companies manufacturing soft drinks, carbonated drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages in

India are generally required to obtain environmental clearance under the provisions of the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, issued by the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.

The EIA notification mandates that certain categories of industries, including soft drink,
carbonated drink, and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing companies, must undergo an
environmental impact assessment to determine the potential environmental impacts of their
operations. Based on the results of the assessment, the company may be required to obtain
environmental clearance from the regulatory authorities before commencing its operations.

The process for obtaining environmental clearance involves submitting an application to the
relevant state pollution control board or the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
along with the necessary documentation and fees. The regulatory authorities will review the
application and conduct a site inspection before granting clearance.

It is important to note that the specific requirements for environmental clearance may vary
depending on the size and scale of the operations, the location of the plant, and the nature of
the environmental impacts. It is recommended that companies consult with a qualified
environmental consultant or legal expert to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

i don't find category for soft drink, carbonated drink, and non-alcoholic beverage in
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, please help me to find the same
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, classifies industries into two
categories - Category A and Category B, based on their potential environmental impacts.

Category A projects are those with a significant potential for environmental impacts and require
mandatory environmental clearance from the central government's Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Category B projects are those with a lesser potential for environmental impacts and require
environmental clearance from the state-level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).

Soft drink, carbonated drink, and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing companies fall under
Category B2 of the EIA Notification, 2006. The category pertains to manufacturing of food and
food products including beverages, confectionary, bakery, etc., with a production capacity of 1
million cases per annum.

As per the EIA Notification, 2006, Category B2 projects require an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) report to be prepared and submitted to the State Pollution Control Board
(SPCB) for obtaining environmental clearance. However, the exact requirements for
environmental clearance may vary depending on the size and scale of the operations, the
location of the plant, and the nature of the environmental impacts.

It is advisable to contact the State Pollution Control Board or a qualified environmental

consultant or legal expert for more specific information regarding the environmental clearance
process for soft drink, carbonated drink, and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing companies in
India.