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Epr Registration For E- Waste Management

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EPR E-WASTE - Overview

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) refers to the Producer and manufacture’s responsibility for taking care of a product and ensuring its environmentally friendly management throughout its entire life. EPR is essentially a waste management concept that encourages producer and manufactures to create products and manufacturing methods that are eco-friendly and easily recyclable. Here, producers are individuals or entity involved in selling electrical and electronic equipment. This includes those who Make and sell these products under their own brand, or Sell assembled products under their brand made by others, or Sell imported electrical and electronic equipment, or Import used electrical and electronic equipment.

According to the EPR E-Waste (Management) Rules of 2022 the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework is a set of rules for handling electronic waste. These rules apply to four types of entities: manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, and recyclers. To follow these rules, these entities must register on an online portal created by the Central Pollution Control Board. If an entity falls into more than one category, they need to register separately for each. It's not allowed for any entity to conduct business without being registered. Additionally, entities on the portal can only work with others who are also registered, and not with those who are not. Now talking about their responsibilities they need to follow as given below.

EPR Registration For Manufacturer's Responsibilities

  • Register on the portal.
  • They have to ensure that they will recycle and fulfill the EPR compliance with the registered recyclers.
  • Submit annual and quarterly returns on the portal by the end of the following month.

  • EPR Registration For Producer's Responsibilities

  • Register on the portal.
  • Register Meet extended producer responsibility targets through the portal.
  • Register Create awareness through various means of communication.
  • Register They have to ensure that they will recycle and fulfill the EPR compliance with the registered recyclers.
  • Register Submit annual and quarterly returns on the portal by the end of the following month.
  • EPR For Refurbisher's Responsibilities

  • Register on the portal.
  • Ensure refurbished equipment complies with relevant standards.
  • Submit annual and quarterly returns on the portal by the end of the following month.
  • EPR For Bulk Consumer's Responsibilities

  • Ensure e-waste is given to registered producers, refurbishers, or recyclers.
  • EPR For Recycler's Responsibilities:

  • Register on the portal.
  • Follow standards for facility and recycling processes set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
  • Recycler will fulfill the EPR compliance of the producer and manufacturers.
  • Keep records of e-waste activities on the portal and provide them for verification when needed.
  • Accept non-listed e-waste for recycling if it doesn't contain radioactive material, reporting it on the portal.


  • Benefits Of Epr Registration Certificate

    Obtaining ISI Mark certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) offers numerous benefits for manufacturers, ensuring compliance with Indian standards and enhancing product credibility in the market. Here are some key benefits:

    EPR Reduces Production Costs: EPR encourages recycling and reusing electronic waste, allowing manufacturers to save on raw materials and production costs by utilizing recycled materials.

    Eco-Friendly Waste Management: EPR ensures environmentally friendly management of electronic, plastic, or battery waste, safeguarding the environment from harm through proper disposal and recycling practices.

    Enhanced Product Reputation: Obtaining EPR Authorization from the Pollution Control Board acts as a seal of approval, signaling that the product is responsible and eco-friendly, thereby boosting its reputation and brand image in the market.

    Promoting Sustainable Development:EPR, focused on sustainability, reduces waste generation and minimizes the misuse of natural resources by recycling and reusing electronic, plastic, or battery waste. This commitment contributes to sustainable development and protects the planet for future generations. The EPR registration certificate underscores a company's dedication to responsible and sustainable business practices.


    EPR Registration Process For E-WASTE

    The EPR Registration Process for EPR includes several steps, such as:

