CPCB Allows EPR Certificate Flexibility for Plastic Packaging
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-01-22
CPCB eases EPR compliance for plastic packaging by allowing Cat II & III EOL certificates for recycling targets for FY 2024–25.
Government Extends Deadline for Battery Waste Annual Returns Filing
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-08-12
The deadline for producers of batteries to file their Battery Waste Annual Returns for the 2024-25 financial year has been extended. The new filing deadline is now 30th September 2025, offering more time for submission.
Amendment to IPZ Notification: EIA Alignment and Implications
by Parul Bohral on 2025-08-12
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently amended the Islands Protection Zone (IPZ) Notification, 2011 to align it with the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006.
Government Notifies Inland Vessels Pollution Amendment Rules, 2025 to Strengthen Environmental Protection
by Parul Bohral on 2025-05-30
In a regulatory development aimed at strengthening environmental protections in inland waterways, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified the Inland Vessels (Prevention and Containment of Pollution) Amendment Rules, 2025.
Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Amendments for Producers and Recyclers
by Parul Bohral on 2025-05-13
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has officially notified the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025, in effect from February 24, 2025.
CPCB Drives Transformation in India's Battery Recycling Ecosystem with New EPR Regulations
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-01-20
The India Battery Recycling and Reuse Summit 2025, held in anticipation of the Bharat Battery Show from January 17-22, discussed the significance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in battery recycling.