The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) on December 18, 2025, issued guidelines for the Recognition of Laboratories under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
The following has been stated: -
•The document outlines the constitution, functions, and laboratory recognition framework of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board under the Water Act, 1974, and Air Act, 1981.
•It emphasizes the critical role of accredited environmental laboratories in pollution monitoring and decision-making through reliable air, water, noise, and emission analysis.
•Detailed technical, infrastructural, procedural, and manpower requirements are prescribed for laboratories seeking recognition under the Air Act, Water Act, or both.
•Laboratories must be located in Meghalaya or Assam, follow standard methods, maintain quality systems, and participate in CPCB quality control programs.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
