PAS(Publicly Available Specification) 2050 is a standard that can assist your firm in more accurately assessing the environmental effect of all of its different business operations, services, product life cycles, and lifetime greenhouse gas emissions contributions. The goal of the PAS 2050, which is the… Read More »  PAS 2050 Standard

Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used as plasticizers to increase the flexibility and durability of plastics. Widely used in cosmetics, toys, food utensils, personal care products, and other household items, they are exposed to human beings in various ways. Therefore, it is necessary… Read More »Control on Phthalates: Usage Limits in South Korea, Japan, E.U., U.S., and Canada

IMDS:-IMDS stands for International Material Data System. It is a web-based tool used in the automotive industry for collecting, managing, and sharing material data related to automotive components. IMDS is primarily used to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to promote the use of environmentally… Read More »IMDS Release 14.4

On April 16, the Governor of Maine signed a new amendment to the state’s PFAS regulation bringing about crucial changes that directly impact electronics manufacturers. Among other changes, the January 1, 2025 reporting requirement for all products sold in Maine has been eliminated, while maintaining… Read More »Maine PFAS Regulation; Deadline Extended to 2032

Introduction F-gases are fluorinated greenhouse gases that include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), fluorinated ethers and alcohols. In the EU, the production and use of F-gases are controlled under Regulation (EU) 517/2014. However, the adoption of this law predated the EU’s… Read More »European Commission Adopts New F-gas Regulation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the Law was initiated by the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) of MOIT in January 2023. Following a number of reviews… Read More »Vietnam unveils proposed amendments to Law on Chemicals: Part 1 and 2

Introduction:  The concept of a “Battery Passport” is a specialised application of the broader Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, tailored specifically for the battery industry.  As the global demand for batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, surges due to the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and… Read More »Battery Passport

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority of India released the draft “Guidelines for Protection of Consumers against Greenwashing” on February 20, 2024, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, and it is open for public feedback for 30 days from that date onwards. The… Read More »India Drafts Guidelines Against Greenwashing

According to market circumstances, the Canadian government is announcing that it would issue its second green bond denominated in Canadian dollars. This comes after the first $5 billion, 7.5-year green bond issued in Canada was successfully issued in March 2022. The first Green Bond issue… Read More »Canada Issuing Nuclear Energy-Related Innovative Green Bonds