EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)

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The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 introduced the concept of EPR to manage plastics in India. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released a draft EPR policy for management of plastic waste in India on October 6, 2021.
 
Link:
(A) Plastic Waste management Rules 2016:
 
(B) EPR Policy released on 6 Oct 2021:
 
Achievements of the draft EPR policy:
  • Brand owners and e-commerce players have been brought under the ambit of EPR.
  • EPR is now applicable to both pre-consumer and post-consumer plastic packaging waste.
  • Producers and brand owners (PIBO) have finally been assigned targets for collection of plastic waste that they put out in the market.
  • Provisions and targets for collection, re-use (by brand owners), recycling (by PIBOs) & use of recycled plastic (by PIBOs) have been laid out.
  • Bi-annual plastic characterization studies.
E.P.R. refers to "Extended Producer Responsibility" which is an environmental & economic approach to administering the product's lifecycle. It encompasses the prevention, proper disposal & systematic recycling. EPR certificate is a registration through which the government has given an extended responsibility to the producer to channelize the E-waste generated into the markets.
EPR certificate is a mandatory registration by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) under MoEFCC (The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Government of India for channelization of E-Waste. EPR authorization is applicable to all manufacturer, importer, producer, consumer, bulk consumer, dealers, e-retailer involved in manufacture, sale, transfer, storage and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment, including their components, consumables, and spare parts.
 
Three Ways to collect back E-Waste:
1. Through own distribution channel
2. Tie-up with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
3. Work with PROs and waste management companies
 
Document Required for EPR Authorization
  • Legit address of the proof producers/importer.
  • Copy of G.S.T. certification reflecting the address of the business place.
  • Copy of business certification granted by R.O.C.s or Directorate of Industries or Local Body, or DGFT.
  • Copy of Certificate / Document.
  • Items details such as the batch number and model number.
  • Details of electronic goods offered to market (in chronological orders reflecting quantity, number and weight etc.)
  • During last ten years. Valid BIS registration.
  • Copy of I.S.I. mark or BIS registration number, if applicable.
  • Details related to the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance.
  • Estimated generation of WEEE.
  • Extensive EPR plan encompassing detail relating to collection method.
  • Challenization of e-waste, website information,etc.
  • Details of upcoming awareness programs.
  • Budget for accumulation & challenization schemes.
  • Self-declaration related to RoHS compliances.
  • Declaration regarding the management of technical documents on RoHS as per EN50581.
  • Legal consent granted by the concerned department/ministry for selling their product.
  • Copies of agreement with dealers, collection centres, and recyclers.
  • Copy of agreement with TSDF (in case of CEEW5).
  • Copy of agreement with PRO (Producer Responsibility Organization) (if applicable).
Registration Process
Process of EPR Authorization is divided into following steps:
Step-1: Application with required enclosures
Step-2: Review of Application by CPCB
Step-3: Submission of additional information, if required by CPCB
Step-4: Grant of Certificate by CPCB
 
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