EPR REGISTRATION FOR E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) regime is under implementation in Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, according to which it is the responsibility of Producers, Importers and Brand-owners to ensure processing of their plastic packaging waste through recycling, re-use or end of life disposal (such asco-processing/Waste-to-energy/Plasticto-oil/roadmaking/industrial-composting).In order to streamline implementation process of EPR, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, in its fourth Amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, dated February 16, 2022, notified ‘Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging’ in the Schedule II of the Rules. As per these guidelines, Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) shall have to register through the online centralized portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Accordingly, this portal has been developed to register PIBOs who are operating in more than two States with CPCB and those operating in one or two States/UTs shall be registered with the concerned State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). PWPs shall also have to register with the concerned SPCB/PCC in accordance with the provisions of the Section 13(3) of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 on this centralized portal developed by CPCB. The EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging provides provision for registration of PIBOs/ PWPS in accordance with the notified EPR Guidelines. The portal will help in improving accountability, traceability and transparency of fulfilment of EPR Obligations. The portal is planned to have seven modules, which allows registration of PWPs and PIBOs, issue certificates by PWPs & exchange of credits, allows real-time monitoring of transactions between PIBOs and PWPs, allows levy of environmental compensation and provides system generated reports and facilitates filing of annual returns for the stakeholders. Presently three modules of EPR portal “Registration of PIBOs”, “Registration of PWPs” and “Generation & Transfer of EPR Certificates” are operational. The remaining modules shall be integrated shortly.
Categories of plastic packaging under EP
Category I
Rigid package plastic

Category II
Flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer (more than one layer with different types of plastic)

Category III
Multilayered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic)

Category IV
Plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of compostable plastics

Mandatory Product List
Categories of electric or electronic equipment | Electric or electronic equipment code |
Information technology and telecommunication equipment: | |
Centralized Data Processing: Mainframes, mini frames | ITEW1 |
Personal computers | ITEW2 |
Laptop computers | ITEW3 |
Notebook computers | ITEW4 |
Notepad computers | ITEW5 |
Printers comprising cartridges | ITEW6 |
Copying equipment | ITEW7 |
Electric and electronic typewriters | ITEW8 |
User terminals and systems | ITEW9 |
Facsimile | ITEW10 |
Telex | ITEW11 |
Telephones | ITEW12 |
Pay telephones | ITEW13 |
Cellular telephones | ITEW15 |
Answering systems | ITEW16 |
Consumer Electric and Electronics: | |
Television (either Liquid Crystal Display and Light Emitting Code Technology) | CEEW1 |
Refrigerator | CEEW2 |
Washing machine | CEEW3 |
Air conditioners, except the centralized air conditioner | CEEW4 |
Fluorescent and other mercury-containing lamps | CEEW5 |
Benefits of EPR Registration Certificate
1. 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.
2. EPR ensures the management of e-waste in environmentally friendly manner, hence reduce the harmful impact of e-waste on environment.
3. EPR Authorization from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enhance the goodwill of the product and brand reputation in the market.
4. EPR promotes sustainable development, hence lowers the waste generation and misuse of the natural resources.
documents required for EPR authorisation
Following are the documents required for EPR authorisation:
- Identity proof (PAN Card)
- Details of the person authorized to sign the documents
- Contact details
- Address proof
- BIS License
- Details of compliance with RoHS
- Certificate of incorporation of the manufacturer/importer
- IEC Certificate
- Country of Origin
- Estimation of E-waste
- Product details
- Copy of agreement entered with recyclers, storage and disposal dealers, collection centres, etc.
- Details of toll-free number and website
- ERP Plans
- Any other document as may be required