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.
CPCB Updates Recognition for 70+ Environmental Labs
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a comprehensive notification updating its official list of recognized Environmental Laboratories and designated Government Analysts under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The notification, dated October 7, 2025, reflects two major actions by the CPCB: the substitution (renewal/amendment) of entries for 41 existing laboratories and the insertion of 37 new laboratories into the recognized list.
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.
Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, marking a step towards addressing the risks posed by toxic and hazardous substances to human health and the environment. These rules establish a comprehensive framework for the identification, assessment, remediation, and financial management of contaminated sites across the country.
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.
CPCB Invites Public Comments on Draft Guidelines for Handling Waste Solar Panels
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released a draft of “Guidelines for Storage and Handling of Waste Solar Photo-Voltaic Modules or Panels or Cells” and is inviting comments and suggestions from all stakeholders. This initiative is in line with the provisions of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, aiming to ensure environmentally sound management of solar waste.
CPCB Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidelines for Environmental Compensation Under Hazardous Waste Rules
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released draft guidelines for the imposition of Environmental Compensation (EC) under the recently amended “Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023,” and is inviting comments and suggestions from the public by June 5, 2025.
India Emphasizes Circular Economy at Waste Recycling Conclave
The Minister projected a $2 trillion market value for India’s circular economy by 2050, with the potential to create 10 million jobs. He encouraged startups and recycled product developers to seize this opportunity.
Extended Deadline for Waste Tyre and E-Waste Management Report Filing
The deadline for filing reports for the financial year 2023-24 has been extended from January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This extension applies to all registered entities on the Waste Tyre EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Portal or the E-Waste EPR Portal. Entities can continue filing quarterly and annual reports, and the EPR portal will facilitate generation and transfer of EPR certificates.
Draft Guidelines For The Pharmaceutical Industry In India
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued draft guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry aiming to regulate and mitigate its environmental impact. Stakeholders and the general public have until February 5, 2025, to provide their feedback on the proposed guidelines. Suggestions can be submitted via email to designated CPCB officials or sent to the IPC-I Division of CPCB in Delhi.