Automakers will now have three years instead of one to meet the EU’s CO2 emissions targets, easing pressure and helping them avoid significant fines. While industry leaders welcome the extension as much-needed flexibility, critics argue it could slow Europe’s transition to electric vehicles. The European… Read More »EU Proposes a Three-Year Transition Period for Automakers to Comply with CO2 Emission Standards

Key Highlights Rapid Renewable Energy ExpansionChina is accelerating offshore wind farm projects and large-scale energy developments to advance its climate objectives. Ongoing Coal DependencyDespite progress in renewables, China is expanding coal production while testing low-carbon technologies in coal-fired power plants. Global Green LeadershipChina’s investments in… Read More »China Launches Key Climate Initiatives to Speed Up Green Transition

The UK Government’s Department for Transport has launched a new consultation on establishing a “Revenue Certainty Mechanism” (RCM) to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers. This initiative would be funded through a levy on jet fuel suppliers, aiming to provide long-term financial stability for SAF… Read More »UK Proposes Jet Fuel Producer Levy to Finance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through “Revenue Certainty Mechanism

The Government of Canada formally added two high-concern chemical chemicals to Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) (List of Toxic chemicals) on February 14, 2025, in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Act. In order to reduce the hazards… Read More »Two toxic substances are officially listed in Canada under the Environmental Protection Act.

On December 27, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board of India (CPCB) released a producer guide handbook in accordance with the Battery Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The document outlines the features of the online EPR portal, covering the duties of manufacturers, including generating EPR targets,… Read More »India Issues Producer Guidance Document in Compliance with Battery Waste Management Regulations

In accordance with the EU’s REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on February 28, 2025, to consider recommendations to designate three compounds as compounds of Very High Concern (SVHCs). By April 14, 2025,… Read More »Public Consultation on Three New SVHC Candidate Substances Is Started by ECHA

The European Union has introduced new Poison Centre Notification (PCN) requirements under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) framework. These changes aim to enhance safety and ensure that authorities can quickly access critical information during chemical emergencies. What’s… Read More »Poison Centre Notifications: Key Information You Should Know

In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an updated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory, now listing 86,847 chemicals, with 42,495 classified as active. This inventory is revised biannually, with the next update expected in summer 2025. Key Considerations for Exporters to… Read More »US EPA Updates 2025 TSCA Inventory

The optional national standard “General Technical Specification for Reused Parts of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)” (GB/T 45193-2024) was released by the State Administration of Market Regulation of China on December 31, 2024. On July 1, 2025, the standard will go into force. The standard covers the… Read More »China released a national standard for technical requirements for ELV parts that be reused

The proposed PFAS regulations for mineral water from Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency would set the combined limit for PFOS and PFOA at 50 ng/L, which would be the same as the standards for tap water. Japan’s Consumer Affair Agency (CAA) requested public feedback on an… Read More »Japan’s proposed PFAS standards for mineral water would match those for tap water quality