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EPR Registration for E-Waste Management Consultant
Overview of EPR Authorisation for E-waste Management
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authorisation is the permission given by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to the Producer, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBO) of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). The EPR authorisation is mandatory and given for environmentally sound management of e-waste produced. A legislative strategy, EPR, is implemented by industrialised countries to promote and encourage the reuse, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal of electronic waste.
Extended Producer Responsibility ensures that the responsibility of disposing of of e-waste lies on the manufacturer of the goods. EPR must be fulfilled by implementing EPR plans and targets outlined in the authorisation certificate, including the details of the PRO and e-waste exchange process. EPR Authorisation is required for buyback, recycling and reuses through collection from dealers, collection centres, etc. This is achieved through a buyback arrangement, exchange scheme, Deposit Refund System or providing other means to incentivise the end-user so that collection and recycling (or disposal) can be done by authorised units (collectors, dismantlers, refurbishers) in the formal sector as per the guidelines issued by the CPCB.
EPR - E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change issued E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022 on November 2, 2022. This will go into effect on April 1, 2023.
As per this regulation, all manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, and recyclers shall have to register on the portal and collect e-waste generated during the manufacturing, refurbishing, or disposal of any electrical and electronic equipment and ensure its recycling or disposal. The Entities must register on the portal under the appropriate category, such as manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, or recycler. If an entity falls into more than one category, it must register under each category separately. It is illegal for any entity to conduct business without registration.
All entities shall have to file annual and quarterly returns in the prescribed form on the portal on or before the end of the month following the quarter or year to which the return relates.
These regulations shall apply to all manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, dismantlers, and recyclers engaged in the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishment, dismantling, recycling, and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I.
The Central Pollution Control Board may charge registration fees and annual maintenance fees on entities seeking registration under these rules based on the capacity of e-waste generated, recycled or handled by them, as determined by the Central Pollution Control Board with the approval of the Steering Committee.
The producer of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I must first register on the portal to obtain and implement extended producer responsibility targets as per Schedule III and IV.
Producers who have extended producer responsibility plans under the provisions of the erstwhile E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, shall migrate under these rules in accordance with the procedure established by the Central Pollution Control Board with the approval of the Steering Committee.
Why is CPCB EPR Registration is Necessary for Plastic Waste and E-Waste Management?
- CPCB EPR Registration means channelization to e-waste in a proper manner for environment-friendly carrying out of business.
- Every producer who is selling electronic items i.e. LED TV & LED parts, washing machine, minicomputer, chargers Computer & computer parts with input and output devices, personal computer, laptop, laptop parts -battery, mainframe, facsimile, air conditioners, and air conditioner parts, telephone, smartphone, feature phone, and many more products containing electrical circuits and parts require to obtain EPR Certificate for Import.
- The government has taken certain steps under EPR registration authorization for appropriate e-waste collection, channelization, disassembling, and disposing of electronic waste after the end of life.
- We provide EPR authorization registration to have standing in the market and Services for related matters.
- EPR Certificate is the obligation of every manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) for the channelization of e-waste to an authorized business.
Why PIBOs need EPR Authorisation?
When a producer introduces a product along with plastic packaging in the market that EEE will result in e-waste after being discarded. This e-waste can be in the form of plastic parts (recyclable and non-recyclable plastic waste), metal parts, wires, electronic chips, hazardous metals and chemicals found in their components (cadmium, lead, mercury), toxic chemicals used in the production of EEE ( PCTs and PCBs) and even some valuable metals. Keeping all this in mind, EPR was required to be practised.
EPR authorisation is based on the Polluter Pays principle. Thus, the entities that produce waste will need EPR Authorisation. Apart from all these are furbisher, also needs EPR authorisation.
Benefits of EPR Registration Certificate
- EPR promotes the recycling and reuse of the e-waste (Electrical and electronics waste), hence reduces the cost of raw material for the producers/manufacturers.
