The Central Pollution Control Board issued a new notification that grants official recognition to the Central Laboratory of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board in Gandhinagar. This recognition declares the lab as an authorized Environmental Laboratory under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The notification also lists the approved Government Analysts responsible for testing different groups of environmental parameters. The lab can now carry out tests for water, wastewater, soil, sludge, sediment, solid waste, hazardous waste, ambient air, stack emissions, noise, and meteorological conditions.
This recognition strengthens environmental monitoring in Gujarat by allowing the lab to conduct physical, inorganic, organic, biological, microbiological, and toxicological tests. The approval remains valid until 10 July 2028, while the listed analysts will serve until the end of their official tenure or superannuation. This update supports stronger environmental compliance and enhances scientific testing across the state.