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The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEFCC) has issued a directive under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all registered producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) of FY 2022-23 to file their annual reports on plastic packaging waste by November 30, 2023.

Importers of High-pressure Gas Cylinders, Please be Aware! The exemptions and relaxations provided in the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as mentioned in the PIB Press release dated 15 May 2021, were valid only until 30 June 2022. As of

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has recently issued a critical notification concerning Washing Machines. These key updates are essential for your attention:   Starting from January 1st, 2024, BEE certification becomes mandatory for the manufacturing, import, sale, or trade of Washing Machines in India. A new energy performance rating table

In a proactive move to enhance consumer safety and product quality, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) on October 23, 2023. This order makes the ISI Mark mandatory for various types of door fittings which are as follows: ❖ Door

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the Standards and Labeling Program for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy in India. Here are the key points: ❖ The program encompasses all sizes, capacities, and types of solar panels manufactured and imported in India

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended the current star rating system for Tyres until the end of 2024. This means that Tyres registered under BEE’s Standard & Labeling program can keep using their existing sample label until December 31, 2024. To comply with this extension, manufacturers or permittees

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established regulations regarding fortified foods, particularly fortified rice, and the labelling of ingredients. Food Business Operators (FBOs) need to specify the exact source of iron salt used in their products. This should be done by the provisions outlined in the

On September 25, 2023, DPIIT issued a vital order, mandating ISI Mark on Precision Roller and Bush Chains, along with attachments and associated chain sprockets. This directive comes into full effect on March 25, 2024. The rollout dates for Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are as follows: 🔰 Small Enterprises:

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2023, aimed at refining the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022. These provisions took effect on October 25, 2023, and bring important changes: 1. The updated definition of “Battery” now excludes battery components, a

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, in the “Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023″.   These amendments aim to enhance the nation’s plastic waste management policies. Here are the key changes:   1. The deadline for