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New Zealand is proposing to amend Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO Act) to include three new chemicals: Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328. These chemicals were added to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention on

The Manufacturing Industries Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has unveiled a groundbreaking decision to include three POPs (persistent organic pollutants) to the Class I Specified Chemical Substances List. The announcement

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking public input on proposed Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) decisions on internationally recognized chemicals of concern and l

Following the proposal of five new Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), interested parties are now invited to comment on the draft regarding the respective substances listed below. These substances were proposed for listing as POPs under the Stockho

On the 10th of June 2022, Singapore published an addendum proposing the control of chemicals under review by multilateral environmental agreements. The notified measure is expected to enter into force by March 1, 2023. In February 2022, the Natio

Expert committees for the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions will hold meetings in the upcoming weeks. At the meetings, aspects relative to trade requirements for hazardous pesticides and chemicals, and regulatory action on persistent organic pollut

During the month of September 2022, the National Environment Agency of Singapore has proposed regulations on hazardous substances on 2 different occasions. On 23 September 2022 the following three substances/groups of substances were regulated as

On 19 September 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MoE) jointly notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft proposal to designate t

At the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention on 5 May 2023, more than 120 countries agreed to add 2 plastic chemicals and one pesticide to the Conventions list of substances for global elimination (Annex A).

On 24 July 2023, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced that the listings for four substances (dechlorane plus, methoxychlor, UV-328, and terbufos) will be changed due to the decision at the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Pa

In a significant step to address environmental concerns, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Ministry of Environment (MoE) have jointly issued a consultation, calling for the

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan designated three POPs as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice. As of this date, there are a total of 39 chemicals on the list.    Original Text:  On 19 September 2024,

On 6 May 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced revised compliance dates for Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor, and UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention.   Chemicals Added to Annex A to the Stockholm Convention At the

On 7 November 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Environment (MoE) released a draft amendment to the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) to add three chemic

On 12 November 2024, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced regulatory updates for Dechlorane Plus and UV-328, in line with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The manufacture, import, and export of th

On 5 December 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) circulated a draft notice to add methoxychlor, dechlorane plus, UV-328 and their products to the country’s Export Trade Control Order, imposing new restrictions on exporte

Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, launched a public consultation regarding a draft ministerial announcement on December 2, 2024. This proposal seeks to classify certain chemicals as Type 3 (controlled)

On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) was made available on the official portal of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).  The revised pro

Update: On 18 February 2025, Japan officially designated the three chemicals as Class I Specified Chemical Substances, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On 5 December 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Ind

Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under th