PESO Notifies Discontinuation of Electric Detonators for Civil Use Introduction In a major regulatory shift, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a directive Discontinuation Electric Detonators by PESO for civil applications. This decision, made in coordination with industry…
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…
Gas-Based Power Plants Ordered to Operate Amid Rising Electricity Demand Introduction With electricity demand soaring across India due to rising temperatures and industrial activity, the Ministry of Power has directed all Gas-Based Generating Stations (GBSs) Gas-Based Power Directive to operate…
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…
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…