Extension Announced: New Deadline for Filing E-Waste Returns for FY 2024–25 Introduction: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a further extension of the timeline for filing E-Waste returns for all entities registered under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.…
Extension for Filing Returns under Hazardous Waste Rules: All You Need to Know The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has recently extended the timeline for filing quarterly and annual returns…
PESO Bans Electrical Detonators in India: Compliance and Disposal Guidelines Issued Introduction: Safety Comes First The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has officially banned the use of instantaneous electrical detonators across India, citing safety concerns and industry recommendations. The…
PESO Centralizes CNG & LNG Tank Approvals for Mobile Pressure Vessels Introduction: Streamlining Fuel Tank Safety Approvals in India In a move to simplify and standardize safety regulations, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a new directive…
MoEFCC Extends Deadline for Battery Producers to File FY 2024–25 Returns Introduction: Compliance Made More Manageable In a key relief to the battery manufacturing industry, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has officially announced a Battery Waste…
CPCB Directs Plastic Raw Material Manufacturers to Register Under PWM Rules Introduction: A Nationwide Compliance Push The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, mandating that all manufacturers of…
Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025: SOâ‚‚ 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 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…
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…
Ensuring Safety & Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Gujarat OSHWC Rules, 2025 In a major step toward improving worker safety and labor conditions, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Rules, 2025.…
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…
GMDC Simplifies Registration Process for Mineral Rights Under EoDB Framework Introduction In line with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) BRAP+ reforms, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC) has announced a simplified process for the registration and verification of…