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India requires new labelling requirements on plastic packaging to strengthen its plastic packaging EPR scheme
India’s CPCB plans new plastic packaging labels, expanding EPR traceability for producers, importers, and brands by July 2025.
Taiwan’s restrictions on PFOA, PFOS, and nonylphenols substances take effect soon
Taiwan’s restrictions for the 397 PFAS substances, which it consulted with the public in October 2024, and Nonylphenols will take effect starting on 1 June 2025. Industries have a short transition period to comply with the new restrictions.
Australia to ban DBDPE, mercury in products and restricts other petrochemicals
Australia notifies the WTO of proposed bans on DBDPE and mercury under IChEMS, with new risk management duties impacting electronics, automotive, and plastics sectors.
Philippines opens consultation on agrochemical controls under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention
Philippines seeks input on proposed listings of agrochemicals under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, including fenthion, PFAS (LC-PFCA), paraquat and chlorpyrifos.
Philippines updates chemical inventory
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has taken another step toward streamlining chemical oversight by expanding its national chemical inventory, lifting notification requirements for more than 160 substances.