- EPR ensures the management of e-waste in environmentally friendly manner, hence reduce the harmful impact of e-waste on environment.
- EPR Authorization from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enhance the goodwill of the product and brand reputation in the market.
- EPR promotes sustainable development, hence lowers the waste generation and misuse of the natural resources.
Documents Required for EPR Authorisation
The main documents required to obtain an EPR Authorisation for e-waste management are as follows:
- EPR plan mentioning the required details
- GST Certificate
- Copy of permission from the concerned Department/Ministry for selling their product
- Sole proprietor or Authorized Signatory KYC
- Copies of agreement with collection centres
- Excel sheet including details of imported products
- Copies of agreement with dealers
- Memorandum of Association
- Copies of agreement with dismantlers/recyclers
- Certification of Incorporation (CIN)
- Copies of agreement with Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
- Company’s PAN card
- Self-declarations on ROHS
- Copy of DGFT permission / license (IEC certificate)
- Copy of agreement with PRO (if applicable)
Registration Process for E-Waste EPR Authorisation
Documents & Fee Submission: The applicant must file an EPR Authorisation form, all required documents, and a comprehensive EPR Plan for the collection, dismantling and recycling of the products.
Document Scrutiny by CPCB: The Chairman of the CPCB approves or rejects the application based on the EPR plan. In case of incomplete applications or any issue flagged, the applicant will be given a timeframe to resolve such issues.
Grant of EPR authorisation: CPCB issues EPR authorisation within 120 days of receiving the accepted application. In case of amendment in rules, a revised NOC is issued.
Timeline
CPCB shall provide EPR authorization within 120 days of receiving a complete application, as per E-Waste regulations. In case of incomplete application, the CPCB may verify the application and respond with a check list within 25 days.
Note: Agreement will be signed for 1 year, and the Certificate granted will be valid for 5 years.
EPR Registration Fees
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EPR Registration For E-waste Categories of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
S.No. | Categories of electrical and electronic equipment | EEE Code | Average Life |
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1 | Centralized data processing: Mainframe | ITEW1 | 10 |
2 | Centralized data processing: Minicomputers | ITEW1 | 5 |
3 | Personal Computing: Personal Computers (Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) | ITEW2 | 6 |
4 | Personal Computing: Laptop Computers(Central Processing Unit with input and output devices) | ITEW3 | 5 |
5 | Personal Computing: Notebook Computers | ITEW4 | 5 |
6 | Personal Computing: Notepad Computers | ITEW5 | 5 |
7 | Printers including cartridges | ITEW6 | 10 |
8 | Copying equipment | ITEW7 | 8 |
9 | Electrical and electronic typewriters | ITEW8 | 5 |
10 | User terminals and systems | ITEW9 | 6 |
11 | Facsimile | ITEW10 | 10 |
12 | Telex | ITEW11 | 5 |
13 | Telephones | ITEW12 | 9 |
14 | Pay telephones | ITEW13 | 9 |
15 | Cordless telephones | ITEW14 | 9 |
16 | Cellular telephones : Feature phones | ITEW15 | 7 |
17 | Cellular telephones : Smart phones | ITEW15 | 5 |
18 | Answering systems | ITEW16 | 5 |
19 | Television sets (including sets based on Liquid Crystal Display and Light Emitting Diode technology) | CEEW1 | 9 |
20 | Refrigerator | CEEW2 | 10 |
21 | Washing Machine | CEEW3 | 9 |
22 | Air-conditioners excluding centralized air conditioning plants | CEEW4 | 10 |
23 | Fluorescent and other Mercury containing lamps | CEEW5 | 2 |
24 | Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Bluetooth enabled devices | ITEW17 | 3 |
