Revised Environmental Standards for Primary Aluminium Industries (2025): Key Highlights and Implications As the aluminium sector grows rapidly, its environmental footprint also draws increasing scrutiny. In a crucial move to tighten emission controls and align with sustainable development goals, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules,…
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…
PESO Bans Electrical Detonators in India: Compliance and Disposal Guidelines Issued Introduction: Safety Comes First The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has officially banned the use of instantaneous electrical detonators across India, citing safety concerns and industry recommendations. The Ban Electrical Detonators India directive—issued on 9th July 2025—requires all license holders and explosive handlers…
PESO Centralizes CNG & LNG Tank Approvals for Mobile Pressure Vessels Introduction: Streamlining Fuel Tank Safety Approvals in India In a move to simplify and standardize safety regulations, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a new directive centralizing the approval process for CNG and LNG fuel tanks used in mobile pressure vessels.…
MoEFCC Extends Deadline for Battery Producers to File FY 2024–25 Returns Introduction: Compliance Made More Manageable In a key relief to the battery manufacturing industry, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has officially announced a Battery Waste Return Extension for the financial year 2024–25. Now, battery producers get additional time to file…
Environment Protection Rules Amended in 2025: Cooling Tower Exemptions Explained Introduction: A Shift in Regulatory Flexibility On 3rd July 2025, the Government of India introduced the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025, through a notification (G.S.R. 446(E)) published in the Gazette of India. This amendment introduces a critical clause under Schedule-I of the Environment (Protection)…
Hydrogen Safety Enhanced: Static Pressure Vessel Rules Amended in 2025 Introduction: New Era for Pressure Vessel Regulations With hydrogen emerging as a key clean energy carrier, ensuring its safe storage and transport has become a national priority. Recognizing this, the Government of India has notified significant updates to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired)…
Ensuring Safety & Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Gujarat OSHWC Rules, 2025 In a major step toward improving worker safety and labor conditions, the Government of Gujarat has notified the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Rules, 2025. These rules align with the national OSHWC Code, 2020, and consolidate several prior laws. From…
GMDC Simplifies Registration Process for Mineral Rights Under EoDB Framework Introduction In line with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) BRAP+ reforms, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC) has announced a simplified process for the registration and verification of mineral rights. This follows the implementation of the Mineral Ownership and Rights Act, 1974, as…
GPCB Enforces Updated Industrial Siting Criteria to Protect Environment and Public Health Introduction The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has reaffirmed and implemented updated siting criteria for industries through an official circular dated 5 June 2025. These siting norms—referenced under GPPB/Proposed Siting Norms–2021—serve as the foundation for regulating the placement of industrial units across Gujarat.…