How to Change Login Credentials on EPR Plastic Portal: Step-by-Step Guide Introduction Losing access to your login credentials—whether mobile number, email ID, or both—can be frustrating for any registered entity on the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging. Fortunately, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a clear instruction sheet for requesting a change…
PESO Launches Online Form-H License Portal Applications under Gas Cylinder Rules Introduction To streamline licensing and ensure faster regulatory clearances, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has introduced an online application system for Form-H licenses under the Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016. Applicants seeking prior approval or licensing for Compressed Hydrogen Gas (CHG) storage or…
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 (PCCs) to comply with the revised Tyre Pyrolysis SOP Compliance. These updated guidelines aim to…
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, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and…
Strengthening Healthcare Waste Management: Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs) Introduction India’s healthcare infrastructure is expanding fast, leading to a sharp rise in bio-medical waste (BMW) generation. This surge demands strong and sustainable waste management solutions. To address this, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released revised Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment…
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…
Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025 Introduction Water pollution is a pressing environmental concern, and regulatory authorities are taking stringent measures to control it. The Water Pollution Consent Guidelines 2025 outline the process for granting, refusing, or canceling consent for industries discharging wastewater. These guidelines ensure industries comply with pollution control…
Revised Classification of Industries: A Tool for Progressive Environmental Management Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a revised methodology for categorizing industries based on their pollution potential. This new framework, termed the revised industry classification CPCB, emphasizes better environmental performance, supporting sustainable practices across sectors. By refining the Pollution Index (PI) scoring…
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…