Steel Scrap Recycling Policy 2019: What It Set Out for India’s Scrap Ecosystem
India’s Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, notified by the Ministry of Steel in November 2019, created a framework for organised, scientific collection, dismantling and processing of scrap from end-of-life vehicles, household goods and industry. It proposed a hub-and-spoke network of scrap processing centres fed by collection and dismantling centres, with the aim of supplying quality ferrous […]
Scrap Import Quality Standards in India: PSIC, Radiation, BIS and DGFT Rules
India regulates scrap imports to keep out radioactive, explosive and hazardous material. Imported metallic scrap is generally subject to the applicable Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirements unless a specified exemption applies, and unshredded metallic scrap may enter only through designated ports with radiation detection. Plastic and paper scrap are assessed against the import conditions for […]