What is EPR E-waste License?
Extended producer responsibility (EPR), is an exercise and a policy method in which Producers take accountability for the organization of the disposal of products they create Produce once those products are designated as no longer useful by consumers. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) practices comprise a combination of environmental, economic, and social factors. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) transferences the economic liability of the cost of disposal from the government to the manufacturer of the product.
Why this License is Required?
It encourages producers to adopt full life-cycle cost accounting for their products. Successful EPR shifts the expenses associated with product end-of-life management from taxpayers to producers and consumers and reduces the amount of waste generation and disposal.
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Who can get a EPR E-waste License
Refurbished
Brand Owner
Manufacturer
Recycler
Document Required for EPR E-waste License
- EPR Plan (complete as per guidelines and procedures for processing application)
- Self-declaration for compliance of Reduction of Hazardous Substance (ROHS) provision as per the format given in the guidelines and in the procedures of processing application.
- Copies of agreement document with dismantlers, recyclers, and Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) etc.
- Declaration for availability of the technical documents as per EN 50581 of EU
- Copy of the permissions/licences from the relevant ministry/department for marketing various products or for doing the business such: i)GST details, ii) PAN details, iii) Copy of Incorporation Certificate, if applicable, iv) Copy of IEC in case of importers
- > Self-attested copy of authorisation of dismantlers/recyclers
- List of producers attached with the dismantlers/recyclers, along with producer’s collection targets
Role of Shamkris and Process of EPR E-waste License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advisory for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liason department
- Yearly Compliance if Applicable
- Renewal when due
FAQ
Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR is the commitment made by a producer to facilitate a reverse collection mechanism and recycling of end of life, post-consumer waste. The objective is to circle it back into the system to recover resources embedded in the waste.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a responsibility given to producers, manufacturers, and importers for environmentally sound disposal/recycling of post-consumer waste under The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
It encourages producers to adopt full life-cycle cost accounting for their products. … Successful EPR shifts the expenses associated with product end-of-life management from taxpayers to producers and consumers and reduces the amount of waste generation and disposal.