The import and export of Terbufos will be subject to the PIC procedure from 12 October 2023. The manufacture, import and export of Dechlorane Plus, Methoxychlor and UV-328, as well as products containing these chemicals, will not be allowed in Singapore from 12 May 2024.
Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a circular on 24 July 2023, announcing the changes to control measures for four persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under the Environment Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These four POPs are:
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.
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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.
