Extended producer responsibility for Electronics
Extended Producer Responsibility for Electronics
“Revolutionizing Waste Management: Why Extended Producer Responsibility for Electronics is a Game Changer!”
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) protocol emphasizes the manufacturer’s role in regulating the life cycle of their products after consumption, and it has gained significance due to the mounting pollution levels. In 2011, the Indian Government introduced the EPR policy and accredited the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to authorize EPR certifications.
Under the jurisdiction of the Environment Ministry, CPCB has been given the authority to authorize new E-waste rules. To obtain E-waste management certification, companies are required to consult CPCB. This is where EPR CERTIFICATE ONLINE can utilize their expertise to ensure your product meets the necessary criteria.
At EPR CERTIFICATE ONLINE, we offer EPR authorization registration consulting services, serving as a liaison and PRO in the field. Our expertise can help you navigate the related regulations and provide the following services:
• Assisting with obtaining the necessary requirements for product lifecycle recycling
• Providing step-by-step guidance on EPR (Pollution Control) form filling procedures with CPCB
• Creating awareness about product usability and disposal
• Advising on end-of-life product and waste disposal markings
• Offering support for record-keeping (Form 2 Support)
• Maintaining all relevant records and filing annual returns to meet legal requirements
• Facilitating Pan India Authorization acquisition.
Under the E-Waste Rules of 2016, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires producers to take physical and financial responsibility for the proper treatment and systematic reuse of their disposals. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has emphasized the need for all producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment to obtain EPR certification.
These rules apply to every entity involved in the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage, and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment. This includes manufacturers, producers, consumers, bulk consumers, collection centers, dealers, e-retailers, refurbishers, dismantlers, and recyclers.
To obtain EPR certification, the concerned producer must fill out Form-1, after which CPCB will grant the respective authorization within 120 days after thorough inspection. Once acquired, the certificate is valid for five years from the announcement date.
To renew their certificate before the 120-day expiration period, producers must file a compliance report obtained from the relevant State Pollution Control Board. Furthermore, every year, producers must submit their annual records on or before the 30th day of June.
Empowering Responsible Producers: EPR Authorization and Implementation Services
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the responsibility of any producer of electrical or electronic equipment to ensure the environmentally sound management of e-waste through proper channelization. EPR may involve implementing a take-back system, establishing collection centers, or both, and making agreed arrangements with EPR authorized dismantlers or recyclers, either individually or collectively.
| Category of EEE | EEE Code | Examples of Products |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology and telecommunications equipment | IT | Computers, laptops, printers, mobile phones, fax machines, etc. |
| Consumer electronics and appliances | CE | Televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, etc. |
| Medical devices | ME | Diagnostic equipment, monitoring equipment, dialysis machines, etc. |
| Monitoring and control instruments | MC | Weighing scales, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, etc. |
| Automatic dispensers | AD | Vending machines, ATM machines, water dispensers, etc. |
| Photovoltaic panels | PV | Solar panels, solar water heaters, etc. |
| Electrical and electronic toys and leisure equipment | EL | Video game consoles, remote-controlled cars, drones, etc. |
| Electrical and electronic tools | ET | Drills, saws, grinders, etc. |
| Industrial equipment (large and small) | IE | Generators, compressors, pumps, etc. |
| Electrical and electronic instruments | EI | Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc. |
| Electrical and electronic monitoring and control instruments | EM | Temperature controllers, programmable logic controllers, etc. |
| Lighting equipment (including household, office and commercial) | LE | Light bulbs, LED lamps, fluorescent tubes, etc. |
| Electrical and electronic equipment used in the generation, transfer, and measurement of electrical currents, electromagnetic fields, and waves | GM | Transformers, circuit breakers, relays, etc. |