Recyclers must Generate EPR Certificates through EPR Portal
Recyclers who handle electronic waste are now mandated to maintain records of sales and purchases of different recovered materials and e-waste through invoices linked to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. These records are essential for generating the EPR Certificate on the EPR Portal. In order to comply with this requirement, recyclers must adopt e-invoices through the GST Portal for the sale and purchase of various recovered materials and e-waste.
CPCB organizes 35th Analytical Quality Comparison Exercise for Environmental Laboratories
This exercise specifically focuses on testing pesticide compounds in water matrices. In line with this initiative, the CPCB has requested all laboratories registered for the program to ensure their readiness to undertake the analysis.
CPCB issues Provisional EPR Target for 2023-2024
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had previously announced an extension in the last date for Registered Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to file the Annual Returns for 2022-2023. This extension was provided till 31st October, 2023. However, provisional EPR target 2023-2024 shall be applicable till actual EPR target is generated based on annual return for 2022-2023.
MNRE issues Standard Format for Test Report of Solar Photo-Voltaic Water Pumping Systems
The Ministry has observed that presently different labs follow different formats for the Test Report of SPV Water Pumping Systems. Hence a Standard Format for Test Report has been issued by the Ministry. This is intended to standardise the format across the labs in the country.
Draft Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags (Iron & Steel Plants)
These draft guidelines are prepared to deal with the handling and management of slags generated from pyrometallurgical operations in Iron & Steel Industries and Copper Smelters.
Notice for removal of difficulties in the implementation of the EPR Guidelines for Plastic Packaging
Provisions for accounting of plastic packaging sold by producers to unregistered brand owners, for assessment of EPR target, have been made on the EPR portal. Provisional EPR target shall be generated at the time of registration. The final EPR target shall be provided during the annual return filing based on provision of complete details of sale to unregistered brand owners. This facility is available to producers who register on the EPR portal up till 30th June, 2023.
Draft Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags (Copper Smelters)
The present draft guidelines are prepared to deal with the handling and management of slags generated from pyro-metallurgical operations in Copper Smelters. The CPCB has invited feedback / comments by email to nazim.cpcb@nic.in / bvbabu.cpcb@nic.in
UGC measures for Implementing the National Education Policy for Environmental Education
the University Grants Commission (UGC) has produced a document aimed at sensitizing students from diverse backgrounds about sustainable development goals and global environmental challenges. The document aims to enable students to appreciate the historical context of human interactions with the environment and gain insights into international efforts to safeguard the Earth’s environment and resources. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. The learning outcomes include appreciating the man-environment interaction, understanding environmental ethics, and grasping the concepts of natural resources, sustainable development, environmental issues, biodiversity conservation, pollution, and climate change.
Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2023
The Amendment Rules aim to minimize environmental pollution and promote sustainable practices within the CPC industry. They set out more stringent standards for the operation of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) units.
Government to increase availability and accessibility of better veterinary health services
The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying chaired the Inter-Session Meeting of the Consultative Committee. The Committee deliberated on various aspects of “Strengthening of Veterinary Services through Mobile Units and Implementation of Vaccination Programme in the country”.