25 | Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Telecommunication Antenna | ITEW17 | 7 |
26 | Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Transmitters | ITEW17 | 5 |
27 | Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications - Wi-Fi/wireless enabled Devices | ITEW17 | 3 |
28 | walkie talkie | ITEW17 | 5 |
29 | Products or equipment of Transmitting sound, images or other information by Telecommunications Radio/Satellite Telephone | ITEW17 | 7 |
30 | BTS (all components excluding structure of tower) | ITEW18 | 15 |
31 | Tablets, I-PAD | ITEW19 | 5 |
32 | Phablets | ITEW20 | 5 |
33 | Scanners | ITEW21 | 5 |
34 | Routers | ITEW22 | 10 |
35 | GPS | ITEW23 | 5 |
36 | UPS -upto 2 KVA | ITEW24 | 7 |
37 | UPS -greater than 2 KVA | ITEW24 | 10 |
38 | INVERTER -upto 2 KVA | ITEW25 | 7 |
39 | INVERTER -greater than 2 KVA | ITEW25 | 10 |
40 | Modems | ITEW26 | 5 |
41 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE DEVICES FOR FLASH DRIVE (SMALL DEVICES) | ITEW27 | 5 |
42 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE DEVICES FOR LARGE DRIVE LIKE SERVER | ITEW27 | 10 |
43 | Screen, Electronic Photo frames, Electronic Display Panel, Monitors | CEEW6 | 7 |
44 | Radio sets | CEEW7 | 8 |
45 | Set top Boxes | CEEW8 | 8 |
46 | Video Cameras | CEEW9 | 10 |
47 | Video Recorders | CEEW10 | 5 |
48 | Hi-Fi Recorders | CEEW11 | 5 |
49 | Audio Amplifiers | CEEW12 | 10 |
50 | Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - CCTV Camera with DVR & NVR | CEEW13 | 7 |
51 | Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications Projector | CEEW13 | 7 |
52 | Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - Digital sound and video recorder and player | CEEW13 | 7 |
53 | Other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications - Others products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images including signals and other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications | CEEW13 | 7 |
54 | HDCOM USED FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING | CEEW13 | 10 |
55 | Solar panels/cells, solar Photovoltaic panels/cells/modules. | CEEW14 | 15 |
56 | Luminaires for fluorescent lamps with the exception of luminaires in households | CEEW15 | 2 |
57 | High intensity discharge lamps, including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps | CEEW16 | 2 |
58 | Low pressure sodium lamps | CEEW17 | 2 |
59 | Other lighting or equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light excluding filament bulbs -LED BULBS/TUBES/CONSUMER LUMINARIES & CONSUMER LED DRIVES | CEEW18 | 4 |
60 | Other lighting or equipment for the purpose of spreading or controlling light excluding filament bulbs -PROFESSIONALS LUMINARIES & DRIVES | CEEW18 | 8 |
61 | Digital camera | CEEW19 | 5 |
62 | Large cooling appliances | LSEEW1 | 10 |
63 | Freezers | LSEEW2 | 10 |
64 | Other large appliances used for refrigeration, conservation and storage of food | LSEEW3 | 10 |
65 | Clothes dryers | LSEEW4 | 10 |
66 | Dish Washing Machines | LSEEW5 | 10 |
67 | Electric cookers | LSEEW6 | 7 |
68 | Electric stoves | LSEEW7 | 7 |
69 | Electric hot plates | LSEEW8 | 5 |
70 | Microwaves, Microwave Oven | LSEEW9 | 10 |
71 | Other large appliances used for cooking and other processing of food | LSEEW10 | 10 |
72 | Electric heating appliances | LSEEW11 | 10 |
73 | Electric radiators | LSEEW12 | 7 |
74 | Other large appliances for heating rooms, beds, seating furniture | LSEEW13 | 7 |
75 | Electric fans | LSEEW14 | 10 |
76 | Other fanning, exhaust ventilation and conditioning equipment | LSEEW15 | 10 |
77 | Vacuum cleaners | LSEEW16 | 10 |
78 | Carpet sweepers | LSEEW17 | 10 |
79 | Other appliances for cleaning | LSEEW18 | 10 |
80 | Appliances used for sewing, knitting, weaving and other processing for textiles | LSEEW19 | 7 |
81 | Iron and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing - Dry iron | LSEEW20 | 15 |
