NEW DELHI: Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai has written to union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, requesting him to authorise a maximum number of laboratories to test alternatives to single-use plastic in the country.
“During the discussion with all stakeholders which was organised on single-use plastic, it has been observed that the units engaged in the manufacture of compostable bags/products are required to obtain tests/reports from the CIPET laboratory before obtaining the certification from CPCB. At present, CIPET is the only laboratory in the country to issue such tests. The manufacturers have to wait for almost six months for the test/report from this lab and also have to pay a hefty rate of around Rs 4-5 lakh,” Delhi environment minister said in the letter.
He said the government must authorise more laboratories if they want to promote alternatives to single-use plastic throughout the country, given how time-consuming the procedure is.
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