China Updates FAQs for New Chemical Registration
With the Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (a.k.a. MEE Order No.12) in effect, the Solid Waste and Chemical Management Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (SCC-MEE) has released a series of FAQs to help enterprises fulfill their obligations under the Measures. The fourth batch of 15 FAQs were recently published on June 30.
Dangerous Goods to Be Declared within 24 Hours before Arriving at Shanghai Port
On June 24, 2022, the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) issued the Notification on Further Strengthening the Safety Management for Hazardous Chemicals Containers. The Notification stipulates that from July 1, 2022 the shipping companies and agents involving certain hazardous chemicals shall declare their dangerous goods via email within 24 hours prior to arriving at Shanghai port.
Singapore Consults on Adding 26 Chemicals Subject to Hazardous Substances Licensing Control
On June 13, 2022, Singapore’ National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a public consultation on adding 26 chemicals as hazardous substances (HS) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (EPM(HS) Regs). The deadline for comments is July 4, 2022.
