On September 22, 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) promulgated the Decision on Amending and Repealing Certain Departmental Regulations (MEE Order No. 39), which took effect immediately upon publication. This decision amended 11 existing regulations and repealed 17 others as part of the implementation of the new Ecological and Environmental Code. These changes consolidate and modernize environmental compliance requirements affecting producers and manufacturers, including updates to environmental management obligations, emission controls, and waste management responsibilities that may impact producer obligations under China's evolving environmental framework.