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What is an EPR Certificate ?

EPR is an abbreviation for Extended Producer’s Responsibility. EPR Certificate is required for Indian manufacturers, importers, Brand owners, Recyclers, Refurbishes of E-waste management products, Plastic packaging products and Batteries & Battery containing products. Electronic and electrical products such as laptops, computers, telephones, printers, washing machines, batteries, chargers, and many others require EPR authorization.

EPR Certificate means accepting the responsibility of dealing with electronic waste. That is why, in addition to electronic companies, EPR certificate is used for plastic waste and is appropriate for E-waste management companies, which specifically manage electronic waste.

The E.P.R. Authorization delegates the responsibility to producers/importers of properly disposing or recycling post-consumer E-waste in accordance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The term E.P.R. refers to an environmental and economic approach to managing a product’s lifecycle. 

It includes prevention, proper disposal, and systematic recycling. There are primarily three types of authorization, namely

IMPORT AUTHORIZATION 

MANUFACTURING AUTHORIZATION 

WHOLESALE AUTHORIZATION

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Who can apply for a BIS certification?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is available to various entities, including:

Manufacturers: Both Indian and foreign manufacturers can apply for BIS certification for products that require mandatory certification or if they voluntarily wish to certify their products for the Indian market.

Importers: Importers can apply for BIS certification if they are importing products into India that require mandatory BIS certification.

Traders: Traders who wish to sell products that fall under the mandatory certification scheme must ensure that the products they trade are BIS certified.

Exporters: Exporters intending to sell products in India may apply for BIS certification to meet Indian regulatory requirements.

Foreign Entities: Foreign manufacturers can directly apply for BIS certification or through an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) if they want to sell their products in India.

The application process involves submitting necessary documents, undergoing testing and inspection, and complying with the relevant Indian Standards.