Revised Implementation Dates for Chemical QCO

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Announces Revised Implementation Dates for Certain Chemicals

On January 30, 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued the Quality Control Amendment Order, 2024. Initially, implementation dates for certain chemicals were set in February. However, these dates have been revised, and the new implementation schedule is as follows:   Morpholine: Effective from 1st August 2024. Acetic Acid: Effective

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CPCB notified the Deadline for Annual Return Submission

CPCB notified the Deadline for Annual Return Submission

On January 29, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification stating that all producers must meet their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) target for the financial year 2023-24 by March 31, 2024.   Producers are also required to submit Quarterly & Annual reports on the E-Waste EPR Portal within

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BEE Introduces Revised Star Ratings for Ceiling Fans  

BEE Introduces Revised Star Ratings for Ceiling Fans  

As you all are aware BEE introduced Ceiling fans under the mandatory scheme in May 2022, with two-star rating tables based on sweep sizes.  However, in a recent notification dated January 23, 2024, under the Standards & Labeling (S&L) program, BEE has revised the star label tables for ceiling fans.  

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Govt. Mandated ISI Mark for Different Woven Sacks

Govt. Mandated ISI Mark for Different Woven Sacks

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers made the ISI Mark mandatory for various woven sacks on December 6, 2023. This Quality Control Order (QCO) was a significant move aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of these products.  But first, let’s understand what woven sacks are. Woven sacks are commonly

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