Overview of EPR Registration For E‐Waste Management

E-waste, commonly referred to as electronic garbage, is a globally expanding stream of wasted goods. As more people use electronic items, India presently produces up to 50 million tonnes of e-waste yearly, and this number is anticipated to rise. accessible. E-waste includes electrical and electronic equipment that is out-of-date, undesired, or damaged, such as refrigerators and cellphones that have outlived their usefulness.

Refusing unnecessary items, reducing what you do need, reusing what you consume, recycling everything you can't refuse, reduce, or reuse, and composting the rest are all important aspects of responsible waste management." Various toxic substances included in e-waste pose threats to the environment and to human health. Among these dangerous compounds are cadmium, brominated flame retardants, beryllium, mercury, lead, and other metals. These substances can leak into the air, water, and land when electronics are improperly disposed of. E-waste is riskier than most other types of municipal waste because of the high concentration of harmful chemicals and metals in it. The brain, kidneys, bones, reproductive system, and endocrine system can all suffer negative effects from prolonged exposure to these drugs.

What is e waste management and how to achieve it?

E-waste management is the process of gathering, recycling, reusing, and disposing of electronic trash sustainably to reduce its negative effects on the environment and human health. Due to a lack of awareness, managing e-waste has grown to be a substantial concern. E-waste management procedures need to be improved and recycling needs to receive more attention.

Exercise good control over the materials utilised in the production process in order to reduce waste formation. Through material-purchase evaluation and control methods, inventory tracking systems, and a reduction in the stock of excess raw materials, this can be accomplished.

Guideline for EPR authorization

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a notion that was codified into law in 2011. Manufacturers are required by EPR to promote ecologically sound management practises and handle the end-of-life stage of their products in an eco-friendly manner. Producers and importers of electrical or electronic equipment must get an EPR licence in order to comply with the

EPR licence or certificate, which is required. This programme promotes businesses to create more ecologically friendly products. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an agency of the Indian government's Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), is responsible for issuing the EPR Authorization.

EPR - e-waste (Management) rules 2022

The E- Waste (Management) Rules 2022, which are slated to go into effect on April 1, 2023, were released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change on November 2, 2022. These requirements require that all producers, manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers register on the portal, collect any e-waste created during the production, refurbishment, or disposal of any electrical and electronic equipment, and guarantee that it is recycled or disposed of properly. In order to conduct business, entities must register on the portal under the appropriate category, such as manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, or recycler.

It is the responsibility of the producers specified in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules to collect, recycle, and discard their electrical and electronic equipment using a licenced dismantler/recycler. To manage e-waste, they must work with authorised recyclers, and they must submit plans to CPCB for expected disposal amounts and procedures in order to receive the EPR Certificate. The capacity of e-waste generated, recycled, or handled by the entities may determine the registration fees and annual maintenance expenses.

Benefits of EPR registration certificate

EPR registration has a number of advantages, including encouraging e-waste recycling and reuse, lowering producers' costs for raw materials, ensuring environmentally friendly management of e-waste, enhancing the marketability of the product and brand, and promoting sustainable development by lowering waste production and resource misuse.

Mandatory products for EPR registration

Information technology and telecommunication equipment as well as consumer electrical and electronic products fall under the two main product categories that demand EPR Authorization. For certain products to continue being manufactured and sold in the Indian market, EPR Authorization is a requirement.

HOW TO APPLY FOR EPR AUTHORIZATION?

The EPR Authorization or EPR Registration process involves the following steps:

Document Preparation: Before submitting the application, the applicant must compile the needed paperwork and include the EPR Plan.
Filling Out the Application in the Required Format: The required application form must contain detailed information as well as the EPR plan.
Offline Application Submission: The applicant must submit the offline application, which includes the EPR plan and producer information, to the appropriate department.
Examining the application: CPCB officials will examine the application and EPR plan for approval. A checklist will be provided by the CPCB official within 25 days to request explanation if any missing documents are discovered.
EPR Approval: The CPCB Chairman must accept the carefully analysed EPR plan before the divisional head can give the EPR authorization.

Documents required for EPR registration

The following documents need to be submitted along with Form-1 for the EPR Authorization:

Address the manufacturer's or importer's proof paperwork.
A GST certificate showing the manufacturing unit's address.
A copy of any documentation or certificates issued by the company's directorate or registered office, or an import-export code letter.
Copies of contracts with retailers, collection facilities, recyclers, dismantlers, treatment, storage, and disposal (TSDF) facilities, etc.
A self-declaration in the format required by RoHS.
Technical records, including supplier declarations, product descriptions, details on the materials, parts, and/or subassemblies, and the outcomes of analytical tests.
Copies of authorizations from the SPCBs/PCCs, including TIN details, PAN details, incorporation certificate, IEC copy (for importers), and authorization provided by the relevant ministry or department, for marketing various items or conducting business.
Records pertaining to the EPR strategy.
Information about the proposed awareness campaigns and related projects.
Projected financial allocation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Timeline to obtain EPR authorization:

According to E-Waste laws, CPCB will provide EPR authorization within 120 days of receiving a comprehensive application. If an application is not complete, the CPCB may review it and respond with a checklist within 25 days.

Note: The Certificate issued will be valid for 5 years, while the Agreement will be valid for 1 year.

EPR Registration Fees:

You can get a quote from our EPR Registration expert team by contacting us for more information about the EPR Registration Fees.

How can DCK Management Services help you in obtaining the EPR Registration Certificate?

Your EPR Authorization/EPR Certificate can be obtained anywhere in India with the assistance of a team of specialists from DCK Management Services, the top EPR Registration consultant in Delhi.

Our EPR consulting team helps with every step of the registration procedure, from putting together the necessary paperwork to getting the licence. To ensure correct documentation and information flow throughout the certification process, we work directly with CPCB representatives and conduct follow-ups as necessary. Please get in touch with us for additional details and to speak with a member of our knowledgeable staff.