Most Southeast Asian countries have not established an overarching law or regulatory framework for chemical and environment management. In response to the demand for safer and more sustainable development, they have been enhancing their governance capacity in this regard, primarily through various institutional endeavors.
At ChemCon The Americas 2020 held in Philadelphia, US, Caroline Li from ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. summarized the latest developments of chemical- and environment-related regulations in Southeast Asia.
EPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products at the post-consumer stage of the lifecycle. What do you need to do to be EPR compliant? Explore this entralized hub, which brings together news articles, analysis, and updates specifically related to EPR regulations.
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments in PFAS regulations here. This dedicated resource is designed to provide you with valuable information and timely updates on the ever-evolving landscape of PFAS regulations.
New pollutants refer to toxic and hazardous substances that are discharged into the environment with characteristics of biological toxicity, environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, etc. They tend to possess significant risks to the ecological environment or human health, but are usually unregulated or the existing regulation measures are insufficient. As one of the largest chemical producers in the world, it is paramount for China to strengthen the regulation of new pollutants to mitigate potential risks to the environment and human health.
