EPR Certificate for Importers: An Overview
Obtain your EPR certificate to manage post‑consumer waste—plastic, e‑waste, batteries, tyres—and ensure regulatory compliance and smoother customs clearance.
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What Is an EPR Certificate for Importers?
A CPCB‑issued authorization demonstrating that importers manage product waste through collection, recycling or disposal under EPR guidelines, enhancing brand reputation and facilitating market entry.
Why It’s Essential
Holds importers accountable for life‑cycle waste, enforces sustainable packaging, and avoids penalties under EPR regulations.
Benefits for Importers
● Regulatory Compliance: Avoid fines and customs delays. ● Brand Value: Showcase environmental responsibility. ● Cost Savings: Optimize resource use via recycling. ● Market Access: Enter eco‑conscious markets easily. ● CSR Enhancement: Strengthen sustainability credentials. ● Competitive Differentiation: Stand out in B2B procurement.
1. Required Documents
● Authorized person’s PAN & Aadhar
● GST registration
● Import Export Code (IEC)
● Sales history and authorization letter
● Proof of local office or liaison office
● BIS registration certificate (for electronics)
How to Apply
1. Submit EPR application form with company details.
2. CPCB reviews and issues certificate for plastic, e‑waste, battery or tyre waste management.
3. File annual returns on EPR portal and maintain records for inspections.
Listicles
Licensing Requirements
- EPR Authorization plan submission
- IEC mandatory unless DGFT exempted
- BIS registration for electronics imports
- Local office proof for service address
Waste Streams Covered
- Plastic packaging and sheets
- Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
- Batteries (portable, automotive, industrial, EV)
- Waste tyres
Challenges Faced
- Lack of awareness among stakeholders
- Fragmented waste management systems
- Financial constraints for SMEs
- Complex multi‑agency coordination
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