Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a policy strategy and an activity in which producers take responsibility for the organization of the disposal of things they manufacture once they are deemed no longer useful by customers. Environmental, economic, and social concerns all play a role in extended producer responsibility (EPR) activities. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) transfers the government's economic burden for disposal costs to the product's manufacturer. Producers, Importers or Brand Owners of Electronics and plastic packaging are assigned financial and/or physical responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer items under Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization (EPRA) Certificate.

How to get an EPR Certificate in India?

The manufacturer / importer of information technology & Electronic products have to provide documentary evidence for E-waste management plan and agreement with Recycling assistance.

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Aim and Role of EPR policy

The following are the main aims of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Certification:

• To cover the costs of the products’ end-of-life
• To provide incentives for eco-design
• To achieve resource efficiency
• To assure that recycling is of high quality

Extended Producer Responsibility Policies

Extended producers in India have been established to deal with E-waste and plastic waste, as well as waste batteries and Waste tyres. The Extended Producer emphasizes on the following: -

• According to environmental policy, the stated producer is responsible for decreasing environmental impact and managing the product and its waste over the product's entire life cycle.
• The Central Pollution Control Board has been mandated by Rule 13 (1) (Management) Rules, 2016 to grant, renew, or refuse Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)-Authorization to producers.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued guidance on the implementation of the EPR, including precise instructions for producers and other stakeholders on authorizing, channeling, collection, storage, transportation, environmentally sound disassembly, recycling, and refurbishing.

Who Requires EPR Registration?

As per the E-waste Management Rules 2022, Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022, Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, and Waste Tyre Management Rules, the EPR Authorization is mandatory for those entities that are producing, importing, or brand owners of electronics goods, plastic packaging, lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, or Tyre Producing respectively. Here, Producers are the parties who initially place a product subject to EPR program standards within the applicable jurisdiction, either via domestic manufacturing or through importation.

• EPR in E-Waste Management
• EPR in Plastic Waste Management
• EPR in Battery Waste Management
• EPR for Waste Tyres Management

EPR in E-waste Management

EPR in Plastic Waste Management

EPR For Battery Waste Management

EPR for Waste Tyres

What is EPR authorization for Plastic Waste?

As per the recent amendment issued under the Plastic Management Rules, any Importer, Producer or Brand owner of plastic packaging falls under the purview of EPR authorization. The packaging includes both "primary packing," which refers to the product itself, and "secondary packaging," which refers to the container in which the product is delivered. Merchants are regarded as producers of the packaging product category if they first sell packaging products that are filled with items that typically go in waste on a commercial basis on the pertinent local market. Therefore, if a merchant's goods come in any kind of packaging (even additional packaging for delivery to the final consumer), they are considered producers.

What is EPR authorization for e-waste?

According to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, "Extended Producer Responsibility" means the responsibility of any producer of electrical or electronic equipment for the channelization of e-waste to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste. Extended producer responsibility may include establishing collection centers, a take-back program, or both, as well as having agreements in place with authorized recyclers or dismantlers, either individually or collectively through a Producer Responsibility Organization recognized by the producer.

What is EPR authorization for Waste Tyres?

Through the amendment to the Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules 2016, in July 2022, the utilization and management of waste tyres has been added. The amendment shall be applicable to the entities involved in the business of production, manufacturing, or sale of new Tyre; the import of new or waste tyre; the import of vehicles fitted with new tyre, the import of tyre by an automobile manufacturer for use in vehicles sold domestically; and the recycling of waste tyre. The amendment requires these organizations to manage the waste tyres they deal with in an environmentally friendly manner. To protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects that waste tires may have, the EPR regulations hold producers accountable for how they must dispose of or organize tyres that are no longer useful.

What is EPR for waste batteries?

