A draft of a suggested national standard called “Specification for the Use of Recycled Materials in Household Appliances” was released by the China National Light Industry Council in May 2025. The proposed standard specifies how household appliances must use recycled elements including metals and plastics,… Read More »China Issues a Draft National Standard for Home Appliances Using Recycled Materials

Although Ukraine’s SIEF is like the EU in many aspects, there are still some unanswered problems regarding its implementation, such as whether simplified registration is applicable and whether joint notification dossier requirements are stringent. A draft rule for the joint submission of information in applications… Read More »Ukraine Releases a Draft SIEF and Lead Registrant Selection Rule under REACH

Europe’s three key financial regulatory bodies — ESMA, EBA, and EIOPA — collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), have released draft Joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing, aimed at standardizing how ESG risks are integrated into stress tests by banking and insurance sector… Read More »EU regulators propose adding ESG risks banking and insurer stress tests

Introduction · The Vietnamese Prime Minister hereby issues the “Decision on Regulation on responses to waste-related emergencies” on April 23, 2025. · With effect from June 10, 2025, this decision supersedes the Prime Minister of Vietnam’s March 18, 2020, Decision No. 09/2020/QD Tatge on the… Read More »Vietnam Releases a New Regulation on How to Respond to Emergencies Involving Waste

The European Commission has proposed a new climate target aiming for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the EU by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The proposal introduces significant changes, including the use of international carbon credits and domestic carbon removals… Read More »European Commission Proposes 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has unveiled two new draft sustainability reporting standards focused on labor-related issues, with an emphasis on tackling discrimination and safeguarding workers’ human rights. As one of the most widely adopted global frameworks for corporate sustainability disclosure, GRI Standards—developed by the… Read More »GRI Publishes Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Centered on Labor Practices

It is suggested that DPDBE be designated as vPvB in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006’s Article 57(e). A request to designate 1,1′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (also known as DPDBE, CAS No 84852-53-9) as a compound of very high concern (SVHC) was presented by Sweden on June 27,… Read More »Sweden suggests adding DBDPE to the SVHC List

The Swiss government has decided to pause the revision of its climate disclosure ordinance, delaying the implementation of enhanced climate-related reporting rules for companies. This includes the requirement for businesses to provide net-zero alignment plans supporting Switzerland’s 2050 climate goals. The delay is mainly attributed… Read More »Switzerland Halts Implementation of New Climate Reporting Rules Pending EU Omnibus Clarification

Introduction · The UK Environment Agency released the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review on June 20, 2025. It examined the health and environmental hazards of 124 flame-retardant compounds available on the UK market. · By examining market size, risks, hazards, and existing laws, the goal was to… Read More »The UK Environment Agency publishes the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review Report