Public comments invited on draft Plastic Packaging (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 by 4th August 2025; proposes introduction of use of recycled plastic content in packaging used in food contact application
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has issued draft Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment Rules”) […]
CPCB invites comments on guidelines for imposing Environmental Compensation on Producers, Importers, Bulk Generators etc. for EPR violations related to Used Oil till 05.06.2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has invited comments on draft Guidelines for imposition of Environment Compensation (“EC”) on Producers, Importers and […]
Deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns for FY 2024–25 by registered entities on the E-Waste EPR Portal stands extended to 30.06.2025
In a recent Notice, the Central Pollution Control Board has extended the timeline for filing quarterly and annual returns by registered entities […]
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025; streamlines procedure for obtaining certificate of origin for cultivated medicinal plants
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment”), effective from 1st November […]
National Biodiversity Authority issues Regulations to facilitate access to Biological Resources and Knowledge and promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits
The National Biodiversity Authority has issued the Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing […]