Q. With reference to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), consider the following statements:
1.In India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is responsible for granting EPR certificates.
2.In India, EPR certification is mandatory for electronic and electrical equipment.
3.Pharmaceuticals are covered under EPR regulations in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially for the take-back, recycling, and final disposal of those products. The CPCB is the regulatory body that oversees the issuance of EPR certificates in India. EPR certification is mandatory for producers, importers, and brand owners of electronic and electrical equipment, as well as plastic products.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The focus of EPR is primarily on plastic waste, electronic equipment, and other similar products. Pharmaceuticals require different compliance measures, such as Pollution Board Licenses and adherence to Biomedical Waste Management Rules, but these are not explicitly part of the EPR framework.
Source: The Times of India
