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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Crackdown on pan masala brands in Delhi over use of plastic sachets, says CPCB
'Gutka makers not complying with norms' NEW DELHI: Central Pollution Control Board recently submitted a report on the rules and status of plastic sachets used to pack and store pan masala, gutka, etc., being sold in Delhi. It stated that unless the sachets were replaced with eco-friendly material, the firms were liable to pay penalties. It added that although directions under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 were issued, they were not being complied with. As per the norms, sachets using plastic material should not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala. Furthermore, plastic material, in any form, including vinyl acetate, maleic acid and vinyl chloride copolymer, should not be used in any package for tobacco products. Earlier, 'The Citizen Foundation' claimed that while the manufacturers were under the extended producer responsibility regime, they were not complying with the same. NGT has now sought details from DPCC. TNN
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Notice to Centre on tobacco manufacturers 'flouting' plastic waste management rules
The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products.A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. These included the clause that "sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and "plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and tribunal said, "The original application (OA) raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms. Issue notice to the respondents."It posted the matter for further proceedings on September respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari Watch
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Flouting of rules by pan masala manufacturers: NGT issues notice to Centre
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied with. The bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. These included the clause that 'sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and 'plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench noted. It also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life cycle. During the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and penalties. The respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari manufacturers. PTI MNR RHL First Published: June 01, 2025, 18:45 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Flouting of rules by pan masala manufacturers: NGT issues notice to Centre
The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied with. The bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O novo dispositivo que os idosos usam para ajudar na neuropatia (dor nos nervos) A arte do herbalismo Undo These included the clause that "sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and "plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer (used in plastic coating) shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench noted. It also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility (EPR) regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life cycle. Live Events During the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and penalties. The tribunal said, "The original application (OA) raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms. Issue notice to the respondents." It posted the matter for further proceedings on September 26. The respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and some pan masala and supari manufacturers.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Flouting of rules by pan masala manufacturers: NGT issues notice to Centre
New Delhi, The National Green Tribunal has sought a reply from the Centre regarding the strict enforcement of the Plastic Waste Management Rules by the manufacturers of gutkha, pan masala and tobacco products. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel noted the submissions of the petitioner's counsel that in October 2021, the Central Pollution Control Board issued certain directions to 25 such manufacturers, including immediately closing down operations until they switched to environmentally sound alternatives, which were not complied with. The bench, in its order dated May 30, noted that according to the counsel, Anuj Aggarwal, certain provisions of the plastic waste management rules were being flouted. These included the clause that "sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala" and "plastic material, in any form including vinyl acetate, maleic acid, vinyl chloride copolymer shall not be used in any package for packaging gutkha, pan masala and tobacco in all forms", the bench noted. It also noted the submission that these manufacturers were not complying with the Extended Producers' Responsibility regime under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, which stipulated environmentally sound management of products, particularly at the end of their life cycle. During the proceedings, the advocate also told the tribunal that no action had been taken against these manufacturers despite the EPR regime specifying consequences for non-compliance, including seizure of products, closure of units and penalties. The tribunal said, "The original application raises substantial issues relating to compliance with environmental norms. Issue notice to the respondents." It posted the matter for further proceedings on September 26. The respondents in the matter are the Centre, Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi Pollution Control Committee , Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and some pan masala and supari manufacturers.
