Overview of EPR

Extended Producer Responsibility is referred to as EPR. Producers, importers, brand owners, and manufacturers who are involved in the production of items that generate e-waste, plastic trash, battery waste, or tire waste are required to register for EPR under the Extended Producer Responsibility Rules of India. To make up for the trash their products have created in the marketplace, they must get a certificate. The polluter pays theory is the basis of this policy. The EPR Certificate ensures that producers, importers, and business owners follow sustainable development and help reduce waste in the economy.

                                  
Manufacturers must get an EPR authorization, eliminate any waste they have created, and report the results to the
CPCB annually. As a result of this, the federal and state governments are relieved of some of their burden, as they are no longer concerned with the time and resources that the trash management process will require. If any such organization or individuals who are supposed to take the certificate of EPR and comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility norms do not follow the same, they shall be liable for a fine.

Understanding EPR Certificate

EPR Certificate is approved and issued by the Central Pollution Control Board. It guarantees that waste is collected, transported, treated, stored, disposed of, or recycled in a manner that is safe for the environment and the general population. An EPR certificate also ensures that companies operating in the nation strictly follow the environmental regulations in India. In this approach, companies and the government are both at ease since the government just needs to periodically update the waste management regulatory framework, while businesses are relieved of their concerns over the compliance check. There are now several kinds of waste with unique components that demand different techniques for treating the waste. Due to this, there are differences in the Extended Producer Responsibility laws and regulations pertaining to the types of waste, particularly with regard to e-waste, plastic waste, battery waste, and tyre waste.

Who needs EPR Certificate?

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ERP Certification is required by manufacturers or producers, importers, brand owners, and distributors of plastic packaging, batteries, electronic items, and tyres. All such people require an extended producer responsibility certificate from CPCB. Unless they receive an EPR Certificate for plastic waste management from CPCB, PIBOs, and PWPs are not permitted to conduct business.


On November 2, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change released the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022, which came into effect on April 1, 2023. This rule requires all producers, manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers, to register on the portal for an EPR certification, gather any e-waste produced during the production, refurbishment, or disposal of any electrical or electronic equipment, and make sure that the trash is recycled or disposed of.


A manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, or recycler are the categories available on the portal of EPR authorization. An entity must register under each category independently if it fits into more than one category. It is prohibited for any organization to conduct business without registration. Depending on the amount of e-waste generated, recycled, or handled by the organization, the Central Pollution Control Board is allowed to impose a fee for annual maintenance along with the registration fees. This is decided by the steering committee and approved by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Role of CPCB in EPR Certification

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a body of the MoEFCC, Government of India grants EPR authorization. Entities taking the certificate will have to pay the registration and yearly maintenance costs set by the Central Pollution Control Board in accordance with their ability to handle e-waste, as approved by the Steering Committee.

Types of EPR Certification

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EPR for E-Waste Management

To sell electronics and electrical items in India, a manufacturer, producer, or importer of electric items must register for an EPR certificate for e-waste. An EPR certificate is a mandatory requirement for producers of e-waste in India. The e-waste management rule was first implemented in India in 2011 and subsequently revised in 2016 and 2022. The EPR Rule mandates PIBOs to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products, which mainly includes end-of-life disposal. Producers need to make an agreement with e-waste recyclers in order to set up a system for the collection, recycling, and disposal of e-waste. The EPR Certificate ensures that producers comply with the legal requirements for managing e-waste.
 

Documents Required for EPR for E-Waste
 

Agile Regulatory Checklist KYC of the Authorized Person

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Proof of the address of the manufacturer or importer

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist GST Registration Certificate Copy

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist MSME Registration Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of Import Export Code

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Letter, Directorate of Industries

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Municipal Corporation or Registrar of Companies.

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist List of producers proposed to Import or manufacture

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Information about the electrical and electronic equipment sold each year

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of Valid BIS Certificate, if applicable

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of sale Invoice for the last financial years

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist List of Products along with Image

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of CA Certified Declaration Letter

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist EPR Awareness Program Plan

EPR for Plastic Waste Management

All the manufacturers, brand owners, and importers involved in the sale, distribution, or manufacturing of plastic packaging will be required to take the EPR Certification for plastic. EPR Certificate for Plastic Waste Management is a mandatory certification for producers, importers, and brand owners of plastic items or packaging. This rule was implemented by the government to manage the lifecycle of the plastic products sold in the Indian market. The rule includes responsibility for the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of plastic waste after the end of its lifecycle. 


Documents Required for EPR Plastic
 

Agile Regulatory Checklist KYC of the Authorized Signatory

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Address  proof of registered unit

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of GST Registration Certificate 

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy MSME Registration Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Import Export Code Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Letter, Directorate of Industries

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Municipal Corporation or Registrar of Companies.

