Introduction · The Vietnamese Prime Minister hereby issues the “Decision on Regulation on responses to waste-related emergencies” on April 23, 2025. · With effect from June 10, 2025, this decision supersedes the Prime Minister of Vietnam’s March 18, 2020, Decision No. 09/2020/QD Tatge on the… Read More »Vietnam Releases a New Regulation on How to Respond to Emergencies Involving Waste
Mercury, decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE), and mercury compounds will not be manufactured, imported, exported, or used in Australia. Time-limited vital usage is subject to strict constraints. The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) published the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment… Read More »Australia Outlaws DBDPE, Mercury and Mercury Compounds
The European Commission has proposed a new climate target aiming for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the EU by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The proposal introduces significant changes, including the use of international carbon credits and domestic carbon removals… Read More »European Commission Proposes 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has unveiled two new draft sustainability reporting standards focused on labor-related issues, with an emphasis on tackling discrimination and safeguarding workers’ human rights. As one of the most widely adopted global frameworks for corporate sustainability disclosure, GRI Standards—developed by the… Read More »GRI Publishes Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Centered on Labor Practices
Overview China recently released draft mandatory national standard on RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), issued April 14, 2025 by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for public comment until April 21, 2025. Standard Overview · Title: Requirements for the restriction of use of… Read More »China releases a draft of the obligatory national ROHS standard for approval
It is suggested that DPDBE be designated as vPvB in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006’s Article 57(e). A request to designate 1,1′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (also known as DPDBE, CAS No 84852-53-9) as a compound of very high concern (SVHC) was presented by Sweden on June 27,… Read More »Sweden suggests adding DBDPE to the SVHC List
The Swiss government has decided to pause the revision of its climate disclosure ordinance, delaying the implementation of enhanced climate-related reporting rules for companies. This includes the requirement for businesses to provide net-zero alignment plans supporting Switzerland’s 2050 climate goals. The delay is mainly attributed… Read More »Switzerland Halts Implementation of New Climate Reporting Rules Pending EU Omnibus Clarification
Introduction · The UK Environment Agency released the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review on June 20, 2025. It examined the health and environmental hazards of 124 flame-retardant compounds available on the UK market. · By examining market size, risks, hazards, and existing laws, the goal was to… Read More »The UK Environment Agency publishes the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review Report
The Brazilian Technical Standards Association (ABNT) published the revised GHS national standard ABNT NBR 14725:2023 on July 3, 2023, and it will formally go into effect on July 4, 2025. Three essential operational criteria for businesses to guarantee SDS and GHS label compliance are outlined… Read More »Brazil’s New GHS Standards Must Be Implemented by July 4, 2025: Do Your Labels and SDS Comply?
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