
On December 10, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the “Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2020”. The draft of the order was notified to WTO-TBT on November 4, …
India
On October 1, 2020, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the notification to add the following 7 items (No.57～No.63) to Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) under the Electronics …
China
On 13 November 2020, China’s State Administration of Market Supervision submitted WTO/TBT notifications on compulsory national standard “Minimum Allowable Values of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for multi-connected …
China
As the only province that implements the pilot project- “Promotion the Consumption of Renewal of Household Appliances by Improving the Waste Household Appliances Recycling and Treatment System”, the government of …
India
On November 4, 2020, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the draft of Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2020 to WTO-TBT and 30 days-comment has been conducted. The provisions …
Philippines
On October 29, 2020, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines announced that they are preparing WEEE regulations based on …
China
China’s National Development and Reform Commission released “List of Products Regulated under Water Efficiency Labeling (2nd Batch)” and three related Implementation Rules on October 15, 2020. The three Implementation Rules are …
India
In Late August, 2020, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) issued the instructions to all manufacturers and permittees registered under Standards and Labeling Program for Washing Machine, Microwave Oven and Chillers. …
China
On August 31, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued a WTO/TBT notification of a proposed revision of the compulsory national standard (GB), “Gas Storage Water Heater” …
Thailand
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) opened a draft industrial standard “TIS 2368–25XX Electrical And Electronic Equipment That May Contain Hazadous Substances : Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Hazardous Substances” …
Vietnam
NOTE: On December 21, 2020, The Circular 45/2020/TT-BCT stipulating National Technical Regulations (QCVN 02:2020/BCT) on mercury content in fluorescent lamps were officially published. Fluorescent lamps subject to the QCVN and …
Vietnam
On July 1, 2020, the Department of Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in collaboration with Eco-Environmental Institute (EEI) and VNEEC, …
India
In India, as of the end of May, 2020, there are 34 Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) registered under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and the list of them is available …
Philippines
On June 15, 2020, Department Circular No. DC 2020-06-0016: Prescribing the Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP) Covered by the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, …
Indonesia
On June 9, 2020, Indonesia enacted the “Governmental Regulation No. 27 of 2020 on Specific Wastes Management” (hereinafter referred to as the “governmental regulation”), which took effect on the same …
Myanmar
On April 2, 2020, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar enacted Notification No. 28/2020 banning the import of air conditioners using HCFCs (R22 refrigerant). According to …
Malaysia
Guidelines regarding Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for microwave ovens and electric rice cookers were released in Malaysia. Both guidelines prescribe the definitions of target products, MEPS, energy efficiency label …
Singapore
On March 4, 2020, the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore announced the launch of a new green label scheme that identifies climate-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners for the aim …
Malaysia
On March 2, 2020, “Environmental Quality (Refrigerant Management) Regulations 2020” was promulgated in Malaysia. This regulation will come into effect on June 1, 2020, and the current “Environmental Quality (Refrigerant …
Malaysia
On February 26, 2020, the following two laws regarding trade control were promulgated in Malaysia. Both will come into effect on March 1, 2020. Both laws newly add HFCs, which …
Vietnam
On February 21, 2020, Vietnam enacted the “Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) Decision 588/QD-BCT on the Awarding of the Best Energy Efficient Products in 2020”. The decision is one …
Myanmar
Myanmar’s Central Committee for Consumer Protection has enacted Directive No. 2/2019 dated December 3, 2019, to make Burmese labeling obligatory for goods manufactured and sold in the country or imported …
India
On October 30, 2019, India’s Ministry of Power issued a notification to amend energy efficiency standards for air conditioners subject to mandatory labeling under the “Standards & Labeling Programme”. The …
India
On October 28, 2019, India’s Ministry of Commerce and industry notified a draft of “Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019” …
India
On July 24, 2019, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency announced changes the existing specifications of ceiling fans, one of the eligible products for which labeling is optional under the “Standards …
Indonesia
On February 26, 2019, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 5 of 2019 on applying the green labels for the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services …
Vietnam
In Vietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) enacted the “Decision No. 4889/QD-BCT on technical standard for energy labeling for LED lighting” on December 27, 2018. This decision set …
Vietnam
On October 18, 2018, Vietnam’s Draft Notice on Standards to Identify Water Saving Products and Equipment (“Draft Notice”) was notified on the WTO/TBT. The draft is based on the “Governmental …
Pakistan
Local media in Pakistan reported on August 10, 2018, that the Board of Directors (BoD) of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) had approved a plan to formulate …
Malaysia
In July 2018, the “Government Green Procurement Guidelines 2.0” (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) were released in Malaysia. The Guidelines serve as a guide for governmental organizations to select …
Vietnam
A conference on bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden on chemical management in Vietnam was held in Hanoi from June 11-14, 2018. The expert body of the Swedish Chemicals Agency …
Vietnam
On March 7, 2018, the seminar of “Research Project on Expanded Producer Responsibility Regulations of Vietnam (Decision 16)” was held in Hanoi, which was mainly organized by Hitachi Transport System, …
Singapore
On December 29, 2017, Environmental Protection and Management Act (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No.4) Order 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the Order) was published in Singapore. The Order comes into …
Vietnam
On September 11, 2017, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) enacted the “MONRE Decision No. 2186/QD-BTNMT on Vietnam Green Labeling Standards for batteries (NXVN 15:2017), photocopiers (NXVN 16:2017), …
Pakistan
In Pakistan, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2016 received the assent of the President on June 28, 2016, against the background of increasing importance of improving energy efficiency …
Philippines
On April 8, 2015, a public consultation was held in the Philippines on Draft Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order providing Guidelines on the Environmentally Sound Management …
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