According to the regulations established in the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 for the regulation of batteries and used batteries, the entities are required to take back the used battery while providing the customer with a new one, and the customer is required to sell the used batteries to the authorized dealer only. The regulation also covers the collection, characterization, and recycling of used batteries, as well as the import of used batteries into India. All types of batteries, including industrial, automotive, portable, and electric vehicle batteries, are covered by the rule. Under the rule, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates the recycling or refurbishment of waste batteries and prohibits the disposal of the same. According to the EPR, the producer can authorize other entities for the collection, recycling, and refurbishment of waste batteries. Producers, including battery importers, are responsible for the collection and recycling of waste batteries, as well as using recovered materials from the waste to create new batteries. Utilizing recycled materials will reduce the need for raw materials and help conserve natural resources.

• Producers adjust packaging design and selection as a result of EPR, resulting in greater recyclability and/or reduced packaging consumption.
• EPR increases funding for recycling programs, resulting in higher recycling rates.
• EPR increases the efficiency of recycling programs, resulting in lower costs and a societal benefit.
• EPR results in a more equitable waste management system in which individual consumers, rather than general taxpayers, bear the cost of their own consumption.

Documents Required for Sole Proprietor/OPC/LLP and Partnership Firm

• GST certificate
• Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
• Sole proprietor or Authorized Signatory KYC
• To demonstrate the ownership of the site, submit the rent or lease proof.
• Excel sheet including details of imported products.

Documents Required for Private Limited Company or Public Limited Company

• Earlier mentioned documents.
• Memorandum of Association.
• Certification of Incorporation (CIN).
• Company’s PAN card.
• Board Declaration for Authorized Signatory.

As a result, our team promises to support you with the documentation process in order to eliminate any possible inaccuracy. As a result, we will assure a seamless process. To make the process of acquiring an EPR certificate as simple as possible, our EPR experts will educate you on how to obtain an EPRA Certificate without any difficulty or obstacle, since we have over 8 years of experience. Above all, we promise that there will be no inaccuracies.

Every manufacturer seeking E.P.R. approval must submit an application using the required form, Form-1 of the E-Waste (M) Rules, 2016. The application must be completely filled out and accompanied by any required papers. The applicant must submit a duly completed application to the Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, as per the E-Waste (M) Rules, 2016. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.7 of Form-1 should provide the legal information about the collection and channeling of e-waste.

How to apply for an EPR Registration?

• Documentation: Create the pertinent documents that must be included with the application.
• Format: The information in the application must be filled out in the required format.
• Form 1: The 2016 E-Waste Management Rules stipulate that Form 1 must be used to submit an application for EPR authorization. On the CPCB website, Form-1 is available if applying online.
• Submission: The producer/manufacturer must submit an application to the appropriate government along with a complete EPR plan and fees.
• Verification: The application and any supporting materials must be evaluated and assessed by the CPCB. If there is a discrepancy, the relevant party has 25 days to ratify it.
• Refusal: The application may be rejected based on CPCB regulations. The application will be completely returned if the applicant is unable to respond within 45 days of the rejection or cannot provide the information that most likely led to the rejection. Before completely rejecting the application, the applicant will have a chance to be heard within one month of the day the application is returned.
• Cancellation: In the event that a producer does not follow the guidelines outlined in the Environment Protection Act of 1986 and the E-waste Management Rules of 2016, the CPCB has the right to suspend or revoke an authorization at any time. Within 25 days of the infraction, the producer would receive a notification. The producer must also provide the offended party a chance to contest the suspension or cancellation.  

Format of the EPR Authorization Application

PART-A

Providing of General Information

• The producers' full names and addresses, as well as their respective phone numbers and email addresses.
• The fax, email, and full address of the authorised individual.
• Information on every piece of electrical and electronic equipment created, organised by year, and sold for the duration of its useful life in accordance with the CPCB's guidelines.

PART-B

Details mentioning the estimated E- waste generated

E-waste generation estimates in the form of a table, along with a projected collection goal (mentioned on the CPCB website).

PART-C

The part of application that involves laying down a detailed EPR Plan

• A thorough overall plan to fulfil the EPR duties and objectives.
• The plan must include all electrical and electronic equipment, both utilised and unused.
• Any dealer, any facility, Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), etc. could be involved. The format of the scheme should be in the following format-
• General Scheme of Collecting e-waste
• Flow-chart and segregation of the e-waste
• Information on the website.

