Boilers Act 2025: New Era of Steam Safety and Compliance in India Introduction In a decisive move towards modernizing industrial safety, the Government of India introduced the Boilers Act, 2025, repealing the century-old Boilers Act of 1923. This landmark legislation aims to strengthen the framework for regulating boiler design, manufacturing, inspection, and certification across the…
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…
Understanding the Disaster Management Act 2025: A New Era of Preparedness Introduction In today’s ever-changing world, disasters—both natural and man-made—can strike anytime, anywhere. Therefore, it becomes crucial for every country to have a robust legal framework to ensure timely response, effective coordination, and sustainable recovery. With this goal in mind, the Government of India has…
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…
New Environmental Regulations for the Caustic Soda Industry: 2025 Updates Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued new amendments to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. These significant changes, which will take effect from 2025, introduce stricter caustic soda environmental regulations aimed at reducing wastewater pollution, regulating harmful emissions, and…
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…
SEIAA and SEAC Authority in EC Amendments & Transfers Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently issued new guidelines to clarify the roles of State Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committees (SEAC). These guidelines explicitly state who approves changes, transfers, extensions, or cancellations of Environmental Clearances (ECs)…
Gujarat Factories Occupational Health & Safety Audit Rules, 2025: Key Provisions & Compliance The Government of Gujarat has introduced the Gujarat Factories (Occupational Health and Safety Audit) Rules, 2025, under the Factories Act, 1948. These rules mandate systematic safety audits for factories, particularly those handling hazardous processes, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards.…
Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Updates and Industry Impact Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025, bringing significant updates to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Notably, these changes strengthen compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), enhance labeling standards, and increase…