Non-Ferrous Metal EPR is India's newest Extended Producer Responsibility regulation, effective April 2026. This comprehensive guide covers compliance obligations for manufacturers and importers of aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, lead, tin, nickel, and magnesium products. Manufacturers must register with CPCB, declare annual sales volumes, and meet recycling targets through certified recyclers.
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Non-Ferrous Metal EPR
Non-Ferrous Metal EPR mandates that producers and importers of covered products register with CPCB and meet annual recycling targets. April 2026 marks the first compliance year. Early registration ensures stable credit pricing and time to build collection infrastructure.
Registration and Compliance Steps
- Register on epr.cpcb.gov.in under Non-Ferrous Metals category
- Submit annual sales declaration by product and metal category
- Identify and onboard CPCB-registered recyclers
- Set up material collection mechanisms
- Obtain EPR credit certificates from recyclers
- File annual compliance report by June 30 each year
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