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 Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, placing new responsibilities on manufacturers, importers, micro & small…
Guidelines for Registration of Recyclers and Co-Processors on the EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines for the Co-Processors and Recycler registration on EPR Portal. These guidelines are part of the Hazardous and Other Wastes…
Guidelines for Registration of Used Oil Importers on EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) process for used oil importer registration. This initiative, outlined in the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second…
Extended Deadline for Filing Annual Returns under Battery Waste Management Rules Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has announced an extension for filing Annual Returns under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. In response to a request from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Ministry has granted battery producers an additional…
Extended Deadlines: Filing Returns under Hazardous Waste Management Rules Introduction The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, introduced significant compliance requirements for entities managing hazardous waste. To ease the transition, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the hazardous waste filing extension deadlines for quarterly and annual returns for…
E-Waste Filing Deadlines Extended: Ensure Compliance Now Introduction The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, mandate strict compliance for producers, manufacturers, and recyclers in filing quarterly and annual returns. However, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently extended the E-Waste filing deadlines extension, providing much-needed relief to stakeholders striving to meet regulatory obligations. This extension ensures smoother…
Introduction The management of used oil is a critical aspect of hazardous waste handling, as improper disposal can cause significant environmental harm. To address this, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has established Used Oil Management Guidelines under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. These guidelines, effective from April 1, 2024, provide a structured approach…
Simplifying Producer Registration for Used Oil Management Introduction In line with the recent amendments to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a more efficient and streamlined process for producer registration on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for used oil management. This…
Understanding the Plastic Waste Management Rules Introduction The increase in plastic consumption has led to an alarming rise in environmental pollution. To combat this, the Indian government introduced the Plastic Waste EPR Regulations in 2016, aiming to address the growing plastic waste problem by outlining clear regulations and responsibilities for individuals, organizations, and authorities. Key…
Draft Guidelines for EPRETPPP Authorization and Functioning The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has updated the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules to introduce an Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is tasked with creating guidelines for authorizing agencies to set up this platform,…
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