CPCB clarifies on non-applicability of EPR Authorization under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

Pursuant to the E- Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2018, the Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has issued a Clarification Document dated September 13, 2018, regarding the Non-Applicability of Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) Authorization under E-Waste (Management) Rules,2016 (“Rules”). The clarification specifies the cases where EPR authorization is not required as well as the category of people to whom it is not applicable.

EPR Authorization is not required for:

  1. Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“EEE”) (including their spare components, consumables) which are not listed in the Schedule-I of the Rules.
  2. The import of EEE for the purpose of selling to EPR Authorized Producers. Such importer, however, must submit the following documents:

(i)            Copy of agreements with EPR Authorised Producers for whom equipment is being imported.

(ii)           Copy of EPR Authorisation of the such Producer(s).

(iii)          Letter from EPR-Authorised Producers stating that Importer is importing on their behalf.

EPR Authorization is not applicable to:

  1. Consumers or Bulk Consumers importing EEE for self or captive use. Provided that the consumer or Bulk consumer submits Self–declaration on stamp paper declaring that EEE item being imported are intended for self or captive use and not for sale.

  1. Manufacturers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (including their spare components, consumables) listed in the Schedule-I of the Rules, if they are manufacturing and/or importing for the purpose of selling exclusively to EPR-Authorised producers.

The following documents are to be submitted by such manufacturer:

(i)            copy of agreements with EPR Authorised Producers for whom it is manufactured or imported.

(ii)           Copy of EPR Authorisation of the Producer(s) for whom it is manufactured and / or imported.

(iii)          Letter from EPR-Authorised Producers stating that the EEE is manufactured and/or imported on behalf of EPR-Authorised Producer.

Source: Central Pollution Control Board

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