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South Korea to Introduce Microplastic Control Act
South Korea to comprehensively manage the usage and emission of microplastics by introducing the new microplastic control mechanism. Non-compliance products that may bring risks of exposing microplastics to the human and environment are prohibited from import and manufacture.
Jun 12, 2023
MARKET
The Carbon Footprint of Food: Why Every Player in the Supply Chain Matters?
As China moves towards its "dual carbon" goals, carbon neutrality in the food industry has emerged as a crucial aspect of corporate social responsibility. This article delves deeply into the importance of carbon footprint in the food industry and the responsibilities of stakeholders in the supply chain, shedding light on how we can collaboratively drive progress towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Jun 12, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
POLICY/REGULATION
POLICY/REGULATION
India Amends Plastic Waste Management Rules
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) in India has announced the publication of the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 in the Gazette of India on April 27, 2023. The amendment is effective from the date of publication.
May 09, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
Cosmetics Regulation Focus: What Are the Impacts of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability?
On October 14, 2020, the European Commission published the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability to achieve the ambitious environmental convention of the European Green Deal, which has significant impact on the Cosmetics Regulation. In line with the strategy’s objectives, the Cosmetics Regulation is likely to place bans on new hazard categories, extend the “Generic Approach to Risk Management”, improve the efficiency and coherence of safety assessments, take into consideration of chemicals’ combined effects in the risk assessment, consolidate the management of specific substances, and include digital labelling as a feasible labelling option.
Apr 28, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
120+ Associations Call for Preservation of Internal Market Legal Basis for Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
By a joint statement issued on April 17, 2023, a group of over 120 packaging industry associations expressed their concern over the potential erosion or split of the legal basis of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Apr 19, 2023
POLICY/REGULATION
Green Development: Not Merely Conceptual, But Compulsory for Pharma Manufacturing in China
China is not advanced enough in regulations and technologies for green development, but the good news is that China has been making progress. China tends to turn guidelines into compulsory regulations, including setting up clearer standards for regulating pollution emission.
Apr 19, 2023
