Disposal and recycling of used oil is an environmental and regulatory issue that has emerged as an important concern in the industrial and automobile markets in India which are rapidly expanding. In order to handle this, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) of Used Oil was presented under the Hazardous and Other wastes (management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 with the recent guidelines released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2022.
Under this requirement, all the producers and importers of base oil, lubricant or finished lubricating products, have to make a declaration on the Annual Return indicating their oil production, their importations and the end of life management of the oil. At [Your Company Name], we make this complicated compliance procedure easy and convenient to you with the promise of smooth seasonal OIL EPR Annual Filing.
EPR annual filing OIL- EPR Annual Filing is the process by which producers and importers of oil/lubricants have an annual filing of their environmental compliance submissions to the CPCB. Under this filing, the parties report the amount of oil they presented in the market and present their case of optimal environmental management of those oil–mainly by collection and recycling by registering re-refiners.
This will be under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirement which has to be registered each year through the Central EPR Portal initiated by CPCB.
Legal Requirement: According to the EPR Guidelines of used oil by CPCB, all producers, and importers are supposed to submit a return before 30th June of the last financial year. Renewal of authorization and continuance of business is compulsory.
Environmental Responsibility: Oil which has been used has dangerous contaminants. Collection and re-refining of the proper way leads to minimization of environmental degradation besides conserving the resources.
Avoiding Penalties: The non-compliance is capable of attracting:
EPR Registration of Used Oil should be obtained first by all the entities under CPCB.
Step 1: Data Collection – Collect data rubrics on oil production/import and recycling records on a year-by-year basis.
Step 2: Login EPR Portal – Enter the appropriate Uses Oil EPR Portal of CPCB using the registered user ID/credentials.
Step 3: Fill Return Form – Provide such information as:
Step 4: Posted documents – Include such supporting papers as the sales records, recycler certificates and invoices.
Step 5: Finish and Submit – Make sure that every place is correct. Ensure filling of the return on or before the 30th of June.
Activity | Duration |
Data Compilation | 5–10 working days |
Filing Preparation | 2–3 days |
Submission Deadline | 30th June (Annually) |
For timely compliance, it is advisable to initiate the process by early June.
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Any concern that manufactures or imports base oil, lubricants or re-refines used oil.
The returns should be filed on the 30th June of the year in the preceding financial year.
In case registered under CPCB EPR it is a requirement to file a NIL return.
Yes. CPCB has the power of imposing Environmental Compensation or suspension of authorization.
No. The filing should be made in the Used Oil EPR Portal of CPCB.
You will require certifications of recycling and the permission letters of CPCB registered re-refiners.
You have to harmonise all channel information and pronounce collective volumes.
At present CPCB permits no revision after application of submissions. Make an accurate first file.
Yes. The validity of EPR registration changes; annual returns are mandatory in any way.
Absolutely. We offer complete help with registration, filing and compliance.