CPCB used oil EPR
Extended Producer Responsibility EPR for Used Oil Management is a mandatory regulatory framework in India implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Second Amendment Rules. Effective from 1 April 2024, the rules mandate that producers of base or lubricating oils, alongside used oil importers, must fulfill specific recycling targets. This compliance is monitored through the purchase of EPR certificates from certified recyclers via the official CPCB Used Oil EPR Portal. Regulated Stakeholders & Applicability Registration is entirely online and mandatory for four main categories of market participants Producers: Manufacturers and importers of virgin base oil or lubricating oil. Importers: Entities importing used oil into India. Recyclers: Facilities re-refining or processing used oil to generate EPR certificates. Collection Agents: Authorized entities responsible for collecting used oil from generators and feed...