On September 11, 2023, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the approval results of the eleventh batch of simplified registrations for new chemical substances in 2023.

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), in collaboration with the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, is seeking public comments on the List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants (Second Batch). This is in accordance with the requirements of the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China. The aim of this list is to prevent environmental risks, protect public health, and the ecological environment.

In accordance with the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (hereinafter referred to as the “MEE Order 12”), China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has approved a total of eight simplified registration applications for new chemical substances after review, and all these applications meet relevant requirements and are approved to conduct regular registrations.

On August 3, 2023, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the fifth batch of regular registration certificates for new chemical substances in 2023. In accordance with the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (hereinafter referred to as the “MEE Order 12”), the MEE approved a total of three regular registrations of new chemical substances after review, and all these applications meet relevant requirements and are approved to conduct regular registrations.

On July 3, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the approval results of the fourth batch of regular registrations of new chemical substances in 2023. In accordance with the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (MEE Order 12), THE MEE hereby released results after review.

On July 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published approval results of the ninth batch of simplified registration of new chemical substances in 2023. In accordance with the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (MEE Order 12), the MEE hereby published the results after review.

On June 21, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the approval results of the eighth batch of simplified registrations of new chemical substances in 2023. In accordance with the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (MEE Order 12), the MEE hereby made the results public to be approved after review.

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region submitted the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order 2023 (Amendment Order) and the Pesticides Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) Notice 2023 to the Legislative Council on June 14, 2023. These Amendments are made under international conventions to protect public health and the environment.

On June 14, China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has opened up a public consultation on GB 30000.1 Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals - Part I: General specifications. Comments are welcomed before August 15, 2023. GB 30000.1 is to replace GB 13690-2009 - General rule for classification and hazard communication of chemicals.

On June 25, 2023, China Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the approval results of the 7th batch of simplified registrations of new chemical substances in 2023. In accordance with the Open Government Information Regulation of the People’s Republic of China (Order No. 711 of the State Council), the Ministry of Ecology and Environment hereby released the results in public