CPCB Electronics EPR Consulting

As per E-waste Management Rules, 2016, Every Producer after getting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Authorization from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) must follow the conditions mentioned in the Authorization.

‘Producer' refers to anyone who

• manufactures and sells electrical and electronic equipment and their components, consumables, parts or spares under their own brand,
• sells assembled electrical and electronic equipment and their components, consumables, parts or spares under their own brand, regardless of the selling technique used (dealer, retailer, e-retailer, etc.).

Electronic EPR Compliance

The abbreviation EPR means “Extended Producer Responsibility“. It is about the manufacturer being responsible for his product - starting from the design to the take-back and proper disposal. The goal is to keep the environmental impact as low as possible throughout the entire product life cycle. Permission to generate, handle, collect, obtain, store, transport, refurbish, dismantle, recycle, treat and dispose of e-waste, given to manufacturers, dismantlers, refurbishers, and recyclers is called authorization under E-waste management. We are the business partners that help the organizations with all kinds of E-Waste Management Certifications and Electronic EPR Compliance, so if anyone needs Electronic waste (E-Waste) Authorization Certification get in touch with us.

These rules of Electronic EPR Certification is applied to all manufacturers, producers, consumers, bulk customers, collection centres, dealers, e-retailers, refurbishers, dismantlers and recyclers who are engaged in the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage and processing of electrical and electronic waste or electrical and electronic equipment specified in Schedule I; including their components, consumables, parts, and spares which make the product operational but shall not apply to if:

• uses lead-acid batteries that are covered under the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 made under the Act;
• micro-enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006); and
• radio-active wastes as covered under the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962) and rules made thereunder. 

1.    Regulatory Compliance
Ensures adherence to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, enabling organizations to fulfill their legal responsibility for e-waste management.
2.    Legal Authorization for Market Operations
Allows producers, importers, and brand owners to legally manufacture, import, and sell electrical and electronic equipment in India.
3.    Environmental Protection
Promotes proper collection, recycling, and environmentally sound disposal of electronic waste, reducing pollution and environmental risks.
4.    Corporate Sustainability Commitment
Demonstrates responsible business practices and supports organizational sustainability and ESG initiatives.
5.    Resource Recovery & Circular Economy
Encourages recycling and recovery of valuable materials from e-waste, supporting efficient resource utilization and circular economy goals.
 

Step 1: Applicability Assessment
Evaluation of the organization’s activities to determine its eligibility and obligations under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. This includes identifying whether the entity falls under the category of Producer, Importer, or Brand Owner and determining the applicable EPR targets.

Step 2: Data Collection & Documentation
Compilation of essential company information, product details, sales or import data of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and supporting regulatory documents required for EPR registration.

Step 3: CPCB Portal Registration
Creation of login credentials and registration of the entity on the official E-Waste EPR portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Step 4: Preparation of EPR Plan
Development of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) plan outlining the mechanism for collection, channelization, recycling, and environmentally sound management of e-waste through authorized recyclers or Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).

Step 5: Application Submission & Review
Submission of the EPR registration application along with all required documents on the CPCB portal. The application is reviewed by CPCB authorities, and any clarifications or queries are addressed during the evaluation process.

Step 6: Grant of EPR Registration Certificate
Upon successful verification and approval by CPCB, the organization is issued an Electronic EPR Registration Certificate, authorizing it to place electrical and electronic equipment in the market in compliance with regulatory requirements.
 

1.  Documents required for Producers

• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Certificate
• PAN Card of the Company
• GST Registration Certificate
• Details of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) manufactured
• Product Catalogue / Technical Specifications
• Annual Sales Data of EEE placed in the Indian market
• Brand Name / Product Category Details

2. Documents required for Importers

• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Certificate
• PAN Card of the Company
• GST Registration Certificate
• Import Export Code (IEC)
• Details of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) imported
• Product Catalogue / Technical Specifications
• Import Data of EEE placed in the Indian market

3. Documents required for Brand Owners

• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Certificate
• PAN Card of the Company
• GST Registration Certificate
• Brand Authorization / Trademark Certificate
• Details of branded Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
• Sales Data of EEE sold under the brand name

1.    Applicability Assessment
Evaluation of the organization’s obligations under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and identification of the applicable category such as Producer, Importer, or Brand Owner.

2.    Documentation Support
Assistance in compilation, verification, and structuring of all required documents as per the requirements of the Central Pollution Control Board.

3.    EPR Action Plan Preparation
Development of a structured plan outlining the collection, channelization, and recycling mechanism for e-waste through authorized recyclers or PROs.

4.    CPCB Portal Filing
Registration on the CPCB portal, preparation of the EPR application, and submission of supporting documents.

5.    Regulatory Coordination
Handling CPCB queries, application tracking, and providing necessary clarifications during the approval process.

6.    EPR Registration Certificate
Successful issuance of the Electronic EPR Registration Certificate authorizing the entity to operate in compliance.