Non-Ferrous
The Draft of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 were notified in August 2024. The final rules have been notified vide notification number G.S.R 438(E) dated 1st July 2025. These rules will become effective from 1st April 2026. Under the
Non-Ferrous
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metal scrap falls under Chapter VIII of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified via G.S.R. 438(E) on July 1, 2025. This chapter introduces the structure of the rules with focus on
Non-Ferrous
Under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metal scrap under Chapter VIII of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified via G.S.R. 438(E) on July 1, 2025, though not explicitly defined, the obligated entities are as under: 1.
Plastic
The legal foundation of plastic waste management in India is derived from the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, particularly Sections 6, 8 and 25, empowering the Central Government to frame rules for the management of hazardous substances and environmental protection. The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry
Plastic
The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 320(E) dated 18 March 2016 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). They contain: * 19 Rules and 2 Schedules, later supplemented by notifications and amendments in
Plastic
Obligated entities under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are the stakeholders legally required to manage the end-of-life impact of the products they place on the market. These entities include producers, importers, brand owners, manufacturers, and plastic waste processors. Introduction to EPR and Obligated Entities The core principle of EPR
Plastic
Introduction: For businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or branding products having plastic packaging, understanding the distinct categories of plastic packaging under EPR is essential for compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Plastic packaging waste is broadly divided into five categories under EPR regulations, based on composition, physical and
Plastic
Compliance monitoring, auditing and penalties under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (PWM Rules, 2016) have evolved into a tightly structured enforcement system centred on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging in Rule 19 (offences and penalties), and the 2024 “Revised Guidelines for Assessment of Environment Compensation (EC) to