Benefits Of Epr Registration Certificate

Obtaining ISI Mark certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) offers numerous benefits for manufacturers, ensuring compliance with Indian standards and enhancing product credibility in the market. Here are some key benefits:

EPR Registration Process For E-WASTE

The EPR Registration Process for EPR includes several steps, such as:

1. Application Process
   1. Producers need to apply for registration on the portal.
   2. Only online applications will be accepted; no physical applications will be considered.
   3. The application must be submitted through the designated portal.
2. Registration Validity:
   1. The registration will be valid for five years from the date of issuance of the EPR Registration Certificate for the producer.
   2. Producers must apply for renewal 120 days before the registration expires.
3. Application Requirements:
   1. To obtain registration, producers must provide basic information along with details of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed in the market each financial year, specified by weight and covering the average end of life of their products.
   2. Producers need to submit self-declarations for RoHS compliance and ensure availability of documents as per EN 50581.
   3. Details of the awareness plan, as per Rule 6(3), must also be submitted.
4. Processing and Approval:
   1. Once an application is received on the portal, officials from the concerned Division of CPCB will review it.
   2. The application will be processed internally and submitted through the portal to the Competent Authority, CPCB, for approval.
   3. Upon approval, the Registration Certificate containing the EPR Registration Number, list of EEE, and EPR obligations will be issued to the producer through the portal.
5. Communication of Certificate:
   1. Once an application is received on the portal, officials from the concerned Division of CPCB will review it.
   2. The application will be processed internally and submitted through the portal to the Competent Authority, CPCB, for approval.
   3. Upon approval, the Registration Certificate containing the EPR Registration Number, list of EEE, and EPR obligations will be issued to the producer through the portal.
6. Incomplete Applications:
   1. In case of an incomplete application, all shortcomings will be communicated through the portal to the producer within 25 working days.
   2. The producer has to respond within 07 working days through the portal.
   3. After receiving the reply, the application will be processed as described in point (4) above.
7. Two-Part Submission:
   1. The registration process involves submitting information in two parts, namely Part A and Part B.
8. Issuing Registration:
   1. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) will provide registration within 30 working days after receiving a complete application on the registration portal.
9. Verification and Response:
   1. If an application is incomplete, the CPCB may review it within 25 working days and share a digital checklist of shortcomings through the portal.
   2. The checklist will be issued by the relevant CPCB division, and producers can view it by logging into the portal with their credentials.
10. Clarifications in EPR Camp:
    1. Producers will have designated time slots in the EPR Camp, where they can discuss and seek clarification on the digital checklist through video conferencing.
11. Granting Registration:
    1. The CPCB may approve registration on the portal and issue the EPR Registration Certificate along with targets and obligations to producers based on the information provided in their application.
12. Registration fee:
    1. Producers will need to pay a registration fee, as per the decision of the Central Board in its 194th Board Meeting.

Documents Required For EPR Registration

Conclusion:

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an important responsibility of a producer in India that makes producers responsible for handling the electronic waste from the products they make or import. To follow this rule, producers need to go through the EPR registration process with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) if they operate with electrical and electronic equipment in the Indian market.

Understanding the EPR certificate requirements is essential for a smooth certification process and compliance with environmental standards. Entities that embrace EPR registration and certification contribute to a greener and more responsible electronic waste management ecosystem.