(Extended Producer Responsibility)
Extended Producer Responsibility is the responsibility of every producer (Importer/Manufacturer) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) for channelization of e-waste to an authorized dismantler/recycler for environmentally sound management of e-waste.
Extended Producer’s Responsibility is mandatory for all Indian Manufacturers and importers of electronic items for E-waste management. EPR Authorization is given by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). We can help you in obtaining Extended producer responsibility on pan India basis.
CPCB has in their notice emphasized all producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment under the E-Waste rules of 2016 to get EPR certification
Every manufacturer, producer, consumer, bulk consumer, collection center, dealer, e-retailer, refurbisher, dismantler, and recycler involved in the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage, and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment listed comes under these E-waste rules.
WHY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY REGISTRATION?
- Extended producer responsibility authorization is for the channelization of e-waste in an environment-friendly manner.
- Every producer who is manufacturing/importing electronic items i.e. LED TV & LED parts, washing machine, minicomputer, chargers & 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 Extended producer responsibility authorisation.
- The government has taken appropriate steps under EPR authorization for the appropriate collection of e-waste, channelization, dismantling, and disposal of electronic waste after the end of its lifecycle.
- We provide extended producer responsibility authorization and its post-compliance.
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is mandatory for every manufacturer/importer of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) for the channelization of e-waste to an authorized recycler/dismantler.
Categories of electrical and electronic equipment including their components, consumables, parts, and spares covered under the rules: