The Swiss government has announced the launch of a consultation on new proposals aimed at updating the country’s sustainability disclosure rules for companies. These proposals include a requirement for companies to present plans for aligning with Switzerland’s net zero target by 2050, as well as… Read More »Switzerland to Mandate Companies to Share Net Zero Roadmaps Aligned with 2050 Goals
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 of energy managers, implementation of energy management systems etc. on energy consumers such as factories,… Read More »Malaysia Publishes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act
Taiwan will launch its long-delayed carbon fee program on January 1, 2025, targeting the country’s largest carbon emitters with a fee of up to NT$300 (US$9.31) per metric ton of carbon emissions, according to the Ministry of Environment (MOENV). The rate, which was recommended… Read More »Taiwan to introduce carbon fee scheme on Jan. 1, 2025: MOENV
On November 26, 2024, the Chemical Substance Bureau, the Ministry of Environment in Taiwan, China, released a draft amendment on the Categories and Management of Handling for Concerned Chemical Substances, in alignment with the regulations of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling… Read More »China Taiwan Lists Cybutryne as a Concerned Chemical Substance
On December 1, 2022, Ukraine passed a law titled “On Ensuring Chemical Safety and Management of Chemical Products,” which came into effect on June 29, 2024. Articles 35 and 36 of the law stipulate that classification and labeling must conform to the global GHS system.… Read More »Ukraine Implements UA-CLP to Align with Global Standards
The revised inventory will improve the accuracy of hazardous waste property identification and ensure management efficiency. Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Transport and the National Health Commission revised and… Read More »China Revises National Inventory of Hazardous Waste
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw approval for the use of ethylene oxide as a surface disinfectant in biocidal products, citing that the chemical’s applications do not align with the scope of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). This decision is set to… Read More »European Commission to Withdraw Approval for Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
The Securities and Exchange Board of India, a market regulator, published a consultation document to make it easier for ERPs or ESG rating providers to conduct business. To expand the scope of ERPs, the report suggested a number of regulation adjustments, such as rating unlisted… Read More »SEBI Introduces Measures to Facilitate Business Operations for ESG Rating Providers
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), the Department of the Environment, on behalf of the Canadian government, has declared its intention to change the Domestic Substances List (DSL). The purpose of this amendment is to provide new regulatory oversight for four chemicals that… Read More »Canada to Update Domestic Substances List with New Regulations for Four Triarylmethane Dyes
The implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging has become a critical component in the European Union’s efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce waste. As the EU continues to grapple with increasing environmental challenges, effective waste management practices have become paramount. Central to this… Read More »EPR for Packaging in the EU: Insights from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden
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