EPR Registration for Used Oil

For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact with your product details to Rekha Atri (+91 98118 03136) or Aditi Sharma (+91 7834822004).

Overview:

As industrial production, freight transportation and international trade continue to rise, used lubricating oil has emerged as a critical environmental concern. To address this, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. 

Under these rules, any entity involved in the production, import, sale, collection or recycling of lubricating oil must obtain EPR Registration from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

Whether your operations involve air freight cargo, sea freight shipping or domestic logistics, EPR registration ensures that used oil is scientifically collected, stored, transported and re-refined. This policy places responsibility on stakeholders across the freight and logistics value chain, helping India transition toward a sustainable and circular economy. 

Benefits:

Obtaining EPR Registration for Used Oil delivers regulatory, commercial and environmental advantages: 

• Legal Compliance: Ensures adherence to CPCB regulations, preventing penalties, shipment delays and compliance notices during customs clearance. 

• Market Legitimacy: Demonstrates environmental responsibility, strengthening credibility with global clients, top freight forwarders and logistics partners. 

• Cost Efficiency: Re-refining used oil consumes significantly less energy than producing crude oil, indirectly optimizing long-term logistics and operational costs. 

• Reduced Carbon Footprint: Supports sustainability goals by lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for manufacturers and shipping companies. 

• Seamless Logistics: Prevents shipment holds or rejection, ensuring smooth cargo delivery services and last-mile logistics. 

• Traceability: Establishes transparent tracking of used oil across the freight, storage and recycling lifecycle. 

Documents Required: 

To ensure smooth processing of your EPR registration for used oil, the following documents must be prepared accurately: 

Business & Identity Proofs: 

• Identity and address proof of the authorized signatory. 

• Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / MSME Certificate. 

• PAN Card and GST Registration Certificate. 

• Import Export Code (IEC) is mandatory for entities involved in international cargo or shipping services. 

Operational & Production Data: 

• Detailed manufacturing or processing information. 

• Annual production, sale and return data of lubricating or base oil. 

• Records of used oil generation, storage and collection for logistics tracking. 

• EPR Implementation Plan with target fulfilment strategy. 

Fees and Timelines: 

Fees 

Registration Fees (Based on MTPA) 

For a customized and competitive quotation, please contact with your product and logistics details: 

• Rekha Atri: +91 98118 03136 

• Aditi Sharma: +91 7834822004 

Timeline: 

The CPCB reviews applications after thorough verification of production data, shipping records and EPR plans. 
There is no fixed statutory timeline, as approvals depend on document accuracy and compliance completeness. 

Validity & Return: 
EPR authorization remains valid as per CPCB guidelines and requires annual return filing before or on 30th June of every financial year and continuous target fulfilment. 

The validity of the extended producer responsibility certificate shall be two years from the end of the financial year in which it was generated, and the expired certificate shall be automatically deleted or gets archived in EPR portal. 

Process to Apply:

The EPR registration process for used oil involves the following steps: 

• Pre-Assessment: Compile accurate documentation related to production volumes, imports and cargo transportation. 

• Online Submission: Register on the CPCB EPR Portal and submit the application with all supporting documents. 

• Review & Verification: CPCB evaluates the application for regulatory compliance and alignment with waste management standards. 

• Grant of Authorization: Upon approval, an official EPR Certificate is issued, permitting lawful handling and movement of used oil. 

• Target Fulfilment: Engage CPCB authorized recyclers to meet recycling obligations and maintain active registration status. 

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