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 during the manufacturing of Triethyl Phosphite (TEP) and Trimethyl Phosphite (TMP). The SOP is framed…
Gujarat Notifies Occupational Health and Safety Audit Rules, 2025 Introduction In a major step toward strengthening workplace safety and legal compliance, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025. Effective from March 1, 2025, these rules introduce mandatory periodic internal and external audits based on factory category.…
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 of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has introduced strict marking and labeling requirements for…
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…
Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT): Streamlining Environmental Compliance Reporting Introduction India’s environmental compliance just took a digital leap. On March 5, 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a game-changing circular. It introduced Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT) for industries and laboratories. These Excel-based templates aim to standardize, digitize, and simplify how environmental monitoring…
Ensuring Compliance for LPG Road Tanker Licenses: A Guide to Pending Submissions and Regulatory Adherence Introduction In an industry where safety is non-negotiable, ensuring timely and complete compliance for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Road Tanker licenses is not just a regulatory necessity—it is a life-saving responsibility. The recent directive regarding the submission of pending compliances…
Amendment of Detonator Manufacturing Licenses: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction In the ever-evolving world of explosives manufacturing, compliance with licensing protocols is critical not only for legal operations but also for ensuring public safety and environmental sustainability. The application process for the amendment of detonator manufacturing licenses requires meticulous attention to regulatory frameworks established by the…
Deadline Extension for Prohibition on Electric Detonators: What You Need to Know As India moves toward stricter safety standards, the central government has taken a pivotal step to enhance public safety and national security by regulating the use of hazardous explosives. Among these measures is the Prohibition electric detonators deadline categorized under Class 6 Division…
Revised Classification of Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plants Under CPCB Guidelines Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently revised the Classification of Compressed Biogas Plant (CBG/Bio-CNG) under its new Classification-2025 framework. Specifically, this update categorizes CBG plants into Red, Blue, and White categories based on their Pollution Index (PI) scores. Consequently, the move aims…
Amendments to Environmental Clearance Exemptions for Linear Projects – 2025 Introduction In a major move towards enhancing environmental safeguards, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced Environmental Clearance Exemption Amendments for linear projects through a notification issued on March 17, 2025. These changes address concerns raised by the Supreme Court of India…