EEE EPR Annual Filing

Introduction

Controlling electronic waste is now seen as an important duty for the environment in India. Manufacturers and producers of EEE must meet EPR as laid out by the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, by filing annual returns and reports. All producers, importers, brand owners and manufacturers are legally required to make an annual filing under EEEE EPR at certilize, we help you comply by doing proper and on-time filing as required by the CPCB’s EPR website.

What exactly is EEE EPR Annual Filing?

Every year, companies involved in the production, importation or branding of electronic products send compliance data to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This process helps producers avoid issues from flaws in the chain.

• Describe how many tons of EEE are introduced into use.
• Let people know how much e-waste your company has gathered and recycled.
• Make sure your facility complies with the set EPR goals.
• The Centralized EPR Portal is how filing is done through the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Why do businesses need to complete EEE EPR Annual Filing?

• Legal Compliance
  According to Rule 6, every company that manufactures EEE must submit its annual return to CPCB by 30th June for the previous year.
• Environmental Responsibility
  It helps ensure that e-waste is recycled sensibly and disposed of properly which helps lessen its negative effects on nature.
• Avoiding Penalties
  Not complying with the requirements may result in:
  • Payment of fines is a form of enforcement.
  • Putting a stop to EPR authorization,
  • Enforceable actions are permitted by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Eligibility Criteria

Any of the following has to prepare and submit an EEE EPR Annual Return:

• Electronic products are made in India by manufacturing companies.
• Those who bring electrical/electronic products into the country.
• Selling under their own brand name, electronics are offered by brand owners.
• Buying electronics is easy with online sites dedicated to electronic devices.
• In some instances, businesses that buy products in bulk and those who refurbish goods.

It is already required for EEE producers to have an EPR Authorization from either CPCB or SPCB.

Documents Required

To complete EEE EPR Annual Returns, you should have the following documents:

• EPR Certification
• Details about EEE products that have come out in the market
• e-waste collection and recycling details
• Invoices should be created for every sale and every return.
• CPCB EPR Portal login information

Step-by-Step Process

• Step 1: The first thing to do is collect the data.
  Look at the purchases and recycling numbers recorded for the year from April to March.
• Step 2: Open the CPCB EPR Portal and log yourself in
  Use your registered login details to access the CPCB portal through its website.
• Step 3: Complete the Annual Return Form
  Provide the following details that are required:
  • Total products sold by EEE
  • Total amount of e-waste that has been disposed of and recycled
  • Companies that are allowed to recycle
• Step 4: attach your documents
  In addition, include supporting papers such as invoices, certificates, contracts and acknowledgements.
• Step 5: Look Over Your Application and Send It
  Cross-check all the data and submit your form on the internet. Get the form to recognize and honour your records.

Timeline

• It will take you around 7–10 days to finish data collection.
• It usually takes 2 to 3 days to prepare the filing.
• Any updates should be submitted on or before 30th June (for the previous year).
• Because of all the details that need to be handled, begin processing your visa at least 15 days prior to the deadline.

Penalties for non-compliance

• It may be necessary to pay up to ₹1–10 lakh or more in compensation for causing any harm to the environment.
• Once your authorization is taken away, you can no longer run a business.
• Prosecution by the EPA which occurred in 1986.
• If someone misses the reporting deadline or makes reports that are not accurate, it will lead to extra attention during inspection or audit by CPCB or SPCBs.

Why should you choose us?

• Expert Team
  Experts in our organization are well equipped with knowledge of the regulations and processes set by the CPCB and EPR.
• End-to-End Support
  We perform all the necessary tasks, including collecting data, so you always file without errors.
• On-Time Compliance
  We help you finish your projects fast and with no legal problems.
• Customized Services
  We provide unique packages for start-ups, MSMEs or large companies according to what they need.
• Confidential and secure
  Your data is protected and safely kept from unauthorized users.

Let us bear the responsibilities of compliance for you!