Introduction
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a term that refers to the responsibility of the producer beyond the product; it’s a register for Indian E-waste management material manufacturers and importers. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which is part of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Grant EPR Authorization. The manufacturer / importer of electronic and electrical goods has been given the task of monitoring the E-waste of the products at the end of their lifespan with the authorization of the EPR.
The CPCB has been tasked under the E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2016 to develop guidelines on the following topics:
- Extended producer responsibility
- Recycling and dismantling in an environmentally friendly manner
- Drop-off locations
- Secure storage
- Refurbishment
- The channeling information
- Access to transportation
- For RoHS testing, random sampling
How can I register for the EPR?
Electronic and electrical goods manufacturers and importers must show proof of an E-waste management program and agreement with the Recycling Agency. Corpseed offers complete assistance with the paperwork and formalities associated with obtaining EPR approval.
The EPR Authorization Registration Process is divided into the following steps:
- Step 1: Submit an application with the relevant attachments.
- Step 2: The CPCB examines the application.
- Step 3: Submit any extra information requested by the CPCB.
- Step 4: The CPCB issues a certificate.
The documents needed to obtain the extended producer Responsibility certificate are listed below.
- Proof of address
- Manufacturer/exporter legal documents
- Certificate of Incorporation (Certificate of Incorporation)
- Code for IC
- Industries Directorate
- If applicable, a certificate from municipal corporations or local bodies
- Information Details
- A copy of your PAN card
- Details and papers pertaining to the person who is allowed to sign the paperwork (Aadhar Card)
- Product information, including model numbers and import histories
- BIS License Copies (if applicable)
- RoHS compliance details (Reduction of Hazardous wastes)
- Information about the recycler
- E waste estimation
- Budget estimate for Electronic Producer Responsibility
- Details on the public awareness campaign to raise awareness about garbage management.
- EPR Strategy/Plan
- Copy of the agreement with the collection centers, dealers, recyclers, storage, and disposal facilities.
- Content on the website describing the company’s dedication to E waste management.
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The Benefits of EPR Registration in India
- Extended producer responsibility registration comes with several advantages, including the ability to manufacture electronics and import electronic waste:
- It sets down recommendations for how waste should handle.
- Plastic waste EPR registration can help to reduce plastic pollution. If plastic is the principal raw material in your product, an EPR certificate for plastic waste is especially important.
- It’s not only about the producer; it’s about the product as well. The EPR product responsibility encourages you to use renewable resources to create better products.