November 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Asia-Pacific Region
This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, TCCSCA regulations, etc.
🇨🇳China
On November 7, 2022, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) of the People’s Republic of China issued a notice to make public the update of the China Inventory of Hazardous Substances. From January 1, 2023, diesel fuel will be subject to obligations under Decree 591 regardless of flash point.(Read more)
More regulation highlights in China:
- China Releases New Standard for SVHCs and Restricted Chemicals in Automotive Industry
- Shanghai Customs to Pilot Reform of Inspection Mode of Imported Hazardous Chemicals
- China Announces Action Plan for Standardized Carbon Measurement System
- Shanghai Drafts Work Plan for New Pollutants Treatment
- China Revises Provisions on the Administration of Road Transport Practitioners
- China’s Taiwan Region Revises Labeling and SDS Regulation for Toxic and Concerned Chemical
- How to Prove Your Polymers are Eligible for Record Notification Under China REACH?
🇰🇷South Korea
On November 23, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) published 11 candidate substances (e.g., benzene, bisphenol A, DBP, BBP, etc.) to be included in the K-REACH Authorization List. Stakeholders can submit comments or information associated with these substances online（www.chemnavi.or.kr）from December 15, 2022, to February 13, 2023. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in South Korea:
- South Korea Adds 8 Reproductive Toxic Substances as “Hazardous Substances subject to Control”
- South Korea to Update Hazard Assessment Results of Registered Chemicals Under K-REACH
- South Korea Inspects MSDS Compliance, 120 Companies Fined
- South Korea Simplifies Import Requirements for 13 Restricted Toxic Chemicals
- South Korea Adopts Hazard Assessment Results of 347 New Chemicals Registered Under K-REACH
- South Korea Updates Guide for Reaction Products Registration Under K-REACH
- South Korea to Allow Non-disclosure of Registration/Notification Number under K-REACH for CBI Concerns
🇯🇵Japan
Japan opened a public consultation on a ministerial notice to clarify the definition of “carcinogenic substances” regulated under the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, a subordinate regulation to the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHL). As proposed, “carcinogenic substances” (excluding ethanol) are those classified as category 1 for carcinogenicity in accordance with the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 7252. It is expected to be promulgated in early December and take effect on April 1, 2023. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in Japan:
- Japan to Align Maritime Transport Rules for Dangerous Goods with IMDG Code 2022 Edition
- Japan Clarifies Notification Requirements for New Chemicals Manufactured < 10t/y in 2023
- Japan Clarifies Notification Requirements for New Chemicals Manufactured < 1t/y in 2023
- Japan Adds 3 Precursor Chemicals subject to Export Approval
[Read more regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions at ChemLinked]
Reference Links
- October 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and North America
- October 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Asia-Pacific Region
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