The Government of India has introduced new rules for hazardous waste. These rules include a chapter on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for used oils . This change aims to make producers responsible for their products’ entire lifecycle, including disposal and recycling.
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1. Manufacturers: Companies that produce oils like automotive, hydraulic, or industrial oils.
2. Importers: Businesses or individuals importing oils for commercial purposes or resale.
3. Brand Owners: Companies that market oils under their brand names, even if they don’t manufacture them.
4. Distributors and Retailers: Businesses that distribute or sell oils.
5. Service Centres and Workshops: Automotive service centres, industrial maintenance workshops, and facilities that handle and dispose of oils regularly.
6. Bulk Consumers: Large-scale consumers like transportation companies, factories, and industries using oils in machinery and vehicles.
1.Company Registration Documents: Certificate of Incorporation, PAN Card of the Company and GST Registration Certificate.
2. Authorized Signatory Identification documents: Identification and authorization letter of the person responsible for the application.
3. Product Information: Details of the types of oils produced, imported, or sold, including quantities, specifications, and intended applications.
4. EPR Action Plan for Used Oils: A comprehensive plan outlining the mechanisms for the collection, recycling, and safe disposal of used oils, including collaboration with authorized recyclers.
5. Agreement with Authorized Recyclers: Agreements or contracts with CPCB/SPCB-approved recyclers or waste management companies to handle collection, recycling, or disposal.
6. Sales and Distribution Data: Annual sales records show how much oil is sold or distributed. This helps figure out how much waste might be made.
7. Collection Mechanism Documentation: We document how oil is collected and disposed of. This includes where it’s collected, take-back programs, and partnerships with waste agencies.
8. Board Resolution (if applicable): A board resolution lets us apply for EPR compliance. It also names who is in charge of following the rules.
9. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (if required): The EMP outlines how to lessen the environmental impact of used oils. It includes plans for spill prevention and waste reduction.
10. Compliance History (if applicable): We keep records of past compliance with waste management rules or EPR initiatives.
Step 1: Document Collection and Preparation
Our expert guides you in gathering all needed documents. This includes product details, recycler agreements, and an EPR Action Plan. They also help create a plan for safely collecting, treating, and disposing of used oils.
Step 2: Application Submission
Our expert prepares and submits the EPR application to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). They include all necessary documents and submit it for you.
Step 3: Review and Follow-up
We manage all communication with CPCB/SPCB. This includes answering any follow-up questions for more information or clarification.
Step 4: Issuance of EPR Certification
After approval, you get the EPR Authorization Certificate. This officially shows you meet the used oils management regulations.
1. Automotive Oil like engine oils, transmission oils, brake fluids, and gear oils for cars, motorcycles, trucks, and more.
2. Industrial Oils such as hydraulic oils, compressor oils, gear oils, and lubricants for industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
3. Transformer and Insulating Oils such as oils for transformers, electrical equipment, and machinery for insulation.
4. Marine Oils such as oils for marine engines and equipment in boats and ships.
5. Railway Oils like oils and lubricants for railway engines and equipment.
6. Process Oils like oils as raw materials in manufacturing, like rubber, plastics, and chemicals.
7. Metalworking Fluids like oils and lubricants for cooling and lubrication in metal cutting, forming, and machining.
8. Cooking and Edible Oils (where applicable) like Used cooking oils from restaurants, hotels, and food processing (if local rules require it).
OEMs of cars are not producers unless they buy and sell lubrication oil themselves. They must sell it under their own brand in the domestic market.
Some oils like white oil and process oils used in making things are not covered. Also, greases and other lubricants that don’t leave used oil behind don’t need EPR. But, producers must still register on the EPR Portal.
For units starting after 1st April, 2024, EPR rules start two years after they open. This is from the end of the financial year they started.
Used oil importers must do a few things. They need to register on the portal, meet EPR targets, and file annual reports on the portal.
Bulk generators are big producers like car makers, railways, and defence. They also include transport companies, industrial units, power companies, hotels, and restaurants. These entities produce over 100 metric tonnes of used oil a year.
If a company does more than one thing, like producing and recycling, it must register for each activity separately
Recycling means making new oil from used oil in a clean way. Re-refining is cleaning used oil to make new oil. Both follow rules set by the Central Pollution Control Board.
EPR certificates are good for two years from the end of the financial year they were issued. After that, they are automatically deleted from the EPR portal.
