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Battery EPR credits, commonly known as battery EPR certificates, are digital tradable certificates generated and transferred through the CPCB EPR Portal by registered recyclers/refurbishers. EPR credits for battery waste are generated and exchanged through the CPCB EPR portal under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. It represents the recycling of 1 metric tonne of battery waste.
It is crucial for battery manufacturers, battery importers, original equipment manufacturers, and assemblers to obtain a battery waste EPR certificate to avoid compliance risks and to manage the overall lifecycle of batteries and battery-powered products. Did you miss the EPR battery target deadline? Get one-to-one support to improve the product credit system and meet annual recycling targets.
Have a look at the following reasons why EPR battery credits are important in India:
EPR battery credits provide assurance that the verified credits help battery producers and importers to demonstrate compliance with EPR obligations.
EPR battery credits are considered important because they demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental responsibility, thereby enhancing customer confidence and brand reputation.
EPR battery credits enhance operational efficiency by providing a structured compliance mechanism for meeting EPR obligations and reducing administrative burdens.
Getting EPR battery credits in compliance with environmental regulations facilitates participation in tenders, partnerships, procurement, and other business opportunities.
EPR battery credits allow businesses to scale their compliance efforts by procuring additional credits as needed, ensuring uninterrupted expansion.
EPR battery credits help maintain proper documentation and traceability of waste management activities, thereby simplifying regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
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The key eligibility requirements mandatory to register for EPR credits for battery waste are as follows:
The following is the list of applicants eligible to register on the CPCB EPR portal and procure CPCB battery EPR credits in India:
The list of mandatory documents needed for EPR credits from battery waste recyclers is as follows:
Have a look at the step-by-step process mandatory for procuring battery EPR credits under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022:
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The EPR credit categories and codes as specified under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, are as discussed below:
The key difference between EPR credits and EPR targets is as discussed below:
| S. No. | Aspect | EPR Credits | EPR Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Meaning | EPR credit is a certificate that defines recycling obligations and serves as proof of recycling. | EPR targets represent the mandatory recycling obligation assigned to companies under the waste management regulations. |
| 2. | Objective | Encourages recycling activities and supports the circular economy. | Ensures that producers take responsibility for the end-of-life management of batteries sold in the market. |
| 3. | Assigning Authority | Generated by the CPCB-registered battery waste recyclers. | Assigned by the regulatory authorities, including CPCB. |
| 4. | Basis of Calculation | Calculated based on the quantity of battery waste recycled by the CPCB-authorized recyclers. | Calculated based on the quantity and category of batteries introduced in the market. |
| 5. | Role in Compliance | Acts as a compliance instrument that can be purchased to offset EPR obligations. | Serves as the compliance benchmark producers must meet. |
| 6. | CPCB Portal Function | Certified, transferred, and redeemed through the CPCB EPR portal. | Displayed on annual compliance obligations on the CPCB EPR portal. |
| 7. | Transferability | Surplus credits can be transferred through the CPCB portal. | Cannot be transferred, traded, or assigned to another entity. |
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Written by Neha Dawra. Last updated on May 29 2026, 06:42 PM
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