Extended Producer’s Responsibility

    EPR REGISTRATION FOR MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS

    The government passed the first law in 2011, based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which makes the manufacturer liable for managing the final stage of the life of its product in an eco-friendly way and ensures environmentally sound management. An Extended Producer’s Responsibility (EPR) certificate or license is mandatory for every producer/importer producing electric or electrical equipment. It encourages manufacturers to produce environment-friendly products. EPR Authorization is issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under MoEFCC, Government of India.

    As per the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, all the manufacturers of Electrical and Electronics (EEE) products/equipments listed in schedule 1 are responsible for collecting, recycling and disposing the final stage of their EEE product from an authorized dismantler/recycler. As per the guidelines, manufacturers, and importers needs to tie-up with the authorized recycler to dispose of the E-Waste and submit all the plans related to the estimated dump quantity and method adopted for disposal in CPCB to get the EPR Certificate. In short, the product’s manufacturer is responsible for the product’s ultimate recycling, reuse, or disposal.

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    EPR – E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022

    The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change issued E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022 on November 2, 2022. This will go into effect on April 1, 2023.

    As per this regulation, all manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, and recyclers shall have to register on the portal and collect e-waste generated during the manufacturing, refurbishing, or disposal of any electrical and electronic equipment and ensure its recycling or disposal. The Entities must register on the portal under the appropriate category, such as manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, or recycler. If an entity falls into more than one category, it must register under each category separately. It is illegal for any entity to conduct business without registration.

    All entities shall have to file annual and quarterly returns in the prescribed form on the portal on or before the end of the month following the quarter or year to which the return relates.

    These regulations shall apply to all manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, dismantlers, and recyclers engaged in the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishment, dismantling, recycling, and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I.

    The Central Pollution Control Board may charge registration fees and annual maintenance fees on entities seeking registration under these rules based on the capacity of e-waste generated, recycled or handled by them, as determined by the Central Pollution Control Board with the approval of the Steering Committee.

    The producer of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I must first register on the portal to obtain and implement extended producer responsibility targets as per Schedule III and IV.

    Producers who have extended producer responsibility plans under the provisions of the erstwhile E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, shall migrate under these rules in accordance with the procedure established by the Central Pollution Control Board with the approval of the Steering Committee.

    Benefits of EPR Registration Certificate

    1. EPR promotes the recycling and reuse of the e-waste (Electrical and electronics waste), hence reduces the cost of raw material for the producers/manufacturers.
    2. EPR ensures the management of e-waste in environmentally friendly manner, hence reduce the harmful impact of e-waste on environment.
    3. EPR Authorization from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enhance the goodwill of the product and brand reputation in the market.
    4. EPR promotes sustainable development, hence lowers the waste generation and misuse of the natural resources

    MANDATORY PRODUCTS LIST FOR EPR REGISTRATION

    The two major product categories that require EPR Authorization are as follows.

      • Information Technology and Telecommunication equipment
      • Consumer Electrical and Electronics

    Following are the list of products that require mandatory EPR Authorization for uninterrupted manufacturing and selling in the Indian market.

