Stay compliant and eco-friendly! The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) mandates all waste battery recyclers to register on the CPCB Online EPR Portal. Here’s what you need to know:

1. New Rules Enforced: As of August 22, 2022, the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 are in effect, with further amendments on October 25, 2023.
2. Mandatory Registration: All recyclers must register with the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) through the CPCB Online Portal.
3. SOP and Training Provided: CPCB has developed an SOP for registration and conducted training sessions for SPCBs officials.
4. Current Status: Out of 674 operational recyclers, only 75 have been granted registration so far.
5. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Producers must ensure compliance by dealing only with registered recyclers and filing annual returns.

Ensure your business complies with the latest regulations.

Read the full PDF below for detailed guidelines and procedures.