EPR Registration for Businesses
Businesses placing electrical and electronic equipment on the Indian market must register for EPR with CPCB and meet annual collection and recycling targets. EPR registration involves documenting product categories, volumes, and collection channels through the CPCB portal.
- Register on the CPCB E-waste Management System portal.
- Producers must collect and channel e-waste through authorized recyclers to meet annual targets.
- Maintain detailed records of e-waste collected, recycled, and processed.
Registration Steps
Register on the CPCB E-waste Management System portal. Submit product categories, estimated quantities, collection mechanisms, and details of authorized recyclers. CPCB reviews and issues an EPR authorization with target quantities for the compliance year.
Target Achievement
Producers must collect and channel e-waste through authorized recyclers to meet annual targets. Targets are calculated based on market placement quantities and EPR credit mechanisms. PROs can assist in target achievement.
Record Keeping
Maintain detailed records of e-waste collected, recycled, and processed. File annual Form 6 returns through the CPCB portal. Retain invoices, certificates, and transport records for at least three years for audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EPR registration mandatory for all businesses?
Businesses that place electrical and electronic products on the Indian market must register for EPR with CPCB.
What is the registration fee?
CPCB charges a fee based on the scale of operations. Check the latest CPCB notification for current fee structures.
Can a PRO help with EPR?
Yes, Producer Responsibility Organizations can manage collection and recycling on behalf of producers to help meet EPR targets.