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 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where manufacturers, Producer, Importer and Brand Owner assume responsibility for the disposal of their products after consumer use, shifting the financial burden of disposal from the government to the producers. It encompasses environmental, economic, and social considerations, encouraging sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of products.

EPR Authorization is compulsory for Indian producers, importers, brand owners, and manufacturers of Electronics, Plastic Packaging, Batteries, and Tires. Team Satishsa Consulting Solution Private Limited offers technical consulting on EPR rule applicability and assists with documentation for CPCB/SPCB registration and certification.

An overview of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorization process:

EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. As per EPR Rules of India, EPR Registration is mandatory for Producer, Importer Brand owner and manufacturers that are involved in the products generating e-waste, plastic waste battery waste or tire waste. They need to get the EPR Certificate to compensate for the waste caused by their products in the market. This policy is based on the polluter pays principle. It supports the idea of sustainable development and keeps the waste generation of the country in check.

The producer must obtain an EPR authorization and remove the waste caused by them, and the same must be reported annually to the CPCB. It relieves the burden of the central and state governments since they no longer have to worry about the effort and expense that would have been involved in waste management. What if one fails to follow the EPR? There are no entities in India that can run their business activities legally without an EPR Certificate. Violations of the rules and regulations concerning EPR can result in penalties.

What is EPR Authorization??

Approved and Issued by Central Pollution Control Board, EPR Authorization ensures the environmentally safe and sound collection, transportation, Treatment, Storage, Segregation, Reuse component, refurbishes, Recycle and Disposal, of waste in ways that are safe for the surroundings and the general public. Additionally, an EPR Certificate makes sure the businesses operating in the country are diligently complying with Indian environmental laws. This way the benefits go to both government, society, circular economy and the business as the former only needs to update the regulatory compliance framework for waste management Industry from time to time and the latter gets relief from worries about the compliance check. Now there are different types of waste out there with distinct components, which require separate management approaches. And that’s why, the EPR rules and regulations concerning them also vary, especially when it comes to E-Waste, Plastic Waste, Battery Waste and Tire Waste.

Types of EPR Authorization and Industry:

EPR Authorization Processer for E- waste Management:

 As per the E-waste Management Rules, 2022, It is the responsible of every manufacture, Producer, refurbishes, dismantler, and recycler to ensure environmentally sound management of the e-waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment. For producer, this may include establishing collection centers, a take-back program, or both as well as having agreements in place with authorized recyclers or dismantlers through a Producer Responsibility Organization (Recognized by producer in their EPR authorizations)

 EPR Authorization Processer for Plastic- Waste Management:

 As per the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022, EPR Authorization is mandatory for every producer, importer, Recycler and Brand owner (PIBOS) of Plastic Packaging. Here, both the ‘Primary Packaging’ and Second Packaging come under the ambit of plastic packaging. Where the former refers to the plastic product itself and the latter means the packaging which contains the product. These rules mandate PIBOs to register through the online centralized portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The motive behind this is to bring improvement, accountability, traceability and transparency in the fulfilment of EPR Obligations.

Note-PIBOS who operate in more than two states need to register with CPCB and those operating in one or two states/UTs need to be registered with the concerned State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).

 EPR Authorization Processor for Tire –Waste Management:

 Seeing the growing amount of waste tires and their poor management, the Indian government added the provision of EPR authorization for tire waste in the Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules 2022. Under these rules, every entity involved in the production, manufacturing, sale, recycling, or import of waste tires is responsible for the management of the waste tires they generate in a safe manner. The motive behind this is the same, protecting the environment and public health from the harmful effects that unmanaged waste tires can have.

 EPR Authorization Processor for Battery –Waste Management:

 As per the Battery Waste Management (BMW) Rules 2022, every producer, including manufacturers and importers of batteries is obliged to follow the Extended Producer Responsibility compliances for the battery they introduce in the market. Besides this, the producer is also required to meet the prescribed targets for collections and recycling of waste batteries.

 As per these rules, the entities are required to take back the used battery while providing the customer with a new one, and the customer are required to sell the used batteries to the authorized dealers only. Here, The Extended Producer responsibility EPR mandates producers the recycling or refurbishment of waste batteries and prohibits the disposal of the same. However, they are also given an option to authorize other entities for the same purpose.

How to Get an EPR Certificate in India?

Manufacturers/Importers of IT & Electronic products, Plastic raw materials, and Batteries must furnish documentary evidence of their EPR-waste management plan and Recycling assistance agreement for FMCG products.

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Who Requires EPR Registration?

Under the E-waste Management Rules 2022, Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022, Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, and Waste or Used Tires Management Rules, entities producing, importing, or acting as brand owners of Electronics goods, plastics packaging, lead-acid or li-ion batteries, or Tyre Producing must obtain EPR Authorization. Producers are those who first introduce such products subject to EPR program standards in the relevant jurisdiction, whether through domestic manufacturing or importation.

Benefits of Obtaining an EPR Certificate

EPR certificate has yielded significant results in recent years, in fact, we can say, it has proved to be a game changer for India’s waste management. With EPR authorization, businesses can comply with the regulations and norms prescribed under the waste management rules and avoid any legal consequences. Being an effective environmental approach, EPR offers the right path to the entities for a well-organized and sustainable handling of their waste.

Let’s take a look at the major benefits of an EPR Certificate: -

v  Improves Environmental Compliance

Complying with environmental does not depend on one’s choice. Any business with applicable environmental regulations must comply with them, otherwise, face legal penalties that can negatively impact its day to day activities and even lead to closure. Here with EPR authorization, a business can improve environmental compliance and secure itself from incurring fines that would otherwise occur.

vBetter Management of Waste

EPR and its guidelines issued by the CPCB offers businesses a clear understanding concerning the collection, transportation, storage, treatment, recycling or disposal of their waste. Here, Businesses can do the management of all types of waste, be it battery, electronic, tires, or plastic, alongside ensuring no harm is done to the pollution and the general public. Besides this, it creates a culture of recycling by encouraging producers to adjust their packaging, design, and ways to make products easily recyclable at the end of their life cycles.

v Reduce Waste Management Costs

It doesn’t like businesses don’t want to manage their waste, many times, they just fail to do it even after spending tons of resources and the reason is the absence of a well-organized path and efficient waste management system. EPR registration mandates businesses to put comprehensive measures in place for effective waste handling, alongside reducing overall expenditures to great extent.

v Create a Positive Brand Image

Companies spend millions on advertising and marketing to make a good impression among their targeted audience and here, having an EPR authorization can work in their favor. With it, a business can create a positive brand image in the market, which can further help it strengthen customer relations by establishing credibility with them.

Procedure for applying EPR Authorization or Need of documentation

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1.       Certificate of Incorporation

2.       LLP certificate

3.       GST Certificate

4.       Pan Card

5.       IEC Certificate

6.       MSME Certificate/Aadhar Udyog Certificate

7.       Director Aadhar Card & Pan Card

8.       Website details

9.       Authorized Person Contact No.

10.   EPR Plan (prepared by Satishsa)

11.    RGST-9 report or Previous FY Balance Sheet

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