    1. Application Process
      1. Producers need to apply for registration on the portal.
      2. Only online applications will be accepted; no physical applications will be considered.
      3. The application must be submitted through the designated portal.
    2. Registration Validity:
      1. The registration will be valid for five years from the date of issuance of the EPR Registration Certificate for the producer.
      2. Producers must apply for renewal 120 days before the registration expires.
    3. Application Requirements:
      1. To obtain registration, producers must provide basic information along with details of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed in the market each financial year, specified by weight and covering the average end of life of their products.
      2. Producers need to submit self-declarations for RoHS compliance and ensure availability of documents as per EN 50581.
      3. Details of the awareness plan, as per Rule 6(3), must also be submitted.
    4. Processing and Approval:
      1. Once an application is received on the portal, officials from the concerned Division of CPCB will review it.
      2. The application will be processed internally and submitted through the portal to the Competent Authority, CPCB, for approval.
      3. Upon approval, the Registration Certificate containing the EPR Registration Number, list of EEE, and EPR obligations will be issued to the producer through the portal.
    5. Incomplete Applications:
      1. In case of an incomplete application, all shortcomings will be communicated through the portal to the producer within 25 working days.
      2. The producer has to respond within 07 working days through the portal.
      3. After receiving the reply, the application will be processed as described in point (4) above.
    6. Issuing Registration:
      1. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) will provide registration within 30 working days after receiving a complete application on the registration portal.
    7. Verification and Response:
      1. If an application is incomplete, the CPCB may review it within 25 working days and share a digital checklist of shortcomings through the portal.
      2. The checklist will be issued by the relevant CPCB division, and producers can view it by logging into the portal with their credentials.
    8. Clarifications in EPR Camp:
      1. Producers will have designated time slots in the EPR Camp, where they can discuss and seek clarification on the digital checklist through video conferencing.
    9. Granting Registration:
      1. The CPCB may approve registration on the portal and issue the EPR Registration Certificate along with targets and obligations to producers based on the information provided in their application.
    10. Registration fee:
      1. Producers will need to pay a registration fee, as per the decision of the Central Board in its 194th Board Meeting.

    Documents Required For Epr Registration For E-Waste Management

    1 GST Certificate
    2 Company Pan Card
    3 Certification Of Incorporation (If Applicable)
    4 Import – Export Code
    5 Udyam Registration
    6 Authorised Person Aadhar & Pan Card
    7 Authorised Person Email Id & Contact No.
    8 Company Letterhead (For CPCB Purpose)
    9 Scanned Copy Of Company Stamp And Signature ( for uploading on the portal)
    10 Product List (which registration is required)

    Epr Registration For E- Waste Management Fees

    No Type of fees/Charges Amount
    1 Government Fees As Applicable
    2 Service Fees 15,000/-

    List of Categories of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Cover under EPR Registration

    Categories of electrical and electronic equipment EEE Code Average Life
    Information technology and telecommunication equipment
    Centralized data processing: ITEW1
    Mainframe ITEW1 10 Years
    Minicomputer ITEW1 5 Years
    Personal Computing: Personal Computers (Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) ITEW2 6 Years
    Personal Computing: Laptop Computers (Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) ITEW3 5 Years
    Personal Computing: Notebook Computers ITEW4 5 Years
    Personal Computing: Notepad Computers ITEW4 5 Years
    Printers including cartridges ITEW6 10 Years
    Copying equipment ITEW7 8 Years
    Electrical and electronic typewriters ITEW8 5 Years
    User terminals and systems ITEW9 6 Years
    Facsimile ITEW10 10 Years
    Telex ITEW11 5 Years
    Telephones ITEW12 9 Years
    Pay telephones ITEW13 9 Years
    Cordless telephones ITEW14 9 Years
    Cellular telephones ITEW15
    Feature phones ITEW15 7 Years
    Smart phones ITEW15 5 Years
    Answering systems ITEW16 5 Years
    Consumer electrical and electronics:
    Television sets (including sets based on (Liquid Crystal Display and Light Emitting Diode technology)) CEEW1 9 Years
    Refrigerator CEEW2 10 Years
    Washing Machine CCEW3 9 Years
    Air-conditioners excluding centralized air conditioning plants CCEW4 10 Years
    Fluorescent and other Mercury containing lamps CEEW5 2 Years

    Draft Average life proposed for the notified Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) items under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

