What is Extended Producers’ Responsibility Authorization (EPRA)?
Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization (EPRA) is a permission granted by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to Producer for managing Extended Producer Responsibility as per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. This document contains the detailed plans submitted to CPCB regarding implementation and the targets stated in the authorization certificate issued, including details of Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and any e-waste exchange between the applicant and the PRO, if applicable.
Where producer include all the manufacturers, importers and brand owner, bulk consumers and dealers of the Electronic and Electrical Items. Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization (EPRA) issued by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for items include in Schedule I of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.