India

Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022: Regulating Disposal, Recycling, and Environmental Compensation Introduction The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, are designed to regulate the disposal and recycling of various types of batteries, including lead-acid and lithium-ion. Consequently, by implementing these rules, the government aims to mitigate…

Petroleum Amendment Rules 2024: New Safety Standards and Compliance Introduction The Petroleum Amendment Rules 2024 bring substantial changes to India’s regulatory framework for the petroleum sector. Consequently, these amendments are designed to enhance safety standards, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with international norms. As a result of transitioning to these updated regulations, the sector will…

Environmental Compensation under E-Waste Management Rules 2022 Introduction To enhance responsible e-waste management, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced Environmental Compensation (EC) Guidelines under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. These guidelines are designed to regulate the recycling, refurbishing, and disposal of e-waste, reducing environmental harm caused by improper handling. By promoting accountability among…

Revised Guidelines for Environmental Compensation in Plastic Waste Management Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently issued revised guidelines for assessing environmental compensation (EC) concerning violations of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules 2016. As India grapples with increasing plastic waste due to rapid urbanization and industrial expansion, it is crucial to enforce…

Understanding and Improving Effluent Management in Sugar Production Introduction India’s sugar industry is vital to the economy; however, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in sugar industry effluent management and water usage. To address these issues, the government has therefore implemented various charters and guidelines. Consequently, these initiatives aim to not only promote sustainable practices…

Draft SMPV Amendment Rules 2024: Enhancing Safety for Compressed Hydrogen Systems Introduction The Draft SMPV Rules 2024 introduce critical updates to the regulations governing the storage, transportation, and handling of compressed and liquefied hydrogen gases. As an amendment to the 2016 guidelines, these new rules respond to the evolving needs of industries increasingly relying on…

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,…

Understanding the Hazardous and Other Wastes Management and Transboundary Movement Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction In a world increasingly facing environmental challenges, effective waste management is essential for sustainable development. Therefore, the Indian government has introduced the Draft Hazardous Waste Management Rules under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules,…