CPCB Cautions Against Impersonators Conducting Fake Inspections
The CPCB has received reports of individuals falsely identifying themselves as CPCB officers or employees to gain access to industrial sites, operations, and construction areas. These individuals are allegedly conducting fake inspections and issuing unauthorized instructions or notices.
CPCB Cracks Down on Fake EPR Certificates and Non-Compliant Plastic Waste Processors
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a series of stringent directions to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) regarding widespread non-compliance with Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, particularly concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
New MPCB Directive Targets Industrial Effluent Violations
MPCB notifies regarding the industries discharging effluent with excessive COD into CETPs in Thane-Belapur and MIDC Waluj, aiming for stricter enforcement.
GPCB Simplifies Consent Process for Small Healthcare Units
GPCB issued the regulatory process for Non-Bedded Healthcare Units (HCU) and healthcare units with less than 30 beds that generate Biological Medical Waste.
NPCB Issues Registration Form for Lead Acid Battery Dealers
NPCB issued a Registration Form for dealers dealing with Lead Acid Batteries. This form ensures environmental compliance within the battery industry in Nagaland
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2025 – Labelling & Penalties
MoEF&CC issued the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025, making significant updates to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 .
Classification of Industries Based On Pollution Potential
This revised classification will be used for various purposes, including consent management, inspection frequency, siting criteria, cluster development, pollution control plans, environmental compensation, and promoting progressive environmental management.
Landmark Monograph “Pollution and Health” Launched
A new publication, “Pollution and Health,” addressing the far-reaching adverse effects of pollution on human health, has been launched by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. The monograph, edited by Prof. Dr. Vitull K. Gupta, Chief Editor and Chairman of the Association of Physicians of India (API), Malwa Branch, features contributions from 86 experts across India.
Extended Deadline for Waste Tyre and E-Waste Management Report Filing
The deadline for filing reports for the financial year 2023-24 has been extended from January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This extension applies to all registered entities on the Waste Tyre EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Portal or the E-Waste EPR Portal. Entities can continue filing quarterly and annual reports, and the EPR portal will facilitate generation and transfer of EPR certificates.
Kerala Pollution Board Updates Industry Categorization for Consent Applications
The update adds 309 new industries to the categorization list, including Gamma Sterilization Units (White category) and Automobile workshops with limited horsepower (Green category, with specific pollution control requirements). Based on industry feedback and a pollution monitoring study, the PCB has reclassified gate and grill manufacturing units.
