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…
Guidelines for Registration of Recyclers and Co-Processors on the EPR Portal Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has introduced new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines for the Co-Processors and Recycler registration on EPR Portal. These guidelines are part of the Hazardous and Other Wastes…
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…
Environmental Clearance Transfer Process 2025: Key Guidelines Introduction Environmental Clearance (EC) is a crucial regulatory approval for industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a directive on November 3, 2023, specifying a time-bound Environmental clearance transfer process when project ownership changes. However, many…
Colour Identification of Medical Oxygen Cylinders: Ensuring Safety & Compliance Introduction Medical oxygen cylinders play a critical role in healthcare, ensuring a constant supply of life-saving oxygen for patients. To avoid confusion and ensure safety, standardized medical oxygen cylinder colour coding is used to distinguish medical oxygen cylinders from other gases. The latest guidelines for…
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,…
Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025 Introduction Water pollution is a pressing environmental concern, and regulatory authorities are taking stringent measures to control it. The Water Pollution Consent Guidelines 2025 outline the process for granting, refusing, or canceling consent for industries discharging wastewater. These guidelines ensure industries comply with pollution control…
Key Amendments in the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2025 Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment rules under the EIA Notification, 2006, on January 29, 2025. These changes address concerns raised by courts and regulatory bodies, particularly regarding construction projects and area development. The amendments…