82 | Iron and other appliances for ironing, mangling and other care of clothing - Steam Iron/Garment Steamer | LSEEW20 | 10 |
83 | Grinders, coffee machines and equipment for opening or sealing containers or packages | LSEEW21 | 10 |
84 | Smoke detector | LSEEW22 | 10 |
85 | Heating Regulators | LSEEW23 | 5 |
86 | Thermostats | LSEEW24 | 5 |
87 | Automatic dispensers for hot drinks | LSEEW25 | 7 |
88 | Automatic dispensers for hot or cold bottles or cans | LSEEW26 | 7 |
89 | Automatic dispensers for solid products | LSEEW27 | 10 |
90 | Automatic dispensers for money | LSEEW28 | 10 |
91 | All appliances which deliver automatically all kinds of products | LSEEW29 | 10 |
92 | Indoor air purifier | LSEEW30 | 10 |
93 | Hair dryer | LSEEW31 | 5 |
94 | Electric shaver | LSEEW32 | 5 |
101 | Tools for riveting, nailing or screwing or removing rivets, nails, screws or similar uses | EETW5 | 10 |
102 | Tools for welding, soldering, or similar use | EETW6 | 10 |
103 | Equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other treatment of liquid or gaseous substance by other means | EETW7 | 10 |
104 | Tools for mowing or other gardening activities | EETW8 | 10 |
105 | Electrical trains or car racing sets | TLSEW1 | 2 |
106 | Hand-held video games consoles | TLSEW2 | 2 |
107 | Video games | TLSEW3 | 2 |
108 | Computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc. | TLSEW4 | 5 |
109 | Sports equipment with electric or electronic components | TLSEW5 | 5 |
110 | Coin slot machines | TLSEW6 | 8 |
111 | Radiotherapy equipment and accessories | MDW1 | 20 |
112 | Cardiology equipment and accessories | MDW2 | 10 |
113 | Dialysis equipment and accessories | MDW3 | 10 |
114 | Pulmonary ventilators and accessories - Diagnostic Cardiology | MDW4 | 7 |
115 | Pulmonary ventilators and accessories - Anaesthesia & Respiratory | MDW4 | 10 |
116 | Nuclear Medicine Equipment and accessories | MDW5 | 20 |
117 | Laboratory equipment for in vitro diagnosis and accessories | MDW6 | 15 |
118 | Analysers and accessories | MDW7 | 10 |
119 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - MRI | MDW8 | 15 |
120 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - PET CT/PET | MDW8 | 20 |
121 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - SPECT CT/ SPECT | MDW8 | 20 |
122 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - CT | MDW8 | 15 |
123 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories US | MDW8 | 10 |
124 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - Computed Tomography | MDW8 | 20 |
125 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner, Computed Tomography Scanner, & Ultrasound Equipment along with accessories - Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging | MDW8 | 10 |
126 | Fertilization tests equipment and accessories | MDW9 | 10 |
127 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories- Maternal & Infant care products | MDW10 | 7 |
128 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories- C-Arm | MDW10 | 12 |
129 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Monitoring Solution products/High end | MDW10 | 15 |
130 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - X-ray and fluoroscopy | MDW10 | 12 |
131 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Mammography devices | MDW10 | 12 |
132 | Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories - Other electric appliances/equipment/kits used for preventing, screening, detecting, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing, examining, investigating, probing, treating illness sickness, disease, disorder, affliction, infection, injury, trauma, abuse or disability including the Mobiles, Tablets or any other device with the features having the potential of sex selection and their accessories | MDW10 | 7 |
133 | Gas analyser | LIW1 | 8 |
134 | Equipment having electrical and electronic components | LIW2 | 8 |