January 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in APAC Region
This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, etc.
🇨🇳China
On January 13, 2023, China MEE made public the answers to questions concerning the content and implementation of the List of New Pollutants for Priority Management (2023) on the official website. This list will come into force on March 1, 2023. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in China:
- Shanghai Customs to Fully Implement New Inspection Mode for Imported Hazardous Chemicals from February 2023
- China Issues GB 15603-2022 for Hazardous Chemicals Warehouse Storage
- China MEE Reminds Enterprises to Submit 2022 Annual Report for Registered New Chemicals before April 2023
- China Updates Catalogues for Goods Subject to Import and Export Licensing
- China Issues 2023 Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import and Export Licensing
- China Revises Measures for Storage of Dangerous Goods by Air Transport
- China Issues GB Standard for Lithium Battery Used in Portable Electronic Equipment
- Taiwan Region Lists 15 Substances as Chemicals of Concern
🇰🇷South Korea
On January 3, 2023, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) made public the revision to K-REACH, adding rules and requirements for reporting of changes in priority management substances contained in the product. If such substances’ production/import quantity does not exceed 1 ton/year, the corresponding report can be omitted. The amendments will take effect on January 4, 2024. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in South Korea:
🇯🇵Japan
On January 26, 2023, Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) consulted on the revision of the lists of poisonous and deleterious chemicals designated under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law (PDSCL). The consultation will end on February 24, 2023. The revision is scheduled to be officially announced by the end of May 2023 and will be implemented from June 1, 2023. (Read more)
More regulation highlights in Japan:
[Read more regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions at ChemLinked]
Reference Links
- December 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and North America
- December 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Asia-Pacific Region
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