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How to Get EPR Certificate for Import in India (Updated for 2026)

  • 11-Dec-2025
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As of 2026, obtaining an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Certificate is mandatory for all importers in India dealing with products that generate waste under E-waste, Plastic Waste, or Battery Waste Management Rules. The Indian government has strengthened EPR norms to ensure sustainable waste handling, making compliance essential before importing any regulated goods.

1. Understand Whether Your Imported Products Need EPR (2026 Update)

EPR is required for all importers of:

  • Electrical & electronic items (EEE products covered under E-waste Rules)

  • Plastic packaging and plastic-packaged goods

  • Batteries and battery-powered products
    The 2025–26 amendment expanded the EPR list to include IoT devices, EV components, smart appliances, and advanced lithium batteries.

2. Register as an Importer on the CPCB EPR Portal (2026)

Importers must apply on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Unified EPR Portal, upgraded in 2026 with stricter compliance checks. Required details:

  • Company GST & PAN

  • IEC (Import Export Code)

  • Product categories (EEE, Plastic, Battery)

  • Waste estimation based on annual import quantity
    Verification is carried out digitally through integrated customs data.

3. Prepare Mandatory Documents

2026 requirements include:

  • Authorized business documents

  • Product details with HSN codes

  • Waste management plan

  • Agreement with a CPCB-registered PRO or Recycler

  • Annual import projection & EPR obligation calculation

  • Packaging and material composition data (as per new 2026 reporting format)

4. Fulfil EPR Obligations

Importers must set up a recycling partnership before certificate approval. This includes:

  • Signing agreements with certified recyclers

  • Paying recycling fees as per 2026 revised rates

  • Submitting monthly waste take-back data
    Without a valid recycler tie-up, CPCB does not issue EPR authorization in 2026.

5. Certificate Issuance & Compliance

Once documents and verification are completed, the CPCB issues an EPR Authorization Certificate, valid for 2–3 years depending on category (2026 policy update). Importers must:

  • Upload quarterly compliance reports

  • Maintain invoices of recycling activities

  • Renew EPR before expiry to avoid import restrictions

Conclusion

In 2026, any importer dealing with EEE products, plastics, or batteries must obtain an EPR Certificate before importing. This ensures sustainable waste management, legal compliance, and uninterrupted import operations.

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