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. This decision aims to ease the compliance burden and ensure smooth data submission on the…
CPCB to Phase Out 49 Hazardous Chemical Processes by 2030 Introduction In a landmark regulatory move to promote green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a circular on June 4, 2024, initiating the Chemical Process Phase-Out of 49 identified chemical processes deemed environmentally hazardous. This initiative aligns with the…
Gujarat Pollution Control Board Enables Auto-Renewal for CCA Applications Introduction To further enhance Ease of Doing Business in Gujarat, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced an auto-renewal facility for Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA). This decision, formalized in the circular issued on June 5, 2025, applies to eligible industries operating under valid CCAs…
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…
Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT): Streamlining Environmental Compliance Reporting Introduction India’s environmental compliance just took a digital leap. On March 5, 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a game-changing circular. It introduced Standard Environmental Testing Templates (SETT) for industries and laboratories. These Excel-based templates aim to standardize, digitize, and simplify how environmental monitoring…
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…
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)…
Guidelines for Registration of Used Oil Importers on EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) process for used oil importer registration. This initiative, outlined in the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second…
Understanding the Air Pollution Control Consent Guidelines, 2025 Introduction To combat rising air pollution and ensure stricter industrial compliance, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced the Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025. These guidelines, framed under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,…