The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) took a significant step on October 16, 2023, by notifying the draft Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023. These proposed amendments aim to bring about changes in the existing Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. One of the noteworthy changes can be found in rule 3,…
CPCB has issued a significant notification, introducing the Framework for the generation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Certificate Framework under the E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2022. This framework specifically targets key metals derived from the recycling of electronic waste (E-waste). Initiating Focus on Specific Metals The key metals are divided into three distinct groups: Precious…
Latest legal updates: Actual users of Drum decontamination recycler authorised by GPCB Actual users of metal recycler authorized by GPCB Actual users of spent solvent recycler authorised by GPCBIntroduction The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, offer businesses and industries engaged in electronic waste (e-waste)…
Introduction The list of authorized Drum recyclers under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, is a critical resource for businesses and industries engaged in the disposal of metal waste in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Importance of…
Introduction The list of authorized metal recycler under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, updated as of June 2023, is a critical resource for businesses and industries engaged in the disposal of metal waste in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). Importance of…
Introduction The list of authorized users of spent solvent for recycling under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as updated in June 2023, is a crucial reference point for businesses and industries dealing with hazardous waste disposal in India. These rules, formulated to safeguard the environment and human health, necessitate…
The list of actual users of lead acid battery & scrap authorized by GPCB under Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is given below. This comprehensive list, updated in June 2023, provides essential information for stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safe waste management practices. Regulatory Compliance Under Environment…
Introduction MoEFCC recently issued a significant notification that introduces the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023. This latest amendment represents a progressive step towards enhancing the existing framework of waste management in India, particularly in the context of Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) for Used Oil. The key highlights of this…
Introduction Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) unveiled a significant initiative concerning E-Waste Regulation Compliance pertaining to generate EPR certificate. This initiative directly relates to Producers and Recyclers, operating within the framework of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Role of Producers and Recyclers under E-Waste (Management) Rules Within these regulations, Recyclers are mandated to engage in…
Latest legal updates: Actual users of hazardous wastes authorized by GPCB Guidelines for stone crushing units CPCB seeking comments on classification of industries into red, orange, green & white categoriesGPCB published the updated list of recyclers for used oil and waste oil in June 2023. Under the Environment Protection Rules, disposing of hazardous waste…