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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has initiated a voluntary Star Labelling program for Grid-connected Solar Inverters.   This is a big step forward for India’s Standards and Labeling (S&L) program. Through this initiative, there is a projection of achieving energy savings of 21.1 billion kWh and a significant reduction of 15.1 million

With the festival season around the corner, there’s a rise in demand for food items like samvat rice, buckwheat flour (kuttu atta), chestnut flour (singhara atta), milk and milk products such as Khoya and sweets, fruits, veggies, and more. However, some unscrupulous Food Business Operators (FBOs) compromise quality for profit,

Recent scrutiny by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) highlights the mislabelling of certain food products on e-commerce platforms, particularly those falling under the classification of ‘Proprietary Food’, such as Dairy Beverage Mix, Cereal Beverage Mix, or

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEF&CC) introduced amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, on March 14th, 2024, aiming to strengthen plastic waste management practices. Here are the key changes: Changes have been made to the definitions of biodegradable plastics, importer, manufacturer, producer, and seller. Manufacturers

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued crucial guidelines regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging. Here are the key points you need to know: As per the guidelines producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) and plastic waste processors (PWPs) are required to register on the EPR portal developed

The Central Government has taken proactive steps to enhance the management of battery waste by introducing significant amendments to the BatteryWaste (Management) Rules, 2022. Here are the key highlights of the latest amendments: 1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will determine the highest and lowest prices for EPR #certificates. These prices will

Recently, the Central Government introduced amendments to The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, focusing on enhancing e-waste management practices. Here are the key highlights: New Definition: A new definition for “dismantler” has been introduced, any person or entity engaged in dismantling used electrical and electronic equipment and components, following rules set

Recently on 27th Dec 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) revised the standard for Storage cells/Batteries (IS 16270: 2014) for Solar applications to IS 16270: 2023. The scope of this standard has been changed from “This standard applies to secondary cells and batteries of lead-acid and nickel-based chemistry” to “This

Green Credit is more than just a financial product, it’s a commitment to sustainability. It offers businesses the opportunity to access credit facilities while also incentivizing green initiatives. Whether it’s investing in renewable energy, implementing energy-efficient technologies, or adopting eco-friendly practices, Green Credit encourages businesses to reduce their carbon footprint