Producers of electrical and electronic equipment — manufacturers, importers and brands selling under their own name — must register on the CPCB e-waste EPR portal, meet annual recycling targets through EPR certificates and comply with RoHS limits on hazardous substances. We handle registration for all 106 notified EEE items, set up your target tracking and keep quarterly and annual returns current.
Legal basis: E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (effective 1 April 2023), as amended in 2023 and 2024, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Who needs it
- Manufacturers and assemblers of IT, telecom, consumer electronics, lighting, appliances, tools, toys, medical and lab equipment listed in Schedule I
- Importers of finished electrical and electronic equipment, including those selling through e-commerce
- Brands selling EEE made by contract manufacturers under their own name
- Solar photovoltaic module, panel and cell producers, who are covered with separate storage and target provisions
- Bulk consumers, refurbishers and recyclers who have related obligations under the same Rules
Common in:Manufacturing & Industrial UnitsImporters & Brand Owners
Documents required
- 1Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed and PAN
- 2GST registration certificate
- 3Import Export Code (IEC) and import data, for importers
- 4List of EEE products with Schedule I codes and average weight per unit
- 5Sales data by product for the previous years relevant to the average-life-based target formula
- 6Consent to Operate from SPCB, for manufacturers
- 7RoHS compliance declaration and supporting technical documentation or test reports
- 8BIS registration certificates, where applicable to the products
- 9Chartered Accountant certificate of quantities placed on the market
- 10Authorised signatory details and address proof of registered office
Missing something? We help you obtain or regularise supporting documents before filing.
How we get it done
- 1
Product scoping and applicability
Day 1–5We map each product to the Schedule I item codes, confirm your role as Producer and identify RoHS and solar-specific requirements.
- 2
Sales and target data preparation
Day 6–12Historical sales by item and weight are compiled so the portal's average-life formula yields an accurate target rather than an inflated one.
- 3
Portal registration
Day 13–15The application is filed on the CPCB e-waste EPR portal with the government fee based on your EEE quantity.
- 4
Query handling and certificate issue
Day 16–40We address CPCB clarifications and track the application until the registration certificate and target sheet are issued.
- 5
Certificate sourcing and returns cycle
Day 41–45We plan EPR certificate purchases from registered recyclers and set up your quarterly and 30 June annual return calendar.
If you don’t comply
Producers who fail to register or fall short of their recycling targets are liable to Environmental Compensation under Rule 22 of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 as per CPCB's compensation guidelines, and to penalties under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (now ₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakh with daily penalties for continuing contravention). Selling EEE without registration or in breach of RoHS can also invite prohibition on sale.
Why MYDA Group
Specialists, not generalists
Environmental compliance is our only practice, so your file is handled by people who do this every day.
Fixed fee, written scope
You know the professional fee and the statutory fees before we start. No surprise add-ons.
Inspection and audit-ready
We prepare your site and team for the board visit or certification audit and attend it with you.
Lifetime reminders
Every condition, return and renewal goes into your compliance calendar with alerts.
Frequently asked questions
What are the e-waste recycling targets?
Under Schedule III the target was 60% of the EEE placed on the market in the relevant past year (based on the product's average life) for FY 2023–24 and 2024–25, rising to 70% for 2025–26 and 2026–27 and 80% from 2027–28. The average-life formula means your target depends on sales several years ago, so accurate historical data is essential.
What changed between the 2016 and 2022 Rules?
The 2022 Rules replaced authorisation-based EPR plans with portal-based registration and tradable EPR certificates, expanded coverage to 106 items including solar PV modules, removed the separate dismantler category, and made CPCB the central authority. Producers registered under the old Rules had to re-register on the new portal.
Does RoHS apply to us?
Yes, every Producer must ensure its EEE does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB or PBDE above the limits in Rule 16, and must keep technical documentation to demonstrate it. CPCB may test products from the market, so supplier declarations alone are not enough — we help you build the documentation file.
How often do we file returns?
Quarterly returns are due by the end of the month following each quarter and the annual return is due by 30 June for the previous financial year. Returns report sales, targets achieved and certificates purchased, and the portal blocks further activity when they are overdue.