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Image of Product Packaging

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of Sale/Purchase invoice

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Photo of the signature of the Authorized Signatory

EPR for Battery Waste Management

Battery producers, importers, and manufacturers must register their EPRs for battery waste. Batteries require an Extended Producer Responsibility Certificate from both the company manufacturing the batteries and the entity importing batteries or equipment incorporating batteries. All battery types must register for an EPR, regardless of their size, kind, composition, or intended usage.
 

Documents Required for EPR Battery
 

Agile Regulatory Checklist PAN Card of the Company

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Authorized Persons PAN/Aadhar Card

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Incorporation Certificate for a company registered with MCA

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of GST Registration Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Copy of MSME Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklistcapacity or quantity of the product per year

 

 Agile Regulatory Checklist Import Export Code (IEC) Certificate

 

Agile Regulatory Checklist Technical specification of the product

EPR for Waste Tyres

Any entity that manufactures, sells, or imports tyres is required to register for EPR certification. Certificates have become a vital strategy for managing discarded tyres and mitigating the environmental effects of tyre waste.

Benefits of EPR certificate

It is important to reduce the waste produced in our environment, and therefore, let’s understand the benefits of an EPR Certificate:


Making Renewable Products: EPR rule promotes treating waste and recycling it. Therefore, this improves products using renewable resources and reduces waste in the environment.


Efficient Waste Management: A simplified waste management procedure is guaranteed by an EPR Certificate. It is the responsibility of producers to establish collection methods, work with recycling facilities, and support recycling programs. As a result, there is less garbage going to landfills, better waste segregation, and increased recycling rates.


Reduce Waste: Use of the EPR Certificate is one strategy to reduce waste in India.


Cost Reduction:  Businesses may save money by using EPR Certificates. Businesses may reduce trash disposal costs, look into the potential to generate income through recycling and increase overall operational efficiency by improving waste management processes.


Positive Brand Image: Nowadays' customers love environmentally and socially conscious companies. A company's dedication to sustainable business operations and environmental management is demonstrated by its certificate of extended producer responsibility. Businesses may improve their public perception and gain the trust of environmentally concerned customers by registering their products with Extended Producer Responsibility, which will boost their brand loyalty and competitiveness in the market.


Cost or Fee Structure of EPR Certification

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EPR Certification Process

The procedure for obtaining an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificate may vary based on the particular laws in your area. Generally, the following steps are involved in getting a certificate:


Check Eligibility: Verify if the Extended Producer Responsibility laws apply to your company. Determine if you are the owner of the brand or the producer, manufacturer, importer, or owner of goods subject to EPR.


Compile the required information: Gather all the data needed to submit an application for an EPR certificate. This might contain information about your company, the kinds and amounts of goods you manufacture or import, and your waste management strategies.


Fill out the application form: Complete the application form for a certificate as provided by the regulatory authority. Give precise and thorough facts about your company, goods, waste management strategies, and any other pertinent information.


Provide supporting documents: These might include declarations of compliance, waste management plans, financial responsibility documentation, product information, and business registration paperwork.


Submit the application: Fill out the application form and submit it with the required documents to the relevant authority. Whether submitting online, by mail, or in person, make sure you follow the rules and regulations.


Issue of Certificate: The certificate will be issued if your application has been approved. This certificate ensures your responsibility towards waste management practices and your compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility laws.

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Role of Agile Regulatory

You can rely on Agile Regulatory to complete your application forms for the CPCB EPR Certificate on time. Our consultants for Extended Producer Responsibility certificates are dedicated to helping you with the paperwork and assessment procedure. Moreover, we will stay in close contact with CPCB representatives to ensure prompt follow-ups and acknowledgements, and that all relevant records and data are ready as per the CPCB's request. We try hard to respond to any unforeseen requests or questions from the CPCB so that your registration is completed on time. To surpass your expectations, we dedicate our efforts to completing all necessary requirements. At last, our team also provides answers to all of your questions about Extended Producer Responsibility authorization certificates.

FAQ`s

In India, producers, importers, and brand owners of electronic equipment or plastic packaging are required to manage their goods responsibly at the end of their lifecycles. This is known as Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization or EPR Certificate.

By receiving the EPR certification, companies show their commitment to use sustainable practices and contribute to the environment.

Brand owners of MSME Micro and Small Category are free from complying with the EPR regulations. Regardless of whether they are an MSME or not, producers and importers must adhere to the Plastic EPR regulations.

The entire registration procedure might take up to thirty days. In order to avoid fines or cancellation, producers must meet their EPR objectives on time.

The EPR certificate once issued is valid for a valid of 5 years. After that, it can be renewed

You need to file an application in form-1 for renewal within sixty days of the expiration date.

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