E-Waste EPR Returns Deadline Extended to June 30, 2025 Introduction In a welcome move for compliance stakeholders, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the E-Waste EPR Return deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns on EPR Portal. As…
Deadline Extended: Waste Tyre EPR Returns for FY 2024–25 Now Due by June 30 Introduction In a welcome relief for stakeholders, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the timeline for submitting quarterly and annual returns on the Waste…
CPCB Extends Deadline for 37th AQC Exercise Report Submission Introduction In a recent update aimed at easing procedural delays, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the deadline for submitting test reports related to the 37th Analytical Quality Control…
CPCB SOP for Spent Calcium Chloride Utilization in Pigment Violet Production Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in April 2025, released a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the utilization of spent Calcium Chloride powder—a hazardous waste by-product generated…
Biological Diversity Amendment Rules, 2025: Simplified Certification for Medicinal Plants Introduction To strengthen biodiversity governance and streamline documentation for medicinal plant cultivation, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025. These…
Revised CPCB SOPs for Tyre Pyrolysis Units Now Mandatory Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees…
Mandatory Plastic Packaging Labeling Rules Effective from July 2025 Introduction: Plastic Packaging Labeling Rules India is taking decisive action to make plastic packaging more transparent and accountable. With the latest amendment to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, the Ministry…
Urgent Compliance Alert: EPR Registration for Plastic Raw Material Stakeholders Introduction: Plastic EPR Registration India The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has taken another firm step towards plastic waste regulation. On March 14, 2024, it amended the…
Driving Sustainability: Enforcement Measures for Liquidation of End-of-Life Vehicles in India Introduction: Enforcement ELV Liquidation India India’s growing vehicle population has sparked an urgent need to tackle the environmental and safety challenges posed by End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). To address this,…
Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT): Streamlining Environmental Compliance Reporting Introduction India’s environmental compliance just took a digital leap. On March 5, 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a game-changing circular. It introduced Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT) for…
Navigating the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025: A Detailed Insight Introduction As urbanization continues to reshape our cities, the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste becomes increasingly critical. The Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules,…
Navigating the Gas Cylinder Amendment Rules 2025 to India: Focus on Hydrogen Safety and Compliance Introduction As India speeds up its shift to clean energy, gas cylinder safety rules have undergone a major transformation. The Gas Cylinder Amendment Rules, 2025,…