Cost estimates for EPR and any other project or campaign.

PART-D

This part deals with details regarding the reduction of Hazardous Substances

• Cost estimates for EPR and any other project or campaign.
• The producer must self-attest a pertinent declaration if it is being filed.
• A statement listing all technical documents and mentioning them

PART-E

Essential documents needed

• EPR Scheme with relevant details
• Agreement Copies with Dealers, Collection Centres, Recyclers/dismantlers and TSDF.
• Photocopy of the DGFT license
• Relevant ROHS Self-Declarations.
• If PRO, its agreement copies.

Verification of application for EPR certificate

Within 25 days after receiving an application, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or a state pollution control board may verify and investigate the provided information. After checking the submitted document and being satisfied with the extended producer's responsibility plan, the Central Pollution Control Board or the State Pollution Control Board shall award extended producers responsibility authorization in Form number 1(AA) within 120 days after receipt of the application.

(The Extended Producers Responsibility authorization shall be valid for a period of five years)

The government fee may vary depending upon the category & quantity.

What Are the Responsibilities of Producers for EPR Registration?

• Producers are responsible for the collection and re-use of trash generated by "end of life" or "end of life" goods that have the same electrical and electronic equipment code.
• Manufacturers create a process for channelling e-waste from "end-of-life" items, such as rubbish collected from distributors and authorised service facilities.
• Producer is responsible for disposal in a treatment, storage, and disposal facility; hazardous compounds such as mercury and lead require pre-treatment.
• In the Extended Producers Responsibility plan, producers must mention arrangements for collecting waste electrical and electronic equipment from previously sold electrical and electronic equipment, such as through a dealer, a collection center, a Producers' Responsibility Organization, buy-back arrangements, an exchange scheme, or a deposit-refund system.
• Producers provide consumer or bulk consumer contact information such as address, email id, toll-free telephone number, or helpline number on their website.
• Producers must create awareness through media, advertisements, publications, posters, or any other methods of communication, as well as product user manuals that comes with the equipment.

What Are the Responsibilities of EPR Collection Centers?

Collection centers are responsible for collecting garbage on behalf of producers and recyclers, including waste resulting from orphaned products, and ensuring that the facility complies with the Central Pollution Board's regulations and guidelines. 

What Are the Responsibilities of EPR Dealers?

If the dealer has been given the responsibility of collecting on behalf of the producer, the dealer shall collect the waste by providing the consumer with a box, bin, or a demarcated area to deposit waste, or by using a take-back system, and send the collected waste to the collection center or recycler designated by the producer, while ensuring that no environmental damage occurs during storage and transportation. Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) are professional organizations that are authorized or funded by producers, either collectively or individually, to collect and channel e-waste generated from the 'end-of-life' of producers' products in order to ensure environmentally sound management of such E-waste. A PRO can help a producer or producers meet collection targets, set up collection centers/points, execute take back, and carry out awareness programs, among other things.) PRO must have a written agreement with the producer(s) defining the PRO's role and responsibilities for EPR management.

• Setting up a collection system, such as door-to-door collection, to meet collection targets. (As per the rules provided by the Central Pollution Control Board, this may involve the establishment of collection godowns or the operation of warehouses.) Implementation of the buyback/takeback program
• Organizing logistics ensures that the e-waste collected and channeled is traceable. Disposal of processed garbage and e-waste that has reached the end of its useful life. Ensuring Environmentally sound dismantling and recycling.
• Conducting awareness program among consumers/ bulk consumers/ producers for collection and channelization of waste.
• Assisting producers in filing quarterly/annual returns in accordance with the rules.
• As needed by law, provide an expanded producer's accountability plan. 

What Are the Responsibilities of EPR Refurbisher?

Refurbisher gathers e-waste generated during the refurbishing process and routes it through its collection center to an approved dismantler or recycler, ensuring that the refurbishing process has no negative impact on human health or the environment. 

What Are the Responsibilities of EPR Dismantler?

The dismantler ensures that the facility and dismantling processes follow the rules or guidelines set forth by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time and that non-recyclable or non-recoverable component are delivered to authorized treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

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