EPR Registration

EPR Registration is a mandatory certificate for all Producers, Manufacturers, Importers, and Brand Owners of Plastic waste, E-waste, Battery waste, Tyre waste, etc. to operate their business in India. EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility and as the name represents it puts the responsibility on the producer to recycle the waste in an environment-friendly manner. As per the EPR Rules of India, products that generate plastic waste, e-waste, battery waste or tyre waste are mandated to comply with EPR regulations. They are required to fulfil EPR compliance and obtain an EPR certificate to recycle the waste caused by the applicable products that might cause harm to our environment. 

EPR Registration in India aims to ensure sustainable development and to control waste generation. The producers of plastic, electronics and batteries need to obtain an EPR certificate from the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). If any applicable business fails to produce EPR Certification, they will face legal notices and penalties for violation of EPR laws and regulations.  

Types of EPR Registration in India

1. EPR for Plastic Waste Management
2. EPR for E-Waste Management
3. EPR for Battery Waste Management
4. EPR for Tyres Waste Management
5. EPR for Used Oil Management

Benefits of Obtaining an EPR Certificate for Import

• Environmental Impact Reduction: Businesses reduce pollution and preserve the environment by taking responsibility for the management of the full lifespan of applicable products. 
• Legal Compliance: By obtaining EPR Registration, Businesses can safeguard their brand reputation and financial stability by adhering to legal compliances, and regulations and reducing chances of legal consequences and penalties.
• Enhanced Brand Reputation: EPR authorization improves the brand image of the company by promoting sustainability and contributing to a greener future without impacting the environment. It also creates a positive impact on the brand and customers appreciate Customers respond favorably to such visionary actions building trust.
• Cost Savings: EPR allows you to streamline your business operation and also reduces the cost on production, minimizes the consumption of resources, etc. Also, obtaining EPR Certification avoid government penalties and notices helping you smooth the operation of your business.   
• Long-term Sustainability: EPR Registration preserves our environment and helps in developing sustainability goals. It also ensures long-term prosperity and growth of business and the environment as a whole. 
• Social Responsibility and Community Engagement: Businesses that operate in plastic waste, battery waste, and electronic waste hold responsibility for the full-life cycle of products. It encourages social responsibility among businesses for environmental protection and sustainable practice. 

EPR Registration for Plastic Waste

EPR Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, holds responsibility under Producers, manufacturers, Importers and Brand-owners to recycle and reuse the product's plastic waste and take accountability for end-of-life disposal. In order to streamline the production process of EPR Registration for plastic waste, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has mandated EPR under the 4th Amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022.

1. As per the EPR guidelines for plastic packaging, it is mandatory for Producers, Brandowners, and Importers to register under EPR regulation via Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 
2. Businesses functioning in two or more States with CPCB and those functioning in one or two States shall be registered under EPR  State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). 

EPR Registration for E-waste

EPR for E-waste mandates producers, manufacturers, and importers of electronic waste to take responsibility for end-life management like recycling and reuse for a sustainable future. Thus, businesses are mandated to register their company under EPR Registration. The CPCB shall provide an EPR Certificate to Producers after fulfilling all EPR compliances. Those business that manufactures and sell electrical products and their equipment or consumables spare parts under the brand name.

EPR Registration for Battery Waste

EPR Registration for Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 mandates producers to responsibly manage their battery waste and obtain EPR certificates to manufacturers or sell their products in India. As the world is gradually replacing fossil fuel power with emission-free electrification, battery waste has become an essential production. This leads to massive quantities of battery waste. The government of India issued the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to deal with such a situation. Battery Waste Management Rules mandate battery producers to take responsibility for collecting, refurbishing, and recycling waste batteries and recycling new batteries.  It aims to manage Battery waste in an eco-friendly manner to protect from any adverse effects.

How Om Garura Helps in Obtaining an EPR Certificate?

1. Assist in providing comprehensive support service in obtaining EPR certificate for plastic waste, electronic waste and battery waste. 
2. Help in complete product end-life management like collecting waste, refurbishing and recycling back to life. 
3. Coordinate with the recyclers to conduct the entire process.
4. Help in complete compliance management like documentation process, application process and obtaining EPR license from CPCB department.
5. Assist in filing quarterly and yearly returns as required by the CPCB department
6. Help in the arrangement of the company’s product waste as per the given target and recycle it back before the time.