The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a notification amending the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, under the authority of Sections 3, 6, and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Key Highlights of the Amendment

🔹 Mandatory Product Information on Plastic Packaging
Starting July 1, 2025, producers, importers, and brand owners must include specific product details on plastic packaging using one of the following methods:

• A barcode or QR code printed on the packaging.

• A product information brochure accompanying the packaging.

• A unique number printed on the packaging, as per applicable regulations.

🔹 CPCB Oversight and Compliance Tracking

• Producers, importers, and brand owners must inform the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) upon implementing the barcode/QR code, brochure, or unique number.

• The CPCB will maintain and update a quarterly list of compliant entities on its official website.

🔹 Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with these regulations will attract penalties under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which includes fines and possible imprisonment.

These amendments reinforce India’s commitment to strengthening plastic waste management and environmental accountability across industries.

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