Overview
Framed under the Environment Protection Act 1986, these rules regulate the manufacture, storage, and import of hazardous chemicals to prevent major accidents. They remain fully in force and are the primary chemical safety regulation in India.
Key Provisions
Schedule 1: List of hazardous chemicals with threshold quantities
Safety data sheets (SDS) requirements
On-site emergency plans for industrial activities
Notification to authorities for major accident hazards
Import restrictions and documentation
Applicability
Industries manufacturing or storing Schedule 1 chemicals
Chemical importers
Isolated storage facilities
Amendment History
2000
Updated threshold quantities and SDS format
1994
Expanded list of hazardous chemicals
1989
Original enactment