Event Details

Speaker: Aldy Anggriawan, Regulatory Coordinator – Southeast Asia (GPC)

As chemical regulations across Southeast Asia continue to grow in complexity and scope, staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. For companies operating in or exporting to the region, understanding these evolving frameworks is essential to ensure compliance, protect supply chains, and maintain market access.

This webinar offers a clear, up-to-date overview of the chemical regulatory landscape in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Participants will gain practical insights into recent developments, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations to navigate these regulatory environments with confidence.

Key Topics of Discussion:

Thailand

• Introduction to the Hazardous Substance Act (HSA), the cornerstone of Thailand’s chemical regulation since 1992
• Roles and responsibilities of key authorities, along with an overview of the Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory (TECI)
• Latest updates on chemical classification, declaration, and registration—including new rules for volatile substances and proposed controls on HFCs

Vietnam

• Overview of the Law on Chemicals (No. 06/2007/QH12) and its implementing decrees
• Key amendments under Decree No. 82/2022/ND-CP, including revised labeling, SDS preparation, and annual reporting requirements
• Preview of a new chemical law submitted to the WTO and expected to be passed in May 2025, with implementation set for Jan 2026—introducing policies focused on sustainability, lifecycle chemical management, and enhanced transparency

Philippines

• Regulatory foundations under Republic Act No. 6969, governing chemical safety since 1990
• Core compliance mechanisms:
  • PICCS – Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
  • PMPIN – Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification
  • PCL – Priority Chemical List
  • CCOs – Chemical Control Orders
• Launch of the PICCS Tool to support digital compliance, and recent CCOs targeting high-risk substances such as cadmium, chromium, and HFCs

Whether you're managing compliance, overseeing chemical imports, or developing regulatory strategies, this session will equip you with the clarity and foresight needed to stay compliant and competitive in Southeast Asia’s dynamic chemical regulatory environment.