Tyre Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) License

Introduction

Tyre extended product responsibility (EPR) is an important tax for the producing, importing and own brand holder of the tires in China. It means that once a tire reaches end-of-life cycle, industry has to bear burden in managing and disposing of tires. In the context of increased attention on environmental impact and waste management, obtaining an EPR license is one aspect crucial for environmental law compliance and sustainable business practice.

Tyre EPR promotes a “circular economy” where producers take responsibility for collecting, recycling and disposing of old tires to protect nature.

What is Tyre Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) License?

An EPR license allows manufacturers and importers to accept used tires from their customers, certifying their transportation and recycling disposal service. The objective of environmental treatment is to reduce the impact that waste tires (if not treated properly) bring. Under the EPR system, producers must export and regenerate end-of-life tires well run companies on how to handle their used tires, establish collection points, and carry recycling promotions. They also must present plans for environmentally safe disposal of products that remain later on in life. This is a license granted by the Commission For Environmental Protection (CPCB) of India’s Government.

Tyre EPR License – Why It’s Compulsory?

• Environmental Protection: By gaining a Tyre EPR license, waste rubber is highly environmentally friendly. It is “cover rather than clean air-urine.”
• Compliance: The Tyre EPR License assures that manufacturers and importers really carry out all the government’s orders on dealing with waste, and that the environment is conserved for everybody else.
• Corporate Responsibility: It urges enterprises to take a firmer stand in sustainable development and social responsibility, while raising its image in public eyes.
• Legal Obligation: The Indian government has stipulated that companies in the Tire line must dispose of their waste products once used. Non-compliance can incur penalties by a court judge.
• Avoiding Penalties: If the rules of the Tyre EPR system are not observed, consequences are heavy fines, plant closures, and damage to a company’s good name in the eyes of consumers.

Qualifications for Applying

• Tyre Manufacturers: Producers in India
• Tyre Importers: Import traders
• Brand Owners: Those who, although not making their own tires, sell them under their own labels (even if no manufacturing also takes place) or else import and sell into India as well import into India from elsewhere griddle to the international market
• Scale: Large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the tire-related industries (manufacturers or importers) who already meet all environmental requirements are eligible for Tyre EPR Licenses

Documentation Required

The following documents are generally required to apply for a Tyre EPR License:

• Application Form: A form completed according to the requirements of the CPCB.
• Proof of Identification and Address: Government-issued identification verification papers and one document to prove physical address verification (such as an Aadhaar Card, passport or utility bill)
• Company Registration Certificates: Company or partnership registration documents, GST registration, etc.
• Statistics on Tyre Production/Import Figures: This section provides figures every year on the quantity of tyres made or imported.
• Action Plan of Environmental Protection Responsibility Operation: A detailed plan for how the recycling and disposal of used tires will be managed.
• Financial Results: Audited financial statements for the most recent two years plus the means of capital verification for businesses which have earned capital through capital operations
• Pollution Control Certification: Documentation proving that the unit complies with environmental laws, including waste management standards.
• Agreement of Material Recyclers: If a contract has been concluded with recyclers or solid waste disposal units for used tires, a copy of this agreement.
• Bank Guarantee Document: A guarantee issued by a bank to ensure the successful completion of the action plan, as required by the State.

Step by Step

• Eligibility Check: Make sure your business fits the Tyre EPR License criteria.
• Prepare Documents: You will also need to bring all of your ID card with signature or thumbprint, business registration certificate, company stamp and photocopy of EPR act plan.
• Submit Application: Then, please mail the application form with all required documents to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or other relevant state authority.
• Review and Evaluation: The CPCB or relevant Authority will review your documents, evaluate your working plan, and may request additional information.
• Site Inspection (if necessary): Officers may come to your company for a site inspection after reviewing the certification. It is part of their job description to do this.
• Approval of License: With your records having passed review, and you have met all criteria of the EPR license, your records will be issued.
• Implementation of EPR Plan: After receiving the license, it is time to enact the action plan including setting up collection points and consignment to various recyclers.
• Renewal: It is the license holder’s responsibility to renew the Tyre EPR License according to CPCB’s guidance.

Timeline

The time it takes to obtain the Tyre EPR License may vary but normally it will take between four and six weeks from submission of your application form until issuance will occur in late summer or early autumn of each year. This time frame varies based on how complete your application is and what examination process regulations authorities use.

Fees and Costs

The following fees and costs may be associated with obtaining the Tyre EPR License:

• Government Fees: The CPLB charges a fee for applying and processing the Tyre EPR License
• Bank Guarantee Fees: A bank guarantee fee is part of the application process.
• Professional Fees: There may be charges for consultancy, legal, or environmental training services to help prepare the application.
• Miscellaneous Costs: These may include costs like document verification or inspection of assets belonging to your operation, so it depends on what you are doing for a living.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Anything that results in the failure to obtain or renew the Tyre EPR License can bring severe penalties:

• Fines: CPCB or other regulatory authorities may impose fines for non-compliance by a company
• Operational Suspension: For a period of time or permanently, businesses may be prohibited from manufacturing tyres or importing them into India.
• Legal Action: In extreme cases, companies that fail to comply with waste management rules may face criminal proceedings.
• Environmental Damage: The consequence of backing out can possibly be long-term damage to your brand name resulting from environmental degradation.

Why Choose Us?

• Expertise in Compliance with EPR: Our team knows all about the EPR system for tires and gives your application. We handle every aspect of your application right up until it has been approved by local authorities or sent off international regulators such as the United Nations Environmental Programme.
• Comprehensive Services: Document preparation and submission, status inefficiency handling official formalities with the CPCB
• Timed Processing: Our high-efficiency process means that your application is correct from the very start and sent in ahead of time, reducing any long waits for approval.
• Custom Action Plans: We assist enterprises to construct unique action plans for tyre waste management, ensuring compliance with all relevant law.
• Long-term Support: Throughout all the period of validity of your permit we provide continuous support service and undertake to undertake any remedial work needed for compliance.