CPCB issues directions to Recyclers and Producers under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 to facilitate generation of EPR Certificates

The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice and directed the Recyclers and Producers as defined under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 to do the following:

1. Recyclers are required to maintain records of sales and purchase of different recovered materials (end product) and E-Waste through invoices linked to GST respectively for generation of   Extended Producers Responsibility (“EPR”) Certificate;
2. The Recyclers are required to have E-Invoices through GST Portal for sale/purchase of different recovered materials (End Product) and E-Waste respectively;
3. Producers must accept sales invoices linked to GST for end products from E-Waste Recyclers as a proof of recycling.

Background: Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, recyclers are required to generate EPR Certificate through EPR Portal.

A Copy of the Notification is linked below for your ease of reference.

Source: Central Pollution Control Board