A new guidance titled “Scientific Guidance on the criteria for the evaluation and on the preparation of applications for the safety assessment of post-consumer mechanical PET recycling processes intended to be used for manufacture of materials and articles in contact with food” was released by… Read More »EFSA Releases Guidelines for Evaluating the Safety of Post-Consumer Mechanical PET Recycling Processes

On July 8, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published draft rules for the import of recycled raw material copper, copper alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys. The ministry sought comments on the draft through July 25, 2024. Here are the details of the draft.… Read More »China publishes draft rules for import of recycled raw material copper, copper alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys

The UK plans to introduce legislation in 2025 to regulate ESG ratings providers, enhancing transparency and reducing confusion for investors. The new law will align with international standards, ensuring ratings providers disclose methodologies and conflicts of interest. The initiative is part of the UK’s broader… Read More »UK Sets Sights on Regulating ESG Ratings to Lead in Sustainable Finance

A Ministry of Environment official announced  that the government will tighten regulations on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) in drinking water in light of the finding that exposure to PFAS raises the risk of a number of diseases, including several forms of cancer. According… Read More »Taiwan initiates action to tighten laws governing drinking water

On July 5, 2024, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, a branch of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, published a 2024 version of the general rules for solid waste digital management. This is a revision of the rules published in 2021 (for details,… Read More »China issues 2024 version of general rules for solid waste digital management

The UK government will introduce legislation aimed at regulating ESG ratings providers in 2025, according to a speech Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, and confirmed today in a statement by the finance ministry, HM Treasury. The statement said that “the Chancellor sees… Read More »UK to Introduce Law to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

China will publish 70 national carbon standards by the end of 2024. Standardized carbon calculation system to be in place by 2025. Focus on new energy vehicles, photovoltaic products, and lithium batteries. China has released a comprehensive plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key… Read More »China to Issue 70 National Standards for Carbon Emission Calculations in 2024

A proposed regulation to outlaw aerosol dusters containing more than 18 milligrams of 1,1-Difluoroethane (HFC-152a) or 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) was introduced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 10, 2024. This rule will go into effect thirty days after the final rules are… Read More »US Proposes Curbing the Use of High-Concentration HFC-152a and HFC-134a in Aerosol Sprays

Establishes a $5 billion Future Energy Fund for investments in low-carbon projects. centralizes the purchase of gas to guarantee supply and diversify energy sources.gives EMA the ability to control expenses, gain access to infrastructure, and deal with crises. In an effort to change the Gas… Read More »Singapore Introduces Bill to Strengthen Power Sector Regulation and Promote Energy Transition