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POLICY/REGULATION
China to Pilot Carbon Peaking Programs in 100 Cities and Zones
China unveils the National Implementation Plan for Piloting Carbon Peaking, according to the notice released by National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on November 6, 2023. According to the notice, the nation is pledged to launch carbon-peaking pilot programs in 100 typical cities and zones to address the bottleneck constraining the nation's green and low-carbon development.
Nov 07, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
India Amends EPR Rules for Batteries
On October 25, 2023, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC) released a notification in the Official Gazette to amend the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations for batteries. The amendment are called Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023. It shall come into force on the date of publication.
Nov 02, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
India Allow Purchase of EPR Certificates for Plastic Packaging
On October 30, 2023, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) released the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 on the Gazette of India. The amendment shall apply on the date of publication in the Gazette.
Nov 01, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
Vietnam Consults on “Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection”, Involving EPR Requirements
Vietnam is consulting on the revision on "Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection". Feedback can be submitted on this website prior to November 4, 2023.
Oct 31, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
China to Advance Quality Certification System for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality
On October 17, 2023, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the Implementation Opinions on Coordinating the Use of Quality Certification Services to Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality.
Oct 25, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
EU Proposes Measures to Reduce Microplastic Pollution from Unintentional Release of Plastic Pellets
According to a Proposal issued on Oct 16, 2023, EU is now soliciting feedback on measures to prevent microplastic pollution from the unintentional release of plastic pellets. Feedback can be sent prior to 14 December 2023.
Oct 25, 2023
MARKET
"Green Revolution" Unfolds in the Cosmetic Upstream Sector
The concept of "sustainable beauty" has progressively woven itself into the entire beauty industry. Notably, the innovation of green materials stands out as a crucial driver propelling the beauty industry toward sustainable growth.
Oct 25, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
China Releases Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Trading Rules
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has issued the Administrative Measures for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Trading (Trial) on October 20, 2023, as part of the nation’s efforts to achieve carbon peaking and neutrality.
Oct 24, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
China Publishes a Mandatory Standard on the Packaging of Edible Agricultural Products
China conducts stringent supervision on the excessive packaging of edible agricultural products. On September 8, 2023, China published a new standard in this field, set to be effective starting from April 1, 2024. To minimize unnecessary waste, agricultural products produced or imported before the implementation date can still be sold until the end of their shelf life.
Sep 28, 2023