    Categories of electrical and electronic equipment EEE Code Average Life
    Information technology and telecommunication equipment:
    Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications
    (i). Bluetooth enabled devices ITEW17 3
    (ii). Telecommunication Antenna’s ITEW17 7
    (iii). Transmitters ITEW17 5
    (iv). Walkie talkie ITEW17 5
    (v). Wi-Fi/wireless enabled Devices ITEW17 3
    (vi). Radio/Satellite Telephone ITEW17 7
    BTS (all components excluding structure of tower) ITEW18 15
    Tablets, I-PAD ITEW19 5
    Phablets ITEW20 5
    Scanners ITEW21 5
    Routers ITEW22 10
    GPS ITEW23 5
    UPS ITEW24 5 – up to 2 KVA 7 – >2KVA
    Inverter ITEW25 5 – up to 2 KVA 7 – >2KVA
    Modems ITEW26 5
    Electronic data storage devices ITEW27 5 – for flash drives (small devices) 10 – for large devices like Servers
    Consumer Electrical and Electronics and Photovoltaic Panels:
    Screen, Electronic Photo frames, Electronic Display Panel, Monitors CEEW6 7
    Radio sets CEEW7 8
    Set top Boxes CEEW8 8
    Video Cameras CEEW9 5
    Video Recorders CEEW10 5
    Hi-Fi Recorders CEEW11 5
    Audio Amplifiers CEEW12 7
    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
    Digital sound and video recorder and player CEEW13 7
    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
    Solar panels/cells, solar Photovoltaicpanels/cells/modules. CEEW14 15
    Luminaires for fluorescent lamps with the exception of luminaires in households CEEW15 2
    High intensity discharge lamps, including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps CEEW16 2
    Low pressure sodium lamps CEEW17 2
    Digital camera CEEW19 5
    Other lighting or equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light excluding filament bulbs
    LED used by Consumers CEEW18 3
    LED used for Professional purpose CEEW18 5
    Large and Small Electrical and Electronic Equipment
    Large cooling appliances LSEEW1 10
    Freezers LSEEW2 10
    Other large appliances used for refrigeration, conservation and storage of food LSEEW3 10
    Clothes dryers LSEEW4 10
    Dish Washing Machines LSEEW5 10
    Electric cookers LSEEW6 5
    Electric stoves LSEEW7 5
    Electric hot plates LSEEW8 5
    Microwaves, Microwave Oven LSEEW9 7
    Other large appliances used for cooking and other processing of food LSEEW10 10
    Electric heating appliances LSEEW11 8
    Electric radiators LSEEW12 7
    Other large appliances for heating rooms, beds, seating furniture LSEEW13 7
    Electric fans LSEEW14 15
    Other fanning, exhaust ventilation and conditioning equipment LSEEW15 10
    Vacuum cleaners LSEEW16 10
    Carpet sweepers LSEEW17 10
    Other appliances for cleaning LSEEW18 10
    Appliances used for sewing, knitting, weaving and other processing for textiles LSEEW19 7
    Iron and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing LSEEW20 5
    Grinders, coffee machines and equipment for opening or sealing containers or packages LSEEW21 7
    Smoke detector LSEEW22 10
    Heating Regulators LSEEW23 5
    Thermostats LSEEW24 5
    Automatic dispensers for hot drinks LSEEW25 7
    Automatic dispensers for hot or cold bottles or cans LSEEW26 7
    Automatic dispensers for solid products LSEEW27 10
    Automatic dispensers for money LSEEW28 10
    All appliances which deliver automatically all kinds of products LSEEW29 10
    Indoor air purifier LSEEW30 10
    Hair dryer LSEEW31 3
    Electric shaver LSEEW32 3
    Electric kettle LSEEW33 5
    Electronic display panels/board/visual display unit LSEEW34 5
    Electrical and Electronic Tools (With the exception of large- Scale Stationary Industrial Tools)
    Drills EETW1 8
    Saws EETW2 10
    Sewing Machines EETW3 15
    Equipment for turning, milling, sanding, grinding, sawing, cutting, shearing, drilling, making holes, punching, folding, bending or similar processing of wood, metal and other materials EETW4 10
    Tools for riveting, nailing or screwing or removing rivets, nails, screws or similar uses EETW5 10
    Tools for welding, soldering, or similar use EETW6 10
    Equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other treatment of liquid or gaseous substance by other means EETW7 10
    Tools for mowing or other gardening activities EETW8 10
    Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment
    Electrical trains or car racing sets TLSEW1 2
    Hand-held video games consoles TLSEW2 2
    Video games TLSEW3 2
    Computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc. TLSEW4 3
    Sports equipment with electric or electronic components TLSEW5 5
    Coin slot machines TLSEW6 8
    Medical Devices (With the Exception of All Implanted and Infected Products)
    Radiotherapy equipment and accessories MDW1 20
    Cardiology equipment and accessories MDW2 10
    Dialysis equipment and accessories MDW3 10
    Pulmonary ventilators and accessories
    Diagnostic Cardiology MDW4 7
    Anaesthesia & Respiratory MDW4 10
    Nuclear Medicine Equipment and accessories MDW5 20
    Laboratory equipment for in vitro diagnosis and accessories MDW6 15
    Analysers and accessories MDW7 10
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories
    MRI MDW8 20
    PET CT/PET MDW8 20
    SPECT CT/ SPECT MDW8 20
    CT MDW8 20
    US MDW8 7
    Fertilization tests equipment and accessories MDW9 10
    Maternal & Infant care products MDW10 7
    C-Arm MDW10 7
    Monitoring Solution products/High end MDW10 15
    X-ray and fluoroscopy MDW10 10
    Mammography devices MDW10 10
    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
    Laboratory Instruments
    Gas analyser LIW1 8
    Equipment having electrical and electronic components LIW2 8

