EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Certificate – India

What is an EPR Certificate?

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Certificate is a mandatory authorization for producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) dealing with products that generate electronic waste (E-Waste), plastic waste, battery waste, or tire waste. It ensures that companies take responsibility for collecting, recycling, and properly disposing of their waste after consumer use.

📌 Issued By: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) / State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
📌 Required For: Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs), and Manufacturers
📌 Regulated Under: Environment Protection Act, 1986

Who Needs an EPR Certificate?

✅ Plastic Waste Management (PWM) EPR – Required for companies producing, importing, or using plastic packaging materials.
✅ E-Waste Management EPR – Required for manufacturers & importers of electrical and electronic products (EEE).
✅ Battery Waste Management (BWM) EPR – Required for producers & importers of batteries (including EV batteries).
✅ Tire Waste Management EPR – Required for importers of tires and manufacturers dealing with tire recycling.

Documents Required for EPR Registration

📜 Company Registration Certificate – GST, PAN, and Incorporation Certificate.
📜 Manufacturing / Import License – Proof of business operations.
📜 Details of Products & Waste Generated – Classification of E-Waste, Plastic Waste, etc.
📜 Estimated Annual Waste Generation Report – Expected waste quantities for collection.
📜 EPR Plan / Waste Management Plan – Strategy for waste collection, recycling, and disposal.
📜 Agreement with Waste Processors & Recyclers – Partnership proof with authorized recyclers.

Process for EPR Certification

1️⃣ Identify Applicable EPR Category – Determine if your business falls under plastic, e-waste, battery, or tire waste management.
2️⃣ Register on the CPCB Portal – Apply online through the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) website.
3️⃣ Submit Documents & Waste Management Plan – Provide business details, production/import data, and disposal plans.
4️⃣ Approval & Certification – CPCB verifies compliance and issues an EPR Registration Certificate.
5️⃣ Compliance & Annual Returns – Submit yearly reports on waste collection & recycling.

Why is an EPR Certificate Important?

✅ Mandatory for Import & Manufacturing – Required for legally operating in India.
✅ Ensures Environmental Compliance – Helps companies fulfill sustainability goals.
✅ Prevents Penalties & Legal Issues – Non-compliance can result in heavy fines or business bans.
✅ Boosts Brand Reputation – Companies with EPR certification are seen as environmentally responsible.