EPR for battery waste will be a regulatory requirement under the rules of Battery Waste Management 2022 in India. Accordingly, manufacturers, importers, and brand owners of batteries will collect responsibility for the environmentally sound management of waste batteries at end-of-life. The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has come up with the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules notified on 22nd August 2022, due to which every producer and any person or entity manufacturing the battery shall have to get registered with the Central Pollution Control Board. Producers and manufacturers of batteries need to register.
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At Instacertify, we help businesses with EPR Plastic Waste Certification. Getting EPR Certification for Battery Waste with Instacertify streamlines Battery waste management as we offer a comprehensive approach to meet India’s Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, for environmentally responsible disposal and recycling of tyre waste.
We provide end-to-end solutions for EPR Certification from application and consulting to equipment and meeting annual EPR Targets. Our Certification Experts make sure that the entire certification process is seamless.
The following can apply for EPR battery waste certification:
1. Producers: Producers are organizations that produce, sell or distribute batteries and battery containing products.
2. Importer: The importers are liable for the disposal of battery waste, produced by imported items from other countries.
3. Assemblers: Assemblers, who import battery cells and assemble them into final products or devices.
4. Distributor/Dealer: The distributors / dealers of battery products should ensure that the batteries. they sold were covered under an EPR plan before selling.
5. Bulk Consumers: Large organizations, governmental agencies, and industrial businesses that use huge quantities of batteries fall in this category.
6. E-Waste Producers: For Battery-Containing Products – Those manufacturers who produce or sell the electronic products that contain batteries like mobile phones, laptops etc.
7. Authorized Representative: For foreign producers or importers, an Authorized Indian Representative can be designated to take care of EPR compliance and obtain authorization on behalf of a foreign entity.
1. Company Registration: Documents, Certificate of incorporation/registration of the company, PAN card of the Company, GST registration certificate, Company Proof of Address (Utility bill, Rental Agreement etc.).
2. Authorized Signatory Documents: Letter of authority from the company stating the one signatory authorized to handle the application for EPR.ID with the authorized signatory, like an Aadhar card, passport or voter ID.
3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan: An EPR program that outlines the strategy on waste battery collection, storage, recycling, and disposal for the company.
4. Information on Batteries and Products Containing Batteries: Product listing with the information of types of battery used, say, Lithium-ion, Lead-acid, etc.Number of batteries sold in the last financial year, Technical details and safety features of the batteries
5. Manufacturer/Importer License: Offer the import/export code certificate for the importers, For manufacturers, present the factory license or other applicable manufacturing licenses.
6. Collection, Recycling, and Disposal Partnership Agreements: MoU or agreements with licensed collectors and collectors’ agencies,Agreement with PROs (Producer Responsibility Organizations), if applicable,Certification of any acceptable recyclers with which the company is engaging to recycle waste of batteries
7. Collection System Evidence: Details and proof of an existing or proposed collection mechanism-whether reverse logistics for take-back schemes
8. Annual Sales and Waste Projections: The probable sales of the batteries one year from now and the Number of spent batteries to be recovered.
9. Recycling Process Process: Recycling plan for the collected batteries, including the recycling process and environmental safeguards, Agreements with licensed battery recyclers
10. Environmental Clearance (if applicable): If the firm has its own recycling or disposal facility, provide the environmental clearance certificate issued by the concerned authority.
11. Declaration: Self-declaration or affidavit stating compliance with the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, and other related environmental laws and regulations.
Step 1: Document collection and preparation for the EPR application
This Process includes the collection of all necessary documents for the filling of application.
Step 2: Registration on the CPCB Portal and Filing of Application
Post the collection of necessary documents the next step is to register on the CPCB EPR portal along with the filled form and Payment of the government fees applicable.
Step 3: Liaison with CPCB
After applying, we will liaise with the CPCB on your behalf. Once submitted, we constantly get in touch with authorities to monitor further ease in processing and address any query or additional requirements from the CPCB.
Step 4: Obtain EPR Authorization
After the successful review, our certification expert will facilitate the acquisition of the EPR Authorization Certificate issued by the CPCB.
1. Portable Batteries: like Alkaline Batteries, Lithium-ion batteries, Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) Consumer electronics- Mobile phones, Remote controls, Toys, Cameras etc.
2. Car Batteries: Lead-acid batteries (used by cars) Lithium-ion power cells for electric vehicles, Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in hybrid vehicles, Batteries of Scooters, Motorcycle or any other two/three-wheeled motor vehicles.
3. Industrial Batteries: like High-capacity lead-acid batteries for equipment, UPS systems, and backup, Lithium-ion battery as energy storage systems, and Batteries for use with big machinery, such as forklifts, cranes.
4. Electric Vehicle Batteries: like Lithium-ion (primarily in electric cars, buses, two-wheelers, etc., Novelty technology for EVs: solid-state batteries, Nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosphate batteries used in electric vehicles
5. Button Cell Batteries: Small round batteries used for low-power devices, for example, Watches, Hearing aids, medical devices (such as pacemakers, glucose meters) Calculators, Toys and small gadgets.
6. Back-up and Energy Storage Batteries: example- UPS batteries for computers, data centres, and other equipment, Storage batteries in the solar energy system, Batteries in telecommunication, medical, and emergency systems.
7. Battery-containing products: All products that contain either integrated or replaceable batteries fall under the EPR for battery waste.
8. Secondary or Rechargeable Batteries: like Consumer electronics: Lithium-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, etc, Nickel-metal hydride battery for home electrical devices, Lead-acid batteries for industry and automotive purposes.
Processing time for EPR: it takes a minimum of a few weeks to get extended producer responsibility battery waste EPR certificate, and actually it depends on the overall complexity of your business functioning, the completeness of papers submitted, and efficiency. Usually, the whole cycle for EPR Battery waste takes 6-8 weeks, depending on the document used, compliance documentation, the nature of the application.
E-waste has useful materials like plastics, iron, glass, and metals. It also has hazardous substances like lead and mercury. The most complex mix is in printed circuit boards.
Yes, E-Waste has hazardous substances like Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury.
The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 regulate E-Waste in India. They are effective from 01-04-2023. You can find the rules on CPCB’s website.
A Refurbisher repairs or assembles used electrical and electronic equipment. They sell it in the market to extend its life.
Recyclers and Refurbishers can collect E-Waste from anywhere in the country.
Bulk consumer’ refers to any entity that has used over a thousand units of electrical and electronic equipment. This includes e-retailers.
Historical E-Waste’ refers to e-waste from electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule-I. It was available before these rules came into effect.
Producers have recycling targets under EPR. These targets start from 1st April 2023. For FY 2023-24 & FY 2024-25, they aim to recycle 60% of waste. This increases to 70% in FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27, 80% in FY 2027-28, and more.
