Government Extends Deadline for Filing Used Oil EPR Returns to December 31, 2025
The Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted an extension for filing annual returns under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for Used Oil. The returns for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, which were originally due by September 30, 2025, now have an extended deadline of December 31, 2025.
Government Extends Deadline for EPR Plastic Annual Return Filing for PIBOs and PWPs
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the timeline for filing the EPR Plastic Annual Return (AR) for the Financial Year 2024-25 until November 30, 2025, for all registered Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs).
CEA Highlights Critical Gaps in India’s Solar Manufacturing and R&D
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) will institutionalize mandatory, standardized testing and certification protocols for emerging technologies and enforce recycling frameworks and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates for solar modules. It will also undertake large-scale initiatives for workforce development and specialized technical training tailored to next-generation solar cell manufacturing technologies.
Environment Minister Urges 13 States to Adopt Water Act
The Environment Minister highlighted the necessity of adopting the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, by all States to ensure uniform enforcement and pollution control standards. He requested 13 States—Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh—to adopt the Act by their respective State legislatures during the forthcoming Winter Session. The Minister emphasized that this adoption is vital for enabling the applicability of uniform consent guidelines and the categorization of industries for effective pollution control.
Government Prohibits Import of Waste Tyres for Pyrolysis Oil Production
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has implemented strict regulations to ensure the environmentally sound management of waste tyres, including a ban on the import of waste tyres for the production of pyrolysis oil. This information was provided by the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
CPCB Extends Deadline for Waste Tyre EPR Returns to August 15, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a further extension for all entities registered on the Waste Tyre EPR Portal to file their returns for the financial year 2024-25. The deadline for submitting both quarterly and annual returns, previously set for June 30, 2025, has been extended until August 15, 2025.
Battery Producers Granted Extension for Annual Returns Under Waste Management Rules
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has announced a three-month extension for battery producers to submit their Annual Returns for the Financial Year 2024-25, under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. The new deadline for filing these returns is now September 30, 2025. This extension order was issued on July 10, 2025.
Ministry of Environment Extends Deadline for Plastic Waste Management Annual Returns for PIBOs and PWPs
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced an extension for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to file their annual returns for the financial year 2024-2025. The new deadline has been set for July 31, 2025.
Customs Urged to Enforce EPR Portal Registration for Plastic Raw Material Importers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has received a formal request to ensure that importers of plastic raw material are mandatorily registered on the ‘Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging’. This directive stems from recent amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which significantly broaden the scope of who qualifies as an “importer” under the regulations.
Online Module for Used Oil EPR Certificate Management
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released Guidance Document for EPR Certificate Generation and Transfer Module for Registered Recyclers and Producers at Used Oil EPR Portal. This online module is designed to streamline and enhance the management of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for used oil in India, providing a transparent digital platform for registered recyclers and producers.
New Advisory Issued for EPR Battery Portal Users: Emphasizing Secure Login and Direct Communication
The Central pollution Control Board (CPCB) has addressed common login issues faced by users of the EPR Battery Portal and reinforces best practices for account security and communication. The notice primarily guides users experiencing login difficulties and emphasizes the crucial need for authorized personnel to use their dedicated contact information for portal access.
CPCB Extends Deadline for Waste Tyre EPR Returns to June 30, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a crucial extension for all entities registered on the Waste Tyre EPR Portal. The deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns for the Financial Year 2024-25, originally set for April 30, 2025, has been prolonged until June 30, 2025.