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 plastic raw materials must complete their Plastic Raw Material Registration on the centralized Extended Producer…
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…
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…