GENERAL20 Sept 2026
Non-ferrous scrap EPR regime faces portal, target-calculation gaps
India's new EPR (extended producer responsibility) rules for non-ferrous scrap are held up. The CPCB portal where makers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers and recyclers must register and file returns is still not working. Also, the average-life figure needed to work out recycling obligations has not been published. So businesses cannot register or calculate their duties yet. Wait for both before acting.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CPCB portal meant for the non-ferrous scrap EPR regime is not yet operational.
- The portal is supposed to handle registration of manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers and recyclers, return filing, and EPR certificate generation and transactions.
- The average-life parameter needed to calculate recycling obligations has not been published yet.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Don't register or file anything in a hurry. Track CPCB updates and keep your business details and records ready, then confirm the position with your consultant once the portal goes live and the average-life figure is published.
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