    S.No. Categories of electrical and electronic equipment EEE Code Average Life
    1 Centralized data processing: Mainframe ITEW1 10
    2 Centralized data processing: Minicomputers ITEW1 5
    3 Personal Computing: Personal Computers (Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) ITEW2 6
    4 Personal Computing: Laptop Computers(Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) ITEW3 5
    5 Personal Computing: Notebook Computers ITEW4 5
    6 Personal Computing: Notepad Computers ITEW5 5
    7 Printers including cartridges ITEW6 10
    8 Copying equipment ITEW7 8
    9 Electrical and electronic typewriters ITEW8 5
    10 User terminals and systems ITEW9 6
    11 Facsimile ITEW10 10
    12 Telex ITEW11 5
    13 Telephones ITEW12 9
    14 Pay telephones ITEW13 9
    15 Cordless telephones ITEW14 9
    16 Cellular telephones : Feature phones ITEW15 7
    17 Cellular telephones : Smart phones ITEW15 5
    18 Answering systems ITEW16 5
    19 Television sets (including sets based on Liquid Crystal Display and Light Emitting Diode technology) CEEW1 9
    20 Refrigerator CEEW2 10
    21 Washing Machine CEEW3 9
    22 Air-conditioners excluding centralized air conditioning plants CEEW4 10
    23 Fluorescent and other Mercury containing lamps CEEW5 2
    24 Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Bluetooth enabled devices ITEW17 3
    25 Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Telecommunication Antenna ITEW17 7
    26 Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Transmitters ITEW17 5
    27 Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications - Wi-Fi/wireless enabled Devices ITEW17 3
    28 walkie talkie ITEW17 5
    29 Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Radio/Satellite Telephone ITEW17 7
    30 BTS (all components excluding structure of tower) ITEW18 15
    31 Tablets, I-PAD ITEW19 5
    32 Phablets ITEW20 5
    33 Scanners ITEW21 5
    34 Routers ITEW22 10
    35 GPS ITEW23 5
    36 UPS -upto 2 KVA ITEW24 7
    37 UPS -greater than 2 KVA ITEW24 10
    38 INVERTER -upto 2 KVA ITEW25 7
    39 INVERTER -greater than 2 KVA ITEW25 10
    40 Modems ITEW26 5
    41 ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE DEVICES FOR FLASH DRIVE (SMALL DEVICES) ITEW27 5
    42 ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE DEVICES FOR LARGE DRIVE LIKE SERVER ITEW27 10
    43 Screen, Electronic Photo frames, Electronic Display Panel, Monitors CEEW6 7
    44 Radio sets CEEW7 8
    45 Set top Boxes CEEW8 8
    46 Video Cameras CEEW9 10
    47 Video Recorders CEEW10 5
    48 Hi-Fi Recorders CEEW11 5
    49 Audio Amplifiers CEEW12 10
    50 Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - CCTV Camera with DVR & NVR CEEW13 7
    51 Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications Projector CEEW13 7
    52 Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - Digital sound and video recorder and player CEEW13 7
    53 Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - Others products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications CEEW13 7
    54 HDCOM USED FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING CEEW13 10
    55 Solar panels/cells, solar Photovoltaic panels/cells/modules. CEEW14 15
    56 Luminaires for fluorescent lamps with the exception of luminaires in households CEEW15 2
    57 High intensity discharge lamps, including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps CEEW16 2
    58 Low pressure sodium lamps CEEW17 2
    59 Other lighting or equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light excluding filament bulbs -LED BULBS/TUBES/CONSUMER LUMINARIES & CONSUMER LED DRIVES CEEW18 4
    60 Other lighting or equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light excluding filament bulbs -PROFESSIONALS LUMINARIES & DRIVES CEEW18 8
    61 Digital camera CEEW19 5
    62 Large cooling appliances LSEEW1 10
    63 Freezers LSEEW2 10
    64 Other large appliances used for refrigeration, conservation and storage of food LSEEW3 10
    65 Clothes dryers LSEEW4 10
    66 Dish Washing Machines LSEEW5 10
    67 Electric cookers LSEEW6 7
    68 Electric stoves LSEEW7 7
    69 Electric hot plates LSEEW8 5
    70 Microwaves, Microwave Oven LSEEW9 10
    71 Other large appliances used for cooking and other processing of food LSEEW10 10
    72 Electric heating appliances LSEEW11 10
    73 Electric radiators LSEEW12 7
    74 Other large appliances for heating rooms, beds, seating furniture LSEEW13 7
    75 Electric fans LSEEW14 10
    76 Other fanning, exhaust ventilation and conditioning equipment LSEEW15 10
    77 Vacuum cleaners LSEEW16 10
    78 Carpet sweepers LSEEW17 10
    79 Other appliances for cleaning LSEEW18 10
    80 Appliances used for sewing, knitting, weaving and other processing for textiles LSEEW19 7
    81 Iron and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing - Dry iron LSEEW20 15
    82 Iron and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing - Steam Iron/Garment Steamer LSEEW20 10
    83 Grinders, coffee machines and equipment for opening or sealing containers or packages LSEEW21 10
    84 Smoke detector LSEEW22 10
    85 Heating Regulators LSEEW23 5
    86 Thermostats LSEEW24 5
    87 Automatic dispensers for hot drinks LSEEW25 7
    88 Automatic dispensers for hot or cold bottles or cans LSEEW26 7
    89 Automatic dispensers for solid products LSEEW27 10
    90 Automatic dispensers for money LSEEW28 10
    91 All appliances which deliver automatically all kinds of products LSEEW29 10
    92 Indoor air purifier LSEEW30 10
    93 Hair dryer LSEEW31 5
    94 Electric shaver LSEEW32 5
    101 Tools for riveting, nailing or screwing or removing rivets, nails, screws or similar uses EETW5 10
    102 Tools for welding, soldering, or similar use EETW6 10
    103 Equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other treatment of liquid or gaseous substance by other means EETW7 10
    104 Tools for mowing or other gardening activities EETW8 10
    105 Electrical trains or car racing sets TLSEW1 2
    106 Hand-held video games consoles TLSEW2 2
    107 Video games TLSEW3 2
    108 Computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc. TLSEW4 5
    109 Sports equipment with electric or electronic components TLSEW5 5
    110 Coin slot machines TLSEW6 8
    111 Radiotherapy equipment and accessories MDW1 20
    112 Cardiology equipment and accessories MDW2 10
    113 Dialysis equipment and accessories MDW3 10
    114 Pulmonary ventilators and accessories - Diagnostic Cardiology MDW4 7
    115 Pulmonary ventilators and accessories - Anaesthesia & Respiratory MDW4 10
    116 Nuclear Medicine Equipment and accessories MDW5 20
    117 Laboratory equipment for in vitro diagnosis and accessories MDW6 15
    118 Analysers and accessories MDW7 10
    119 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - MRI MDW8 15
    120 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - PET CT/PET MDW8 20
    121 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - SPECT CT/ SPECT MDW8 20
    122 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - CT MDW8 15
    123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories US MDW8 10
    124 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - Computed Tomography MDW8 20
    125 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging MDW8 10
    126 Fertilization tests equipment and accessories MDW9 10
    127 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories- Maternal & Infant care products MDW10 7
    128 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories- C-Arm MDW10 12
    129 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Monitoring Solution products/High end MDW10 15
    130 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - X-ray and fluoroscopy MDW10 12
    131 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Mammography devices MDW10 12
    132 Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories MDW10 7
    133 Gas analyser LIW1 8
    134 Equipment having electrical and electronic components LIW2 8
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    HOW TO APPLY FOR EPR AUTHORIZATION?

