When EcoNova Electronics Pvt. Ltd., a fast-growing gadget brand from Pune, received an email from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) about “pending EPR obligations,” their operations manager was confused. They were already recycling packaging and managing logistics responsibly — so what did the CPCB want now?
It turned out the company wasn’t yet registered on the E-Waste EPR Portal, which tracks every producer’s responsibility for recycling the electronics they sell. Within a few weeks, they realized this wasn’t just a legal requirement but also a crucial step in proving their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
This guide explains everything that businesses like EcoNova — or any electronics brand, importer, or manufacturer — need to know about the CPCB EPR Portal, from registration and targets to EPR certificate generation and compliance.
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system was created under India’s E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, to make sure that producers and importers take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products.
The CPCB EPR Portal is the digital backbone of this system. It tracks how much electronic waste each company generates, how much must be recycled, and how those targets are met through EPR certificates issued by registered recyclers.
The portal currently covers four main categories of stakeholders:
Every registered stakeholder receives a unique EPR Registration ID and must conduct business only with other registered entities.
The registration process has become completely digital, making it easier for businesses to apply, track, and maintain compliance.
Visit https://eprewastecpcb.in and select the appropriate stakeholder category. Provide basic details such as your company’s GST, PAN, email ID, and mobile number. After verification via OTP, you can log in to your dashboard.
You’ll need to upload verified documents to complete the application, including:
Once submitted, the CPCB reviews the application within 30 working days. If there are missing details, a digital checklist is issued for clarification. After successful verification, your EPR Registration Certificate is generated online, valid for five years.
After registration, producers are assigned EPR targets—quantitative obligations representing the amount of e-waste they must recycle annually. These targets are based on:
For example:
The CPCB’s official framework links every type of electronic product to specific recoverable metals, such as:
The goal is to ensure that producers support recycling facilities that extract these metals for reuse, closing the loop in the circular economy.
Once recyclers process e-waste and recover metals, the CPCB portal automatically generates EPR certificates that reflect the quantity of metal recovered. Producers then buy these certificates from recyclers to meet their annual recycling targets.
Each certificate corresponds to a specific weight of metal recovered, for example:
Gold obligations are being introduced gradually. Producers are required to meet 20% of their gold recovery targets in the first year (FY 2023–24), scaling up to 100% by FY 2028–29. However, for other metals like copper, aluminum, and iron, 100% compliance is mandatory from the beginning.
Example:
If you sold 10 tonnes of smartphones last year containing 3% copper and 7% aluminum, your EPR obligation would be 300 kg of copper and 700 kg of aluminum. You’ll need to purchase EPR certificates equivalent to these quantities from registered recyclers through the portal.
This transparent credit-based model allows recyclers to monetize recovered metals while ensuring that producers meet their responsibilities without physically recycling the waste themselves.
The CPCB EPR portal is also used to file quarterly and annual returns, which confirm your recycling activities and EPR certificate usage.
Failure to file returns on time may result in environmental compensation penalties and temporary suspension of your registration on the portal.
CPCB monitors all registered entities through data verification, digital audits, and occasional physical inspections. The most common reasons for penalties or suspension include:
If non-compliance is detected, CPCB issues a notice. Persistent violations can lead to suspension of your EPR registration or debarment from conducting business under the E-Waste Rules.
TechSphere Appliances, a Bengaluru-based startup manufacturing small home gadgets, joined the CPCB EPR portal in 2023. Initially unaware of recycling targets, they were assisted by an environmental consultant to upload historical sales data and estimate their obligations.
By partnering with certified recyclers and purchasing EPR certificates worth their metal recovery obligations, TechSphere achieved 100% compliance within its first operational year. The result? A smoother business audit process, improved brand image, and new opportunities for sustainability certifications.
Getting EPR registration early gives businesses more control over compliance planning. It allows you to:
Companies that approach EPR as part of their sustainability strategy — not just as a legal task — are building stronger, more trusted brands in India’s fast-evolving green economy.
The CPCB EPR Portal is not just a compliance mechanism — it’s the future of responsible manufacturing in India. For businesses in electronics, electrical goods, and consumer tech, mastering EPR registration and certificate management is key to staying compliant, competitive, and environmentally conscious.
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Yes. All importers introducing electrical or electronic equipment into India’s market must register under CPCB’s E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022.
Registration is valid for five years and must be renewed before expiry.
Yes. If your company operates as both producer and recycler, separate registrations must be obtained for each category.
All producers and recyclers must file annual returns by June 30 of the following financial year.
Late filings or failure to meet obligations can lead to suspension of EPR registration and penalties under CPCB’s Environmental Compensation guidelines.
