CPCB Battery EPR Consulting

• --  To submit an annual return of their sales and buy-backs to the State Pollution Board in Form 1 by December 31st of each year at the latest.
• --  Through advertisements, publications, posters and other methods public awareness should be created. 
• --  Establishment of collection centres at various locations, either individually or jointly, to collect used batteries from consumers or dealers.
• --  Manufacturers must file annual returns in Form 1 with the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), on or before the 30th day of June following the financial year to which the return relates.
• --  It must be ensured that used batteries are only supplied to recyclers who have been approved for this.
• --  Record the battery waste generated, handled and disposed of by the manufacturer in Form 6 and make it accessible for inspection by the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).
• --  Used batteries collected must be ensured in accordance with the Schedule when new batteries are sold, with the exception of those sold to original equipment manufacturers and bulk consumers (s).

Battery EPR Registration / Batteries EPR Compliance from the concerned Pollution Control Board is required by any individual or a business entity that is involved in the manufacturing, importing or assembling of the batteries. This Battery EPR Authorisation is required for those who have the manufacturing or recycling facilities & the importers of Lead acid, li-ion batteries. 

Targets for Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization (EPRA)

During the first two years-

30% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in EPR Plan

During the third and fourth years-

40% of the amount of waste generation as indicated in EPR Plan

During the fifth and Sixth years-

50% of the amount of waste generation as indicated in EPR Plan

Seventh year onwards-

70% of the amount of waste generation as indicated in EPR Plan

Targets for Lead Acid Batteries

During the first two years - 90% of the quantity

During the third and fourth years- 100% of the quantity

The Government fee for Battery EPR annual Complince is Rs.2,500 or as per the quantity of batteries in Metric Tonnes Plus if the recycling target is alotted, then this is to be purchased from a CPCB registered Battery waste recycler. If an agency is hired for the Battery EPR annual compliance submission, it may charge you Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 for annual compliance fillings for the Battery EPR Certificate.

The process of EPR Registration involves the following steps:
1.    Prepare the required documents such as business registration certificate, PAN card, waste management plan and other relevant document. 
2.     Registration through online portal of CPCB.
3.    Submit the application along with the required document.
4.    Submission of the applicable government fee (CPCB Registration fee).
5.    The regulatory authority will review the application and approved it.