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Bali, Indonesia Prohibits Production and Distribution of Beverage Containers Smaller Than 1 Liter

In April, 2025, the Bali provincial government issued and immediately enforced Directive No. 9 of 2025 as part of its Bali Clean Waste Movement. The regulation introduces a ban on the manufacture, distribution, and provision of beverage containers under 1 liter and significantly expands waste… Read More »Bali, Indonesia Prohibits Production and Distribution of Beverage Containers Smaller Than 1 Liter

Stricter Controls Introduced in Japan’s Updated Chemical Regulations with Tiered Reporting System

The updated Enforcement Ordinance of Japan’s Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL), issued by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on October 1, 2024, came into force on April 1, 2025. The revised regulation mandates that all companies involved in the manufacture or import… Read More »Stricter Controls Introduced in Japan’s Updated Chemical Regulations with Tiered Reporting System

South Korea Temporarily Classifies ALEPH-4 as a Controlled Narcotic

In April, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued Notice No. 2025-157, designating ALEPH-4—chemically known as 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-propan-2-ylsulfanylphenyl)propan-2-amine—as a temporarily controlled narcotic under the Narcotics Control Act, citing potential threats to public health. Under the new regulation, the following activities involving ALEPH-4… Read More »South Korea Temporarily Classifies ALEPH-4 as a Controlled Narcotic

GHG Protocol Expands Partnerships with Leading Frameworks to Advance Climate Disclosure Consistency

In a move set to significantly enhance consistency across climate reporting frameworks, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has expanded its Independent Standards Board (ISB) to include five leading sustainability standard-setters—CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi—as non-voting observers. Although these organizations will not hold voting rights,… Read More »GHG Protocol Expands Partnerships with Leading Frameworks to Advance Climate Disclosure Consistency

New National Standards GB 12268-2025 and GB 6944-2025 Set to Be Implemented in October

In March, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued two revised national standards—GB 12268-2025: List of Dangerous Goods and GB 6944-2025: Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods—signaling a new chapter in the nation’s hazardous materials safety management.… Read More »New National Standards GB 12268-2025 and GB 6944-2025 Set to Be Implemented in October

EU Commission Announces Measures to Streamline New Supply Chain Deforestation Law

The European Commission has unveiled a set of measures designed to streamline the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a landmark law intended to ensure that products entering or leaving EU markets no longer contribute to global deforestation and forest degradation. Originally proposed in… Read More »EU Commission Announces Measures to Streamline New Supply Chain Deforestation Law