{"id":38534,"date":"2021-12-09T17:04:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T11:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=38534"},"modified":"2021-12-09T17:04:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T11:34:14","slug":"how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"How to obtain PRO Authorization &#8211; E-waste?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">PRO Authorization-E-waste means a professional organization authorized collectively or individually by producers, which takes the authority for collecting and channelizing e-waste generated from the end of life of their products. It helps in ensuring environmentally sound management of such e-waste. In this write-up, we will discuss PRO Authorization-E-waste, Legislation, and its role in E-waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#What_is_PRO_Authorization\" >What is PRO\nAuthorization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Regulations_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization_PRO\" >Regulations\nof Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Role_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization_in_E-waste_management\" >Role\nof Producer Responsibility Organization in E-waste management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Functions_performed_by_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\" >Functions\nperformed by Producer Responsibility Organization&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Responsibility_of_Recycler_in_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\" >Responsibility\nof Recycler in Producer Responsibility Organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Authorization_and_Recognition_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\" >Authorization and Recognition of Producer Responsibility Organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Role_of_Producer_Recognized_Organization_in_E-Waste_Management\" >Role\nof Producer Recognized Organization in E-Waste Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PRO_Authorization\"><\/span>What is PRO\nAuthorization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/pro-authorization\"><strong>PRO Authorization<\/strong><\/a> stands for Producer Responsibility Organization that deals with end plastic goods management and recyclability. The manufacturer has to comply with the policies introduced by Central Pollution Control Board. The high consumption of various complex durable goods has caused severe environmental problems. Proper handling of the waste produced has been distress for policymakers. The officials recently introduced a policy for producers of these goods to be accountable for their destructive management. Such manufacturers may also delegate this responsibility to a third party who the Central Pollution Control Board authorizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guidelines of Producer Responsibility Organization are based\non Extended producer responsibility, which makes the manufacturer responsible\nfor the environmental effects around the life cycle of products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulations_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization_PRO\"><\/span>Regulations\nof Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In India, the concept of Producer Responsibility Organization is explained in two sectors-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Plastic Waste Management<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>E-waste Management<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, and Plastic Waste Management\nRules, 2016, make manufacturers of such products responsible for collecting\nplastic electronic products waste. Such manufacturers need to establish a\nsystem to manage the trash generated due to their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2020, the <strong><em>Prime Minister<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prime_minister\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> spoke on the advantages of using electronics items to the fullest and carefully rejecting old things. Also, he talked about the need to handle electronic waste better. Of late, in August 2021, he announced the &#8216;<strong>Waste to Wealth&#8217;<\/strong>\u00a0mission, focusing on utilizing waste for better use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization_in_E-waste_management\"><\/span>Role\nof Producer Responsibility Organization in E-waste management?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Producer Responsibility Organization assist the manufacturers upon engagement in one or more of the following tasks:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reaching the target of collection.<\/li><li>Creation of waste collection practices such as door-to-door collection.<\/li><li>Take back administration<\/li><li>Positioning of the logistics\u00a0<\/li><li>Create the identifiable process of the e-waste collected and transmitted &amp; destroying the waste &amp; end of life plastic waste.<\/li><li>Helping the manufacturers file quarterly\/annual returns as per the rules.<\/li><li>Guide on extended producer&#8217;s responsibility plan as legally required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_performed_by_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\"><\/span>Functions\nperformed by Producer Responsibility Organization&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Manufacturers should mention its capacity for waste handling;\nthis includes a size for storage, collection, and reuse with whom it has\npositioning for recycling such waste. A manufacturer should also be skilled in\nchannelizing plastic and electronic waste to meet its Producers&#8217; collection\ntargets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responsibility_of_Recycler_in_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\"><\/span>Responsibility\nof Recycler in Producer Responsibility Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Every individual proposing to recycle plastic waste shall make an application to the State Pollution Control Board or the Pollution Control Committee for grant of registration<\/li><li>To ensure environment-friendly management of the waste<\/li><li>To facilitate adequate pollution control equipment to prevent environmental pollution.<\/li><li>Every individual engaged in recycling plastic waste shall arrange and submit an annual report to the local authority concerned under intimation to the concerned State Pollution Control Board or      Pollution Control Committee by the 30th April of every year.<\/li><li>In every case, the Central Pollution Control Board has the authority to audit, substantiate and scrutinize the application and decide accordingly.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authorization_and_Recognition_of_Producer_Responsibility_Organization\"><\/span>Authorization and Recognition of Producer Responsibility Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For recognition and authorization of Producer Responsibility Organization, the form to be submitted to the Central Pollution Control Board for registration of PRO is annexed with the directions for both plastic and electronic waste management. The specifications for e-waste management does not stipulate any minimum requirements for registration of PRO, <strong><em>while guidelines for waste management specify the below-mentioned requirements \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Registration from any Statutory Body,<\/li><li>Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience in Waste Management.<\/li><li>Disclosure of successful disposal of Municipal Solid Waste &amp; plastic waste,<\/li><li>Details of TAN, GST &amp; PAN numbers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before granting registration, CPCB has the authority to\nscrutinize, verify and examine the application. Further, the E-waste management\nrules&#8217; registration shall be valid for three years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Producer_Recognized_Organization_in_E-Waste_Management\"><\/span>Role\nof Producer Recognized Organization in E-Waste Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the need of the hour is the challenge of reducing E-waste. Every individual must be aware and take responsibility to eliminate the pollution created through e-waste. Also, the authorities have initiated to lower the production of e-waste in India. Therefore, they have established Producers Responsibility Organization. The role of the Producers Responsibility Organization is to assist the producers and fulfill their legal obligation in achieving the collection E-waste objective, introducing the collection centers of E-waste, and organizing the awareness programmers related to the collection of E-waste. PRO authorization agreements shall be signed between the producers or with an association of producers. The agreements shall specify the part and responsibility of the Producer Responsibility Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer Responsibility Organization initiative taken by the government is a practical step in the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/waste-management\"><strong>waste management<\/strong><\/a> process. However, the success of PRO is based on higher management. The authority must have a suitable regulatory framework highlighting the role of various stakeholders and appropriate guidelines for producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/extended-producer-responsibility-for-the-e-waste-and-plastic-waste-management-online\/\">Extended Producer Responsibility for the E-Waste and Plastic Waste Management <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRO Authorization-E-waste means a professional organization authorized collectively or individually by producers, which takes the authority for collecting and channelizing e-waste generated from the end of life of their products. It helps in ensuring environmentally sound management of such e-waste. In this write-up, we will discuss PRO Authorization-E-waste, Legislation, and its role in E-waste management. 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