The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is responsible for enforcing a number of environmental laws in Maharashtra, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Cess) Act, among others. It was made compulsory to obtain the certificate from the Central Pollution Control Board before launching the plastic-based products in the market for sale or recycling.
According to the Latest Hallmarking Notice, all jewelers and retailers are now required to have their jewelry labeled. In addition, without Hallmark, no jewelers or retailers are allowed to sell their gold jewelry and artifacts.