--- title: Commentary & Analysis - Compliance & Risks | Mark Kelleher --- [![](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/wp-content/themes/compliancerisk/inc/img/general/compliancelogo.svg)](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/) - Products Products - - [C2P](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/c2p-compliance-knowledge-management-platform/) - [Regulations Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/conquering-the-regulatory-avalanche/) - [Standards Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/standards/) - [Requirements Management](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/heres-the-regulation-whats-next/) - [Regulatory Topics](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/regulated-areas/) - [WFSGI Compliant Labelling Requirements Database](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/WFSGI/) - Services Services - [Market Access Service](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/grow-in-new-markets/) - [Regulatory Process Consulting](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/best-practices-in-compliance-processes/) - [Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/ehs-and-your-legal-registers/) - [Managed Services](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/solutions-for-every-day/) - [Training and Systems Implementation](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/training-and-systems-implementation/) - [Ask Our Experts](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/solutions/your-compliance-question) - Resources News & Resources - [Blog](https://blog.complianceandrisks.com/news-resources?__hstc=67571022.c37393069837d66fdddfdab74b5ad3c6.1593078357468.1593078357468.1593078357468.1&__hssc=67571022.1.1593078357469&__hsfp=693435645) - [Commentary & Analysis](https://blog.complianceandrisks.com/commentary-analysis?__hstc=67571022.c37393069837d66fdddfdab74b5ad3c6.1593078357468.1593078357468.1593078357468.1&__hssc=67571022.1.1593078357469&__hsfp=693435645) - [COVID-19](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/covid-19/) - [Webinars](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/webinars/) - [White Papers & eBooks](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/whitepapers/) - [About](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/about/) Compliance & Risks - [About Us](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/about/) - [Industries](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/compliance-requirements-industries/) - [History](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/compliance-and-risks-history/) - [Careers](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/compliance-risks-careers/) - [Knowledge Partners](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/knowledge-partners/) - [Partners & Affiliates](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/becoming-a-compliance-risks-partner/) - [Get in touch](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/contact/) COVID-19 Regulatory Developments [Find Out More](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/covid-19/) - [Book a demo](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/book-a-demo/) - [Eng](https://complianceandrisks.com) - [日本語](http://complianceandrisks.jp/) ![](https://www.complianceandrisks.com/wp-content/themes/compliancerisk/inc/img/general/burger.svg) Search for: # Commentary & Analysis - Compliance & Risks old --- [![Compliance & Risks Shortlisted for eir Elevation Awards 2016](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Elevation-Logo-Shortlisted-black-back2016-150x114.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/compliance-risks-shortlisted-for-eir-elevation-awards-2016) ##### 24 October 2016 #### [Compliance & Risks Shortlisted for eir Elevation Awards 2016](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/compliance-risks-shortlisted-for-eir-elevation-awards-2016) Compliance & Risks is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for two categories in the [eir Elevation Awards 2016](http://eirelevationawards.com/). The Awards celebrates the\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/compliance-risks-shortlisted-for-eir-elevation-awards-2016) [![South Korea Publishes Draft Ordinance & Regulation on Electrical Appliances and Industrial Products](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/south-32234_960_720-300x200.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-korea-publishes-draft-ordinance-regulation-on-electrical-appliances-and-industrial-products) ##### 13 October 2016 #### [South Korea Publishes Draft Ordinance & Regulation on Electrical Appliances and Industrial Products](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-korea-publishes-draft-ordinance-regulation-on-electrical-appliances-and-industrial-products) South Korea informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the publication of both a draft enforcement ordinance and a draft enforcement regulation\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-korea-publishes-draft-ordinance-regulation-on-electrical-appliances-and-industrial-products) [![China Publishes Draft ](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/china-26841_960_720-150x100.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/china-publishes-draft-energy-efficiency-star-certified-products-list-2016) ##### 10 October 2016 #### [China Publishes Draft "Energy Efficiency Star" Certified Products List 2016](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/china-publishes-draft-energy-efficiency-star-certified-products-list-2016) The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently published the draft "Energy Efficiency Star Certified Products List 2016",\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/china-publishes-draft-energy-efficiency-star-certified-products-list-2016) [![US EPA Releases Proposed ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Criteria](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/energy_efficiency_regulations-2.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-releases-proposed-energy-star-most-efficient-2017-criteria) ##### 05 October 2016 #### [US EPA Releases Proposed ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Criteria](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-releases-proposed-energy-star-most-efficient-2017-criteria) The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recently announced definite standards for the recognition of **ENERGY STAR**(R) Most Efficient 2017. They have\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/us-epa-releases-proposed-energy-star-most-efficient-2017-criteria) [![South Africa Publish Compulsory Specification for Electric Tools](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/south-african-flag-1333189_960_720-150x100.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-africa-publish-compulsory-specification-for-electric-tools) ##### 04 October 2016 #### [South Africa Publish Compulsory Specification for Electric Tools](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-africa-publish-compulsory-specification-for-electric-tools) South Africa recently approved the Compulsory Specification for Electric Motor-Operated Hand Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery.\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/south-africa-publish-compulsory-specification-for-electric-tools) [![Public Discussion Continues for EAEU Toy Safety Technical Regulation](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/doll-1585290_960_720-300x141.jpg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/public-discussion-continues-for-eaeu-toy-safety-technical-regulation) ##### 07 September 2016 #### [Public Discussion Continues for EAEU Toy Safety Technical Regulation](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/public-discussion-continues-for-eaeu-toy-safety-technical-regulation) The Advisory Committee for Technical Regulation, Sanitary, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Measures of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is lengthening the\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/public-discussion-continues-for-eaeu-toy-safety-technical-regulation) [![Chile Announces Timetable for Implementation of Recycling Law](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/chile-1460323_960_720-300x192.jpg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/chile-announces-timetable-for-implementation-of-recycling-law) ##### 02 September 2016 #### [Chile Announces Timetable for Implementation of Recycling Law](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/chile-announces-timetable-for-implementation-of-recycling-law) Chile has announced details on how it is planning to implement its Framework for Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Promotion of\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/chile-announces-timetable-for-implementation-of-recycling-law) [![GCC and Yemen Announce New Approach to Product Safety Regulation and Market Surveillance](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/states-42706_960_720-300x298.png)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/gcc-and-yemen-announce-new-approach-to-product-safety-regulation-and-market-surveillance) ##### 24 August 2016 #### [GCC and Yemen Announce New Approach to Product Safety Regulation and Market Surveillance](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/gcc-and-yemen-announce-new-approach-to-product-safety-regulation-and-market-surveillance) Yemen, along with the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (State of Kuwait, The United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman,\[...\] [Read More ![arrow](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Compliance_and_Risks_January2018/Images/greenarrow.svg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/gcc-and-yemen-announce-new-approach-to-product-safety-regulation-and-market-surveillance) [![Egypt Publishes Ministerial Decree Mandating Standards on Electrical Appliances](https://go.adherent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/washing-machine-1078918_960_720-300x199.jpg)](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/egypt-publishes-ministerial-decree-mandating-standards-on-electrical-appliances) ##### 18 August 2016 #### [Egypt Publishes Ministerial Decree Mandating Standards on Electrical Appliances](https://go.adherent.com/commentary-analysis-old/egypt-publishes-ministerial-decree-mandating-standards-on-electrical-appliances) Egypt has published a ministerial decree mandating standards on electrical appliances. 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