Environmental Regulatory Update in ASEAN

Thailand published 1st existing chemicals inventory

15 Jul 2020

Department of Industrial Works published a notification regarding Existing Chemicals Inventory in Thailand No. 1 B.E. 2563 (2020). This notification was issued on the 22th of June 2020 in order to update the chemicals inventory, which has already been developed by DIW, that complies with hazardous substance regulation in Thailand.

Notification concerning the prohibition of the importation of HCFCs/ R-22 based split and window type air conditioners, enter into force in Myanmar on 1st July 2020.

5 Jun 2020

The Ministry of Natural resources and Environmental Conservation in Myanmar issued the Notification in the early April 2020 concerning the prohibition of the importation of HCFCs/ R-22 based split and window type air conditioner equipment.

Ministry of Industry Notification on Specification of Raw Material Sources Used in Industry

4 Jun 2020

Ministry of Industry published a notification regarding the specification of raw material sources used in industry. This notification was issued on the 28th of May 2020 in order to enhance the efficiency of the country’s environmental management, and to support the internal use of the country’s resources and health benefits of the Thai citizens.

Ministry of Industry opened a draft notification on Self-declaration system to implement amended Factory Act

30 Apr 2020

Ministry of Industry opened a draft notification on Self-declaration system for public consultation in April 2020.

Draft Notification on control of List 5.6 Hazardous Substance is open for public comments

15 Apr 2020

Department of Industrial Works opened two draft legal documents, which replace Ministerial Notifications published in 2015, for public comments:

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