Product : Sewing Machines
IS Standard : EETW3
EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. It is a policy that requires manufacturers and importers of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products at the end of their life. This includes collecting, recycling, and disposing of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner.
Sewing machines are coming on the list of EEE products that require EPR authorization in India. This means that manufacturers and importers of sewing machines must obtain EPR authorization from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) before they can sell their products in India.
To obtain EPR authorization, manufacturers and importers must submit an application to the CPCB. The application must include information about the company, the products it manufactures or imports, and its plan for managing e-waste. The CPCB will review the application and may require additional information or documentation. Once the application is approved, the company will be issued an EPR authorization certificate.
The EPR authorization certificate is valid for a period of five years. After five years, the company must renew its EPR authorization by submitting a new application to the CPCB.
The EPR authorization system is designed to ensure that e-waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner. By requiring manufacturers and importers to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products, the EPR system helps to protect the environment and human health.