    Conclusion:

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an important responsibility of a producer in India that makes producers responsible for handling the electronic waste from the products they make or import. To follow this rule, producers need to go through the EPR registration process with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) if they operate with electrical and electronic equipment in the Indian market.

    Understanding the EPR certificate requirements is essential for a smooth certification process and compliance with environmental standards. Entities that embrace EPR registration and certification contribute to a greener and more responsible electronic waste management ecosystem.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
    EPR is a policy approach where producers are given a significant responsibility—financial and/or physical—for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products. It aims to encourage manufacturers to design environmentally-friendly products by holding them accountable for the end-of-life management of their products.
    Why is EPR important for e-waste management?
    EPR is crucial for e-waste management as it helps in reducing the environmental impact of electronic products by ensuring that producers take responsibility for their entire lifecycle. This includes designing products that are easier to recycle, setting up take-back programs, and ensuring proper disposal.
    How does EPR benefit the environment?
    EPR helps reduce the amount of e-waste ending up in landfills, minimizes environmental pollution, conserves natural resources by promoting recycling and reuse, and encourages the production of sustainable and eco-friendly products
    What types of electronic products are covered under EPR regulations?
    EPR regulations typically cover a wide range of electronic products, including but not limited to, computers, mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and other household and industrial electronic equipment.
    How are producers expected to comply with EPR regulations?
    Producers are expected to comply with EPR regulations by setting up take-back systems, providing information to consumers on how to return their products for recycling, financing the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of e-waste, and sometimes meeting certain recycling targets.
    What are the penalties for non-compliance with EPR regulations?
    Penalties for non-compliance with EPR regulations can include fines, legal actions, and restrictions on the sale of non-compliant products. The severity of the penalties varies depending on the country and specific regulations in place.
    How does EPR impact consumers?
    EPR can impact consumers by providing them with easier and more accessible options for recycling their old electronics. It also raises awareness about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal and may influence purchasing decisions towards more sustainable products.
    What role do government and regulatory bodies play in EPR?
    Governments and regulatory bodies play a crucial role in EPR by setting the regulations and standards that producers must follow, monitoring compliance, and enforcing penalties for non-compliance. They may also provide support and incentives for setting up recycling infrastructure.
    Are there any global standards for EPR in e-waste management?
    While there are no universal global standards for EPR, many countries have developed their own regulations based on best practices and international guidelines. Organizations like the European Union have comprehensive directives such as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
    What are some challenges associated with implementing EPR for e-waste?
    Challenges in implementing EPR for e-waste include the need for robust infrastructure for collection and recycling, ensuring compliance across different regions, managing the costs associated with e-waste recycling, and effectively engaging consumers and producers in the process.