Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025: SO₂ Standards Updated for Thermal Power Plants Introduction: Regulatory Flexibility Meets Environmental Accountability In response to technological limitations, economic feasibility, and stakeholder feedback, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. The latest update—Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025—was notified on 11…
Environment Protection Rules Amended in 2025: Cooling Tower Exemptions Explained Introduction: A Shift in Regulatory Flexibility On 3rd July 2025, the Government of India introduced the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025, through a notification (G.S.R. 446(E)) published in the Gazette of India. This amendment introduces a critical clause under Schedule-I of the Environment (Protection)…
Hydrogen Safety Enhanced: Static Pressure Vessel Rules Amended in 2025 Introduction: New Era for Pressure Vessel Regulations With hydrogen emerging as a key clean energy carrier, ensuring its safe storage and transport has become a national priority. Recognizing this, the Government of India has notified significant updates to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired)…
Ensuring Environmental Safety: A Complete Guide to Recognition of Environmental Laboratories Under the EPA, 1986 Environmental protection is more crucial than ever. With growing industrialization and urbanization, maintaining the health of our air, water, soil, and ecosystems demands accurate and reliable testing. At the heart of this effort are environmental laboratories — specialized facilities dedicated…
CPCB to Phase Out 49 Hazardous Chemical Processes by 2030 Introduction In a landmark regulatory move to promote green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a circular on June 4, 2024, initiating the Chemical Process Phase-Out of 49 identified chemical processes deemed environmentally hazardous. This initiative aligns with the…
Explosives Act, 1884 Officially Repealed: Key Implications and What Comes Next Introduction After serving as the backbone of India’s explosive regulation for over 140 years, the Explosives Act, 1884, has officially been repealed. As per the Ministry of Law and Justice’s notification, the Repealing and Amending Act, 2024 (Act No. 56 of 2024)—published in the…
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…
2025 Environment Protection Rules Update: New Standards for Pesticide Industry As part of India’s evolving environmental regulatory framework, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025. This amendment introduces comprehensive updates to pollution control norms for the pesticide industry, particularly in terms of effluent discharge, emission…
Ammonium Nitrate Rules Amended: Fee Relief for MSMEs, Startups & Women Entrepreneurs Introduction The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced significant amendments to the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 via the Ammonium Nitrate (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified on June 9, 2025. The changes aim to promote inclusivity, reduce regulatory costs, and support ease of doing…
Hydrogen Safety Takes Center Stage: Key Highlights from the SMPV Amendment Rules, 2025 Introduction As India accelerates its green energy mission, the Explosives Act, 1884, has been updated to accommodate emerging technologies—specifically, the SMPV Hydrogen Safety Compliance and safe use of compressed and liquefied hydrogen gas. The SMPV (U) Rules, 2016 have been significantly amended…