New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The National Green Tribunal has granted the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) eight weeks to place on record a further progress report on the development of uniform methodologies for sampling, preparation and detection of microplastics in different environmental matrices, including water, soil, air, sludge and biota.

The Tribunal, while considering proceedings arising from news reports concerning the presence of microplastics in Indian salt and sugar brands and microplastics detected in human blood, allowed the CPCB's request for time to submit its updated progress report. The matter has been listed for further hearing on February 4, 2027.

A bench comprising NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Exper...