Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, manufacturers, producers, refurbishers and recyclers of notified electrical and electronic equipment must register on the CPCB EPR portal. Producers get annual recycling targets based on quantities sold and meet them by buying EPR certificates generated by registered recyclers. Returns are filed on the portal.
Who must register
- Producers placing notified EEE on the market, including importers and brand owners
- Manufacturers of notified EEE
- Refurbishers
- Recyclers, who generate EPR certificates
EPR targets
Producers receive recycling targets based on the quantity of equipment sold in earlier years, with targets increasing over time. Targets are met by purchasing certificates from registered recyclers through the portal.
Registration process
- Register on the CPCB portal with entity details, GST and product list.
- Provide sales data and product codes.
- Receive registration and targets.
- Buy certificates and file returns by due dates.
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Environmental compensation is levied for unmet targets and for operating without registration. Unregistered producers also face restrictions on selling notified products.
Frequently asked questions
Do importers of electronics need e-waste EPR?
Yes. Importers placing notified electrical and electronic equipment on the Indian market are producers under the rules and must register and meet EPR targets.
Can I sell electronics without e-waste registration?
Producers of notified EEE must register before placing products on the market. Selling without registration can attract environmental compensation and enforcement action.
What is the role of a recycler?
Registered recyclers process e-waste and generate EPR certificates on the portal based on quantities recycled, which producers buy to meet their targets.
Are there annual returns under e-waste rules?
Yes. Producers, recyclers and refurbishers file returns on the CPCB portal at the frequency prescribed under the rules.
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