EPR Consultant in Delhi - Apply Now
Who Issues EPR Certificate?
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for issuing EPR certificates. It operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change, MoEF&CC. CPCB is the body that ensures compliance with EPR guidelines, particularly for managing e-waste, plastic waste, battery waste, etc. This certificate acknowledges that the company is adhering to a specific plan in which the waste generated from their products is collected, transported, sorted, recycled, and disposed of properly.
EPR Authorization Types
EPR Authorization for for E-Waste Management
EPR Authorization for Plastic Waste Management
EPR Authorization for Battery Waste Management
EPR Authorization for Waste Tire Management
Mandatory Documents for EPR Certification
Proof of company registration, such as the Certificate of Incorporation.
Permanent Account Number of the company.
Goods and Services Tax registration certificate.
Details about the products like categories, specifications, and materials used.
Estimated quantity of waste that the company is producing.
Consent from the State Pollution Control Board, if applicable.
Certificate for compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
Bank account details of the company, including a cancelled cheque.
An undertaking and affidavit stating the company’s commitment to follow the EPR guidelines.
A copy of the previous authorization certificate.
If the company is a brand owner, a trademark certificate may be required.
Import Export Code for companies involved in import activity.
EPR Online Application Process
Gather Your Documents: Start by compiling all the essential details about your business—what you do, the products you make or import, and the scale of your operations.
Apply Online: You’ll need to submit your application online, through the Central Pollution Control in sort CPCB.
Fill Out the Forms: Complete the necessary forms, like the application for EPR Authorization and any required forms and formats.
Upload Your Documents: Once the forms are done, upload all your supporting documents, including your EPR plan and any other required paperwork.
Make the Payment: There’s an application fee involved, which varies depending on your product type and business. Make sure to pay this and keep the receipt handy.
Let the Authorities Check: Your application will be reviewed by the CPCB.
Receive Approval: If everything checks out, you’ll get the EPR Authorization, officially allowing you to operate under the EPR rules.
Mandatory Post Compliance of EPR Authorization
Engage with authorized recyclers for collection and recycling.
Start executing the waste collection, recycling, and disposal strategies.
Submit an annual EPR return to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Maintain records of all waste management activities.
Conduct consumer awareness campaigns.
Submit Renewal Applications on time.
What is EPR annual return?
Filling of EPR annual return is mandatory for all EPR Certificate holder of E-Waste, Plastic, Battery waste and waste tyres. The main purpose of EPR Annual return filling is that how a company is handling their extended responsibilities. Annual return of EPR majorly includes following information:
- Waste Generated
- Waste Collected
- Recycling and Processing
- Compliance with Target
- Awareness Activities
What is EPR Target?
An EPR target has been implemented by CPCB. It confirms that producers or importers must submit a report that tells them how much of the waste from their products they need to collect, recycle, or properly dispose of.
For example, if a company produces plastic packaging, CPCB gives target to them to recycle a certain percentage of that plastic every year. This rule has been implemented make sure that the companies must take responsibility their products even after they’ve been sold and used.
What is EPR Credit?
Earned Through Recycling: When you go above and beyond in recycling or properly disposing of your product waste, you earn EPR credits. Think of it as a reward for doing more than just the minimum required.
Reporting Your Efforts: When you fill out your EPR Annual Return, you report how many credits you’ve earned. This tells the regulators that you’re not just meeting the basic waste management rules, but often doing more than expected.
Balancing Out: If you’re short of meeting your waste targets for the year, you can use these credits to make up for the difference.
Why Hire Agile Regulatory as EPR Consultant?
Understanding Regulatory Requirements: We help businesses understand the specific requirements of EPR authorization, which may vary based on the product and business activity.
Documentation and Application Support: Agile Regulatory assist in preparing all documents related to EPR. Our technical team used to fill the form accurately and submit to CPCB portal.
Awareness Program: We also help to design and implement an awareness program to educate consumers about EPR and the company’s role in environmental responsibility.
Laison with CPCB: We act as a liaison between the client and CPCB for handling all queries that are raised during the certification process.
Conclusion
Hiring Agile Regulatory as EPR consultant is a smart move. We help make a tricky process much easier by guiding you through the paperwork and ensuring you meet all the rules. With the support of more than 12 years experinced environemtal professionals, you will save time and avoid mistakes, which will let you focus on your business. In short, Agile Regulatory helps you get your EPR authorization done right and within time.
Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *