Introduction
As now a day we are facing health issues day by day due to the increase in the level of hazardous smoke and plastic garbage. Plastic products that are not used by consumers or consumers have been completely thrown in the garbage after use it so they can pollute the environment we consider plastics to be non-biodegradable things, which harm plants, humans as well as humans.
So to cub this problem the government's authorities has issued guidelines and policies for the management of plastics wastes.
What is meant by EPR?
The full form of EPR is Extended Producers Responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the producers of e gadgets will only to dispose of the plastic waste amicably and do the management of disposing of it, which is not useful for the consumers. so that it will not harm the ecological environment, where we are living and breathing.
EPR certificates are issued to the manufacturer and the importers of the products for the purpose of marinating and recycling electronic waste.
Objectives of taking EPR certificates
The Indian Government has made it compulsory for the producers and manufacturers of electronic appliances which includes plastic materials, to have the certificate of EPR, so that the government can put extended responsibilities upon the producers and the importers.
The main objective or purpose of having ERP Registration is to save the environment from hazardous waste and pollution.
Documents required for EPR certificates
There must be the business constitution proof of the entity.
The importer and exporter code must be there.
The ID or the national id proof of the proprietor or the authorized signatory of the company.
For proving the ownership there must be a lease or rental proofs.
The full details of the products imported.
In the case of the company, the MOA (Memorandum of Association), Certificate of Incorporation, PAN of the company as well as the Declaration of the board for authorized signatory.
Granting authority of the EPR certificate.
In India the central pollution control board under MoEFCC, the government of India has the power to issue the EPR certificate to the companies and the Business entities of plastic producers.
The EPR certificates are mandatory for the producers, dealers, and other entities which are involved in doing segregation, refurbishments, and the recycling of plastics waste.
Benefits of EPR registration
These are the following benefits of having the EPR registration certificates.
The EPR helps organizations in making better decisions to use and recycle plastics as well as the entities that care for disposing of trash amicably by harmonizing the ecosystem.
It is the strategy by the government authorities for protecting the environment by aiming to reduce the overall environmental impact of plastic materials or electronic materials like washing machines, laptops, refrigerators AC, etc.
It also helps to improve market regulation, as the authorization of EPR helps the organization and business entities to make goodwill and reputation in the market as they follow the norms and the guidelines issued by the governments.
The Registration process for EPR authorization in India
The documentation process is the initial process of any registration, as the documents are the only way to prove anything or decide the validity. This process is done before the submission of the application and the applicant must have all the relevant documents proven like a National ID card, PAN or MOU, certificate of the company, etc.
The applicant must file the application in a prescribed manner and format, this step must mention detailed information about the applicant.
There is a procedure for submitting the application in offline mode with detailed information about the dealer and the producers and the EPR plan.
The next step is to scrutinize the application. The CPCB authorities will scrutinize the application briefly and will further evaluate it for approval. If in case the document submitted by the applicant is incomplete, then the authorities will respond to the applicant with a checklist within 25 days from the date of securitization for clarification purposes.
The last step is for granting the EPR approval, the chairman of the CPCB will approve the EPR plan after scrutinization by concerned officials. After the approval procedure, the divisional head shall issue the authorization for EPR.
The CPCB shall provide the EPR Certificate within 120 days of receiving the complete application by following the guidelines of e-waste policies and regulations.
The Agreement shall be signed for 1 year and the validity of the certificate is for 5 years from the day of authorization.
Guidelines issued by the central pollution control Board for EPR registration.
It is mandatory for the producers to have an EPR registration certificate with the proper authorization of authorities.
The producers can implement the EPR by channelizing the e-waste materials. The producers must have arrangements with the recyclers even with the producer’s responsibilities organization and individual capacity.
The selling of electronic or plastic devices without the authorization of EPR will be considered a violation of rules and if the entity causing harm to the environment, then it will fall under the provisions of the E(P) Act, 1986.
The EPR plan is the plan of implementation to the producers where the producers give the overall schemes to fulfill the EPR for achieving the targets.
The authorities have stipulated the guidelines against the consumer’s bulk as well as Refurbishers.
Conclusion.
The guidelines provide the framework to strengthen plastic packaging waste's economy and promote its development. There must be the implementation of all the provisions regarding the disposal of e-waste. There are existing laws regarding regulating the environment and pollution, if they cannot be implemented strictly then they will be of no use