WHAT IS EPR
Extended Producer Responsibility may comprise of Implementing take back system and/or setting up of collection centres and having agreed Arrangements with authorised dismantler/recycler either individually or collectively through a Producer Responsibility Organization recognised by producer or producers in their Extended
Producer Responsibility – Authorisation
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the responsibility of every producer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). This is in order to channelize e-waste to an authorised dismantler / recycler to ensure proper handling and disposal of such waste.
Extended Producer Responsibility may comprise of implementation of take back system, setting up of collection centres or both of these. Along with having agreed arrangements with authorised dismantlers or recyclers either individually or collectively through a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).
As per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. EPR authorisation is has been made mandatory to all and has to be obtained by all the producers including importers, e-retailers/on-line sellers/e-bay etc. of EEE
