About Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Principal Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
What is an EPR Certificate?
‘Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) means the responsibility of any producer of Electronics Waste, Plastic Waste, Battery Waste & Tyre Waste and Oils Waste for channelization of those waste to ensure environmentally sound management of such waste.
Types of EPR Certificate/ Registration?
- E-Waste EPR Certificate
- Plastic-Waste EPR Certificate
- Battery-Waste EPR Certificate
- Tyres-Waste EPR Certificate
- Oil Waste EPR Certificate
Who provides the EPR certification?
According to the Rule 13 (1) (Management) Rules, the 2016 Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) holds the authority to grant, renew, and reject the EPR certificate/ Registration.
Who can apply?
- Manufactures
- Importer
- Producers
- Brand Owner.
- Recyclers/PWP/Refurbishers
Validity of EPR Certificate?
- E-waste EPR- 5 years and after that renewal will be required.
- Batter-waste EPR- 5 years and after that renewal will be required.
- Tyres-waste EPR- 2 years and after that renewal will be required.
- Plastic-waste EPR- 1 years and after that Post Compliance is mandatory.
- Oil Waste EPR- 2 years and after that renewal will be required.
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Discuss Requirement
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Application Process
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