Publications

On 22 December 2023, the Control Pollution Centre Board issued a notification remanding entities like Producers, Manufacturers, Recyclers, and Refurbishes dealing with e-waste to register on the EPR E-Waste Portal by December 31, 2023. It’s crucial to adhere to these rules. Operating any e-waste-related business without proper registration could lead to

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways – India (MoRTH) has issued a notification in which they mandated air-conditioned cabins of motor vehicles belonging to categories N2 and N3 manufactured from 1st October 2025. This directive specifically targets commercial trucks/ motor vehicles used to carriage goods within the N2 and N3

Following the notification issued on 17th November 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension in the deadline for applying for the Model Degradation process for registered models of Washing Machine. The revised deadline is now extended until February 29, 2024. For further details in this regard,

On December 14th, 2023, the DPIIT made it mandatory for Rubber Gaskets used in Pressure Cookers to carry the ISI Mark.    This rule becomes official six months after being published in the Official Gazette.   Implementation dates for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are:    🔰 Small Enterprises have until September 14,

On December 11, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a Quality Control Order (QCO). They’ve made it mandatory for Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes to have an ISI Mark.    As per the directive, the order will be officially placed after six months of

To enhance safety measures, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a pivotal order on December 8, 2023, specifying the mandatory requirement of ISI Mark for the following hinge types: Stainless steel butt hinges Steel Butt Hinges Non-ferrous metal butt hinges Tee and strap hinges Parliament

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) that makes the ISI Mark mandatory for Safes, Safe Deposit Locker Cabinets, and Key Locks. This regulation will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Here are the specific

CPCB has come up with an update to the E-waste Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) online portal. The portal has been updated with new features. The latest improvements represent a major advancement in simplifying and maximizing Producers’ EPR obligations. Key Updates Include: 1. Portal has been updated to file the Annual

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expresses significant concern regarding the excessive use of pesticides, non-permitted wax coatings, artificial ripening agents, and synthetic colours in the treatment and packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables. To address the problem FSSAI urges strict vigilance by State/UT authorities on Food

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) made a significant announcement on November 21, 2023. A Quality Control Order was issued, declaring the mandatory requirement of the ISI Mark for Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh.    As per the directive, the order