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 […]
How Scrap Metal Is Graded
Scrap metal is graded according to its material type, composition, cleanliness and physical form. The first broad distinction is between ferrous metals, which contain iron, and non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminium. Within these groups, specifications further distinguish material by thickness, alloy, contamination, size and preparation. The grade provides a common description of what […]
What Is Green Steel
Green steel is steel produced with a carbon dioxide equivalent emission intensity of less than 2.2 tonnes of CO₂e per tonne of finished steel, as specified in India’s Green Steel Taxonomy issued by the Ministry of Steel through Gazette Notification S.O. 763(E) dated 12 December 2024. The taxonomy classifies qualifying steel into three, four and […]
What Happens to a Car After It Is Scrapped
When a car reaches an authorised Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility, the scrapping process begins with depollution, followed by dismantling and the recovery of reusable parts and materials. Fluids and other hazardous components are removed for safe handling, while metals are separated for recycling and use in manufacturing. The paperwork progresses alongside the physical process. When […]
What is E85 Fuel
E85 fuel is a high-ethanol motor fuel made of roughly 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol, designed only for flex-fuel vehicles. Standard petrol cars cannot use it, since the high ethanol content corrodes ordinary fuel-system parts. E85 can reduce lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with petrol, but the size of that reduction depends substantially on […]
MMCM Is ISO 27001 Certified
ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Any company that holds ISO 27001 certification has built, implemented, and independently verified a structured system to protect confidential information across people, processes, and technology. MMCM is an ISO 27001 certified company India-wide, which means every piece of data flowing through the platform, […]
Recycled Content Requirements for Vehicles
Recycled content requirements for vehicles set a minimum share of recycled material that must go into a new vehicle. They are separate from recovery obligations, which govern how much material a producer must pull out of old vehicles. The European Union has moved first with binding recycled plastic figures under Regulation (EU) 2026/1738. India’s obligation […]
EU Battery Regulation
The EU Battery Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, governs every battery placed on the European Union market across its lifecycle, covering design, carbon footprint, recycled content, due diligence, labelling, collection and recycling. It repealed the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC. It was adopted on 12 July 2023, published in Official Journal L 191 on 28 July 2023 and […]
Digital Product Passport for Batteries
A digital product passport (DPP) for batteries is a structured digital record that tracks a battery’s full lifecycle, from raw material extraction through manufacturing, use, and recycling. Linked to the physical battery by a QR code, it holds data on material composition, carbon footprint, state of health, supply-chain due diligence, and end-of-life instructions. The digital […]