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Micro and small plastic packaging producers in India have appealed to the central government for exemption from the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory regime. The producers argue that the EPR regime is too complex and burdensome for them to comply with, and that it threatens the survival of their businesses and the jobs of over 20 lakh people. The EPR regime was introduced in the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. It requires producers, importers, and brand owners of plastic packaging to ensure that their waste is recycled or disposed of properly. The regime is designed to reduce plastic pollution and to promote a circular economy. The micro and small plastic packaging producers argue that the EPR regime is too complex for them to comply with. They say that they lack…

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem that is impacting countries all over the world. India is no exception. The country generates an estimated 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste per day, but only about 60% of this waste is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, oceans, and other natural spaces, where it can harm wildlife and pollute the environment. There are a number of challenges to managing plastic waste in India. One challenge is that the country has a large population, which means that there is a lot of plastic waste being generated. Another challenge is that India has a limited infrastructure for collecting and managing waste. In addition, there is a lack of awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution, which can lead to people littering and…

Leading fashion industry brands, including Adidas, Bestseller, C&A, H&M Group, Inditex and VF Corp., have called for a transition to a circular economy for textiles in the European Union. The brands, which collectively represent over 70% of the European apparel market, released a set of principles that outline how the fashion industry can move towards a more sustainable future. The principles focus on four key areas: Design: The principles call for the use of more sustainable materials and the design of products that are more durable and easy to repair or recycle. Manufacture: The principles call for the use of more sustainable manufacturing practices, such as water-saving and energy-efficient processes. Use: The principles call for the promotion of longer product lifetimes, such as through rental, resale and repair programs. End-of-life: The principles call for…

With the summer heat in full swing, many people are turning to their air conditioners to stay cool. However, air conditioners can be expensive to run, especially if they are not properly maintained. Here are a few tips on how to boost your AC's cooling capacity and reduce your electricity bill: Get your air conditioner serviced regularly. A professional can clean and inspect your AC unit, and make sure that it is running properly. This will help to ensure that your AC is using the least amount of energy possible. Set the temperature correctly. The ideal temperature for your home is 24°C. For every degree that you lower the temperature, your AC will use about 6% more energy. So, if you can, try to keep the temperature in your home a little…

The BIS Certification Process - A Comprehensive Guide India is a rapidly growing market with over a billion people, and being able to sell your products there could be a huge boost to your business. However, if you want to sell your electronic products in India, you'll need to get BIS certification. In this guide, we'll take a look at what BIS certification is, what products need it, and how to go about getting it. BIS Certification Fees Before we dive into the certification process, let's talk about fees. If you're looking to get BIS certification, you'll need to pay a fee. The amount you'll need to pay will depend on a few different factors, including the type of product you're looking to certify, and the number of models you…

New Delhi: Health and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Medical Devices Committee, PHDCCI in association with Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India organized third series of Self Sufficiency in Medical Technology on “India to be an attractive destination for MedTech”. The Guest of Honour of the session was Dr. P.B.N. Prasad, Joint Drugs Controller General of India, CDSCO. In his remarks said that the regulator is the last part of the system. In the next decade India should be a medical devices hub and to make that possible, the govt is focusing on the Harmonizing the devices, policy framework, quality management system, harmonizing and creative a conducive system for the manufacturer. He further mentioned that Regulators are also facing several technical challenges now a day, country is dependent…

India to make up a quarter of global demand growth2019-2040 India will make up the biggest share of energy demand growth at 25% over the next two decades,as it overtakes the European Union as the world's third-biggest energy consumer by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA)said. India's energy consumption is expected to nearly double as the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) expands to an estimated $8.6 trillion by 2040 under its current national policy scenario, the IEA said in its India Energy Outlook 2021 released on Tuesday. “This is underpinned by a rate of GDP growth that adds the equivalent of another Japan to the world economy by 2040,” said the IEA, the energy agency and policy adviser for members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. India's growing…

From January 1, 2022, food products will not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2% With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) setting January 1, 2022 as the deadline for limiting trans-fat levels in food products and edible oils and fats to 2 per cent, India will join a club of about 40 countries globally that are formulating policies for elimination of trans-fats from their food supply chains. Industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFAs) are bad fats and associated with high cholesterol and heart diseases and elimination of trans fats from diets is considered crucial for the prevention of heart diseases according to health experts. For instance, trans-fats are majorly present in vanaspati which is used to prepare mithai and fried foods, margarine and bakery shortenings used to make…

India joins the club of around 40 countries globally that have already enacted the best practice policies to eliminate trans fats New Delhi, February 9 Food regulator FSSAI on Tuesday said regulations to limit the content of trans fat in all food items have been notified. “With gazette of recent regulation to limit the content of trans fats in all food items, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) joins the league of several other nations globally having best practice policies for trans fat elimination,” the regulator said in a statement. India joins the club of around 40 countries globally that have already enacted the best practice policies to eliminate trans fats and would be among the first countries in Asia after Thailand in achieving the best-practice policies…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a clarification on its order regarding requirement of Non-GM-cum-GM-Free Certificates to accompany imported food consignments, saying that the order is applicable from March 1, 2021.The clarification reads, “The requirement of Non-GM-cum-GM-Free Certificate is applicable to the consignments which are dispatched from the exporting country on or after March 1, 2021.”Further the clarification added that the tolerance limit for the ‘Adventitious Presence- AP’ of GMO at 1 per cent is permissible in imported food crop consignments.Last year in August, the FSSAI had listed 24 crops imported in India to mandatorily declare Non-GM-cum-GM-Free certificate from January 1, 2021. In September 2020, the order was notified with WTO for comments. And, subsequently, the date for implementation is now moved two months ahead…