The State Council of China, during an executive meeting held on March 12, deliberated and passed the “Decision (Draft) on Amending the Interim Regulations on Express Delivery.” The revision aims to promote green, reduced, and recyclable express packaging, accelerating the country’s transition towards sustainable production… Read More »China Amends Express Delivery Regulations to Push Eco-Friendly Packaging

The majority of the recently added banned substances are strong psychoactive compounds or new synthetic drug precursors. For instance, BMK glycidic acid and its esters are essential precursor molecules for the manufacture of methamphetamine; butonitazene, a member of the benzodiazepine derivative class, has been widely… Read More »Australia Tightens New Controlled Substance Import and Export Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States formally approved two end-use plant growth regulator products and a novel active ingredient, metamitron, on March 11, 2025. To maximize fruit output, these products are approved for use on apple and pear trees.  Metamitron: A Key… Read More »The U.S. EPA introduces structured labeling regulations and approves a new pesticide called metamitron

Resolution No. 961 (RDC 961/2025), published by Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) on February 6, 2025, brought about major changes to the list of compounds that are permitted for use in plastic food-contact packaging and equipment. The update aims to improve consumer health and… Read More »Brazil Adds Two New Substances with Usage Restrictions to Food Contact Material Regulations

It was declared that the Philippines would start trading renewable energy certificates (RECs) on December 26, 2024. The Renewable Energy Market (REM) will supply the platform for trading RECs, and this is based on “Department Circular No. 2024-12-0031: Declaration of the Full Commercial Operations of… Read More »Renewable energy certificates are being traded in the Philippines

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