To streamline the compliance requirement and enhance traceability within the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced various notifications/circulars under the Battery Water Management Rules 2022. Subject Circular Dated Provisions/ Applicability Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Charging Stations — reg. 10th January 2025 These guidelines shall be […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, specifically Rule 11, and the amendment shall be effective from July 1, 2025. Rule 11 (Marking or Labelling) Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016: Key Changes to Rule 11 (Marking or Labelling): Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025   Marking or labelling. – (1) Each plastic packaging shall contain the following information, printed in English, […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has implemented the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022, effective from 22nd August 2022, with subsequent amendments. These regulations are designed to manage the waste generated by all types of batteries, irrespective of their chemistry, shape, volume, weight, material composition, or use. This includes portable, automotive, industrial, […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a notification on January 6th 2025 taking a giant leap in the direction of environmental sustainability with the introduction of the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025. The primary aim of these new regulations is to promote the recycling and reuse of vehicle components and materials. […]

In a welcome relief for periodical publishers, the Press Registrar General of India, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has announced an extension for filing Annual Statements for the Financial Year 2023-24. This move aims to provide publishers additional time to ensure compliance and accuracy in their submissions. As per compliance requirements, publishers of […]

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), has been striving to create a compensation scale for violations of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (BMWM Rules, 2016) for protecting environment from Human induced damages wherein CPCB and SPCB were directed to frame such methodologies. In furtherance to aims of NGT, CPCB created a scale to aid in recovering […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued the Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023. These rules provide guidelines on how to properly manage, store, and use the waste water and discarded parts from water purification systems. The rules were published on November 10, 2023, but they will take effect […]

Overview– In response to the evolving needs of the industry and in consideration of representations received, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently addressed a crucial matter regarding the filing of quarterly and annual returns under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. On May 4th, 2024, the CPCB communicated its reception of requests from Industry Associations […]

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on May 13, 2024 has notified regarding the extension in the timeline for filing of Annual Return by Producers, Importers & Brand owners (PIBOs)/Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) registered during FY 2022-23. Further it has been stated that, the EPR portal was under updation process for enhancement of Security features […]