https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=66349 Customs must verify CPCB-issued EPR registration certificates when clearing imports of batteries and equipment containing batteries. Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, importers are treated as producers and must obtain CPCB EPR registration via the centralised portal; CPCB publishes registered producers and issues EPR certificates for recyclers/refurbishers. Producers must file plans and returns, meet collection and recycling/refurbishment targets, and may use tradable EPR certificates to meet obligations; CPCB and State boards can suspend registrations and impose environmental compensation for non compliance. en-us Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:59:40 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=66349 Customs must verify CPCB-issued EPR registration certificates when clearing imports of batteries and equipment containing batteries. Under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, importers are treated as producers and must obtain CPCB EPR registration via the centralised portal; CPCB publishes registered producers and issues EPR certificates for recyclers/refurbishers. Producers must file plans and returns, meet collection and recycling/refurbishment targets, and may use tradable EPR certificates to meet obligations; CPCB and State boards can suspend registrations and impose environmental compensation for non compliance. Circulars Customs Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=66349