Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal or Cancellation of Consent) Amendment Guidelines, 2026 Introduction Air Pollution Consent Guidelines play a vital role in regulating industrial emissions and protecting environmental quality. In 2026, the Government of India introduced important amendments to the existing consent framework under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. These…
EPR Portal for ELVs Registration Explained Introduction The EPR Portal ELVs Registration process plays a vital role in managing end-of-life vehicles responsibly. First, it creates accountability. Next, it ensures compliance with environmental rules. Moreover, it helps regulators track stakeholders. Therefore, the system supports cleaner recycling. Additionally, it strengthens Extended Producer Responsibility implementation. As a result,…
Annual Return Filing Extension for FY 2024-25: What PIBOs and PWPs Must Know The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released an important notice on Annual Return Filing Extension, and the update affects all registered Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs), and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs). Since compliance deadlines change often, this update helps everyone stay…
Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS: A Complete Guide Introduction The Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS plays a vital role in environmental monitoring. It helps industries, regulators, and pollution control boards track emissions and effluents in real time. With automated alerts, compliance improves, response time reduces, and monitoring becomes transparent. In today’s…
CPCB Guidelines on Waste-to-Energy Plants: A Complete Overview Introduction Waste-to-Energy plants are becoming a crucial part of solid waste management in India. With cities producing more than 170,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, traditional landfills cannot keep pace. The CPCB guidelines on Waste-to-Energy plants ensure that incineration-based systems manage non-recyclable waste safely and efficiently.…
Revised White Category Guidelines Empower Cleaner Industries Introduction On 28 July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a significant notification revising the White Category industrial classification under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This update, aligned with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recommendations, promotes ease of doing…
Ensuring Accuracy: Revised OCEMS Calibration Guidelines by CPCB Introduction To improve data accuracy and meet compliance goals, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued new OCEMS calibration guidelines on 29 July 2025. These revised rules now set clear calibration timelines and detailed testing steps. They apply to both air emissions and effluent parameters. As a…
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 under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022. This move…
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 (PCCs) to comply with the revised Tyre Pyrolysis SOP Compliance. These updated guidelines aim to…
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…