Amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 notified; PIBOs directed to provide specified information in a barcode or Quick Response code printed on the plastic packaging w.e.f. 01.07.25
With a view to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (“Rules”), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified […]
Gujarat PCB lays down process to ensure faster grant of consent under Air/Water Act and authorization under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules for Non-Bedded Health Care Units and Health Care Units with less than 30 beds
With the growth in the health sector and increase in the number of Healthcare units in the State, the Gujarat Pollution Control […]
CPCB revises classification of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white categories; introduces a new blue category to distinguish the Essential Environmental Services
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has revised the categories of industries/organizations/activities under the consent mechanism to obtain Consent to Establish (“CTE”) […]
Timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for FY 2023-24 extended till 31st January, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste […]
CPCB invites comments on Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited comments on ‘Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025. […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stages III of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect; actions under Stages I and II to continue
The Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas has revoked Stage III of the revised Graded Response Action […]
CPCB issues Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform Operator; obligated entities having EPR obligation not to be empanelled as ETP Provider
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform (EPRETP) Operator […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stages IV of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect; actions under Stages I, II and III to continue
In view of the improvement in the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region, the Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR […]
Environment Ministry amends Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991; introduces new provisions for publicizing among affected people regarding their right to claim relief, effective immediately
Further to the update reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) […]
Environment Ministry issues draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024; comments invited till 9th February, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024 (“Draft Rules”) and has invited […]
Public comments invited on draft Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging made from paper, glass and metal as well as sanitary products) Rules, 2024 till 4th February 2025
With a view to o introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) for ensuring environmentally sound management of post-consumer paper including paper board, glass […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stages III and IV of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect; actions under Stages I and II to continue
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail), the Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR […]