Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, producers of batteries, meaning manufacturers, importers and brand owners, must register on the CPCB centralised EPR portal and meet collection and recycling targets for waste batteries, usually by buying EPR certificates from registered recyclers and refurbishers. The rules cover portable, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries.
Who is covered
- Manufacturers and importers of batteries or battery-containing equipment
- Brand owners selling under their name
- Recyclers and refurbishers
Producer obligations
- Register on the CPCB portal before placing batteries on the market.
- Meet annual collection and recycling targets.
- Purchase EPR certificates from registered recyclers.
- File returns and meet recycled content obligations as they phase in.
Recyclers and refurbishers
They register on the portal, obtain SPCB consents and hazardous waste authorisation, and generate EPR certificates based on processed quantities.
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Environmental compensation applies for unmet targets and non-registration.
Frequently asked questions
Do importers of laptops need battery EPR?
Importers of equipment containing batteries are producers for those batteries and generally need to register and meet targets.
What replaced the Batteries Management and Handling Rules?
The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 replaced the 2001 rules and extended coverage to all battery types.
Are EV batteries covered?
Yes. Electric vehicle batteries are a separate category with their own targets.
How are targets calculated?
Based on quantities placed on the market in earlier years and the battery category, as prescribed.
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