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…
Extended Deadline for Filing Annual Returns under Battery Waste Management Rules Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has announced an extension for filing Annual Returns under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. In response to a request from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Ministry has granted battery producers an additional…
E-Waste Filing Deadlines Extended: Ensure Compliance Now Introduction The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, mandate strict compliance for producers, manufacturers, and recyclers in filing quarterly and annual returns. However, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently extended the E-Waste filing deadlines extension, providing much-needed relief to stakeholders striving to meet regulatory obligations. This extension ensures smoother…
Amendments to Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022: A Step Towards Sustainable Waste Management Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued amendments to the Battery Waste Amendment Rules 2022. Published on December 3, 2024, these changes align with the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, which focuses on decriminalizing offenses under the…