    The process of EPR Authorization or EPR Registration involves the following steps mentioned below:

    1. Documentation: Applicant needs to prepare all required document with EPR Plan for EPR authorization before submission of the application.
    2. Filling Application in prescribed format: Applicant needs to fill detailed information in prescribed application form with EPR plan.
    3. Offline submission of application: Applicant need to submit offline application with detailed information of producer and EPR plan to concerned department.
    4. Scrutiny of application: CPCB official will scrutinize the application and EPR plan is evaluated by CPCB for approval. If the documents presented are incomplete then CPCB official may respond with checklist within 25 days for clarification purpose.
    5. Grant of EPR approval: Chairman of CPCB shall approve the EPR plan as scrutinized by concerned officials. After approval of EPR plan, the divisional head issues the EPR authorization.
    Sample of a Grant Certificate for EPR

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EPR REGISTRATION

    The following documents are required to be submitted along with Form-1:

    1. Address proof documents of the Manufacturer/Importer.
    2. GST Certificate with address of Manufacturing Unit.
    3. Copy of documents/certificate of Company Registrar or Directorate of Company, or Import Export code letter.
    4. Copies of agreement document with dealers, collection centers, dismantlers, recyclers, treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs) etc.
    5. Self-declaration for compliance of RoHS in prescribed format.
    6. The technical documents (supplier declaration- description of product, document for materials, parts, and/or sub-assemblies and analytical test result)
    7. Copy of the permissions/licenses from the relevant ministry/department for marketing various products or for doing the business as given below:
        • TIN details
        • PAN details
        • Incorporation certificate
        • Copy IEC in case of importers
    8. Copy of authorization issued by the SPCBs/PCCs
    9. Documents related to EPR plan.
    10. Details of proposed awareness programmes and allied initiatives.
    11. Estimated budget earmarked for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

    TIMELINE

    CPCB shall provide EPR authorization within 120 days of receiving a complete application, as per E-Waste regulations. In case of incomplete application, the CPCB may verify the application and respond with a check list within 25 days.

    Note: Agreement will be signed for 1 year, and the Certificate granted will be valid for 5 years.

    EPR Registration Fees

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

    What is E-Waste?

    E-waste refers to electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life”, for example, computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

      What we do with E-Waste?

      Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance. Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone. Recycle those components that cannot be repaired. Most electronic devices contain a variety of materials, including metals that can be recycled.

      What is EPR, and why it is important?

      Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach in which a producer’s physical and /or financial responsibility for a product extended to the post-consumer stage of a product’s life cycle. It is important because it motivates the producers to manufacture environmentally friendly products and reduce pollution.

      Is EPR mandatory in India?

      Yes, EPR is mandatory for some products in India. For more details, you can contact us.

      What are the policies for EPR in India?

      The present policy ensures that every electrical and electronic equipment producer and their spare parts do not contain pollutants such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers beyond a maximum concentration value. Every producer shall provide detailed information on the constituents of the equipment and their components or consumables or parts or spares, along with a declaration of conformance to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) provisions in the product user documentation.

      Is EPR is effective?

      EPR policies helped a lot in increasing the recycling activities and shown a positive effect on decreasing pollution. It has started showing positive effects throughout the country.

      How do I get EPR?

      If you want EPR License urgently, gets in touch with our EPR Experts now.

      How do I get rid of electrical appliances?

      Repair – Replace your throwaway habits with repairing ones and the safest way to go about them. Reuse – If your items are old but in good condition, you can turn them into money or donate them to someone who needs that product. Recycle – Plenty of non – profit organizations, local communities, and official organizations offer services to help you recycle old electronics.

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