EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)
EPR for Electronics Products
EPR for Batteries
EPR for Tyres
EPR for Plastic Packaging
Introduction
Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is a requirement for Indian manufacturers and imported products for the management of E-waste. The Central Pollution Control Board, or CPCB, of the Government of India's MoEFCC, issues EPR authorization.
Producers in the electronic industries are required to obtain an Extended Producer Responsibility / EPR Authorization certificate, often known as an E-Waste Management licence. The phrase "Electronic Garbage Management" refers to the process of getting rid of electronic waste in a way that doesn't harm the environment.
EPR is a framework for policy that would transform recycling in the India. EPR would initially shift the financial responsibility for waste management from local governments to the manufacturers of plastic packaging. A national EPR system in theIndia has the potential to not only provide recycling with much-needed funding and efficiency but also to motivate packaging designers to create recyclable or reusable products and come up with novel solutions that lessen their products' environmental impact. It will guarantee consumer access and equity to recycling for all Americans as a policy mechanism to streamline recycling operations in the US.
In the case of electronic products, EPR programs require manufacturers or importers who produce or sell electronic products to finance or manage the collection, reuse, recycling or disposal of their products at the end of their life. This can help to ensure that electronic products are managed in an environmentally sound and sustainable way, minimizing their impact on the environment and human health.
EPR programs can vary by country and by product category, but they typically require producers to pay for the costs of managing their products at end-of-life, which can incentivize producers to design products that are more sustainable and easier to manage at end-of-life. EPR is often seen as a key policy tool to help shift the burden of electronic waste management from taxpayers and consumers to producers, who are seen as the most responsible for the environmental impact of their products.
In India, EPR for batteries is mandated by law under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016. The rules apply to all types of batteries, including lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, and lithium-ion batteries, and they require producers to take responsibility for the management of their products at end-of-life.
Under the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, producers of batteries are required to obtain authorization from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) to import or manufacture batteries. Producers are also required to establish collection systems for used batteries, either on their own or in partnership with authorized recyclers, and they must ensure that a certain percentage of used batteries are collected and recycled each year.
Additionally, producers of batteries are required by the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, to submit an half-yearly report to the CPCB or the SPCB that includes details about the quantity of batteries they import or manufacture, the quantity of used batteries they collect and recycle, as well as other pertinent data. Penalties and fines may apply if the regulations are broken.
The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, are a significant step in ensuring that batteries are managed in India in a way that is environmentally friendly. The regulations can help to lessen the environmental impact of batteries and encourage more sustainable production and consumption practises by holding producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their goods.
The Indian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently announced the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022 on July 22. As per the new regulation, the producers, waste tyre recyclers, and re-dealers now have extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations under Schedule IX of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. These obligations include registration and meeting EPR targets. The regulation also outlines provisions for payment of environmental compensation in case of non-compliance. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will develop separate guidelines to ensure effective implementation of the regulation.
The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 introduced the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) regime, which mandates that Producers, Importers, and Brand-owners take responsibility for their plastic packaging waste by ensuring its proper processing through recycling, re-use, or end-of-life disposal, such as co-processing, Waste-to-Energy, Plastic-to-Oil, roadmaking, and industrial composting. This means that these entities are accountable for the entire lifecycle of their plastic products, from production to disposal, and must take measures to minimize their environmental impact. By implementing the EPR regime, the government aims to encourage sustainable practices in the plastic industry and reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills and pollutes the environment.
EPR for plastic packaging is an effective policy approach that can help reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste, while also promoting sustainable business practices. By taking responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products, producers can improve the sustainability of their operations, reduce waste, and promote a circular economy.
Step 1: Read the EPR certificate format to become familiar with the EPR pollution certificate requirements.
Step 2: Prepare and compile all necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit the EPR certificate online application to the CPCB office with the necessary supporting documentation and the EPR certificate fee.
The online EPR registration form that you must complete in this phase asks for a lot of specific information. Therefore, make sure you have a professional on speed dial.
Step 4: Hold off till the central board evaluates your online EPR registration application.
In addition, any flaws will be corrected if they are brought up. Obtain the EPR certificate in
Step 5: Obtain the EPR certificate or the letter of authorisation for E Waste Management. It only occurs if you correctly submitted the EPR pollution certificate and paid the necessary
Used as fuel in cement kilns
WTE recovery and recycling.
After being transported to the nearby disposal or recycling facility,
Multi-layer Plastic Waste is a category of plastic waste that includes items like packaging chips that have multiple layers of plastic. Packaging typically consists of several layers of aluminium and plastic.
Yes, plastic can multilayered post-consumer plastic waste into PCR Granules, which can be used to create a variety of recycled goods.
You are legally required to obtain an EPR certificate if you are a manufacturer or importer of electronics. If you want to preserve the environment while importing or manufacturing electronics, get in touch with us right away.
Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is a requirement for Indian manufacturers and imported products for the management of e-waste. The Central Pollution Control Board, or CPCB, of the Government of India's MoEFCC, issues EPR authorization.
To keep E-waste under control, importers and manufacturers in India are required to obtain the EPR Certificate. However, importers or manufacturers won't be able to operate in India if they don't obtain the necessary licences. Importers and manufacturers are subject to debarment, fines, or both as a result.
EPR is required in India as a method of environmental protection, and the notification specifies that registration is also required. This basically means that no organisation, whether a producer or an importer, can engage in any such business without first registering.
The term "Extended Producer Responsibility" (EPR) refers to a policy approach in which producers are given a sizeable financial and/or physical responsibility for the .
Copyright © 2013-23 by Ornate Quality Services Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.