India Strengthens E-Waste Management with Revised Rules and Online Portal
The focus on formalizing the sector, promoting scientific recycling, and holding producers accountable through EPR is expected to significantly improve how e-waste is handled and reduce its environmental impact.
CPCB Cracks Down on Fake EPR Certificates and Non-Compliant Plastic Waste Processors
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a series of stringent directions to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) regarding widespread non-compliance with Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, particularly concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
Guidelines for Used Oil Collection Handling, and Storage under EPR Framework
The primary objective of these guidelines is to provide standardized practices and regulatory requirements for Collection Agents handling used oil from industrial, commercial, and automotive facilities. The guidelines categorize Collection Agents based on their size, transport methods, and operational levels.
Guidelines On Authorization of EPRETP Operator And Functioning Of EPRETP
To facilitate the trading of EPR certificates, MoEF&CC has mandated the development of an Electronic Trading Platform (ETP). Operators of the ETP must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including financial stability, technological capability, and operational expertise. The ETP will ensure fair and transparent trading of certificates, aiding obligated entities in meeting their EPR targets.
Plastic Waste Processors Must Upload Valid GST e-Invoices on EPR Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued instructions requiring Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to upload valid GST e-Invoices for the sale of their products on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal for plastic packaging. The CPCB emphasizes the importance of thoroughly checking GST e-Invoices before uploading them to the EPR portal.
India Strengthens E-Waste Management with New Action Plan
The rules introduced an improved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime, requiring manufacturers, producers, refurbishers, and recyclers to register on a dedicated portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This move seeks to formalize the e-waste recycling sector, bringing informal operators into a regulated framework and ensuring environmentally sound recycling practices.
Draft EPR Rules for Packaging Made From Paper, Glass, Metal And Sanitary Products
The draft rules aim to reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable packaging practices. The rules expand the scope of EPR to include a wider range of entities, including producers, importers, brand owners, and waste processors.
Micro And Small Producers Of Plastic Exempted From EPR Obligations For 2023-2024
The Indian government has exempted micro and small producers from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for plastic waste for the financial year 2023-24. Despite the exemption, these producers are still required to file their Annual Returns for the financial year 2023-24.
Draft Rules For Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Of Non-Ferrous Metals
Manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers, and recyclers of non-ferrous metals must register with the CPCB. The CPCB will generate EPR certificates for registered recyclers, acknowledging their contribution to recycling efforts. The validity of the extended producer responsibility certificate shall be two years from the end of the financial year in which it was generated.
New Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules to Take Effect
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2024, which will come into force on April 1, 2025. The rules aim to regulate the management of waste generated from construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair activities.
