In addition to outlining license criteria and sanctions for ships transporting hazardous materials, this amendment optimizes the safety oversight system. The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) published the updated provisions on the administration and safety supervision of the transportation of hazardous materials by ships on… Read More »China Updates Ship Rules Regarding the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Stricter safety reviews for food utensils, containers, and packaging, as well as more stringent restrictions on Class I Specified Chemical Substances, are the main features of a draft amendment to the Standards for Food and Food Additives published by Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency’s Food Sanitation… Read More »Japan Prohibits High-Risk Chemical Substances and Tightens Food Container Regulations

The European Commission has introduced the Clean Industrial Deal, a comprehensive initiative to enhance industrial competitiveness, cut emissions, and secure Europe’s clean energy future. With €100 billion in funding, the plan will accelerate clean manufacturing, lower energy costs, and strengthen the circular economy—positioning Europe as… Read More »EU Unveils €100 Billion Clean Industrial Deal to Drive Decarbonization and Clean Tech Expansion

The United Nations has introduced the Cali Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to channel private sector contributions into biodiversity conservation. At least 50% of the funds will directly support indigenous and local communities, reinforcing their role in protecting natural ecosystems. Key Highlights: 🔹 Private Sector… Read More »UN Launches Cali Fund at COP16 to Boost Private Sector Contributions for Biodiversity

The chemical compound “2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N”-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino- (Chlorhexidine)” and its salts were added to Part 2 of Schedule 1 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) on February 12, 2025, when the Canadian government issued Order 2025-13 (SOR/2025-13). An important milestone in Canada’s efforts to regulate… Read More »Canada Enforces Immediate Environmental Controls After Listing Chlorhexidine as a Toxic Substance Under CEPA 1999

  In accordance with Section 37 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, Australia released a list of assessment statements for 12 new industrial chemicals on February 4, 2025. After applications are reviewed, Australia will decide whether to grant assessment certificates based on the applicants’ capacity… Read More »The list of assessment statements for twelve new industrial chemicals is released by Australia

It is anticipated that these proposed revisions will be approved on August 5 and go into effect on August 7, 2025. The draft adjustment to the K-REACH Enforcement Decree was sent to the World Trade Organization by the Ministry of Environment (MoE) of South Korea… Read More »Korea Issues a Notice Draft Revision of the WTO of K-REACH Enforcement Decree

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has introduced a new capacity-building platform designed to equip professionals and businesses with the skills needed to identify, assess, report, and address nature-related issues. Established in 2021, TNFD builds on the success of the Task Force on Climate-related… Read More »TNFD Launches a Platform to Enhance Professional Skills in Nature-Related Reporting

The European Commission has announced a delay in revising the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) until Q4 2025, alongside further details on its Omnibus package. In its 2025 Work Programme, the Commission confirmed that the SFDR revision would be postponed until Q4 2025 as part… Read More »EU Commission postpones SFDR revision to Q4 2025 as part of ‘simplification’ efforts