Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to the latest BIS standards

Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to the latest BIS standards to curb pollution

When it comes to pollution the National Capital is already on the top of the list, meanwhile some visuals were also shared on social media and other news agencies showing the polluted visuals of river Yamuna surrounded with a white layer of foamy substance.

On 14th June, The Delhi Government had banned the sale, transportation and marketing of soaps and detergents not conforming to the latest BIS standards to curb pollution in the Yamuna River.

The National Green Tribunal had in January accepted recommendations of a two members expert panel which had suggested directing the Delhi Government to issue orders "prohibiting sale, storage and transportation and marketing of detergents which do not conform to the revised BIS standards."The NGT has also directed to launch an awareness campaign about the harmful effects of using Substandard soaps and detergents. 

According to an official of the Central Pollution Control Board, it said that the primary reason behind the formation of the toxic foam in the Yamuna is high phosphate content in the wastewater because of detergents used in dyeing industries, dhobi ghats and households.

An order has also been issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee stating that all the authorities concerned, including local bodies, civil supplies Department and district administration having control over soaps and other establishments dealing with the sale, storage and transportation in Delhi should ensure the compliance of directions through strict vigil and surprise checks.