The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India recently issued the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025, further optimizing the compliance mechanisms under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. This amendment focuses on three main directions: the application of digital tags, relaxation of hazardous substance controls, and data management upgrades, aiming to reduce compliance costs for enterprises and enhance the effectiveness of environmental regulation.
Key Highlights of the Amendment:
Digital Labeling Option Introduced
Producers can now print barcodes or QR codes containing the EPR registration number on:
- Batteries or battery packs
- Equipment containing batteries
- Battery packaging or accompanying product brochures
This digital alternative reduces the costs of physical label printing and management while ensuring traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Relaxation in Hazardous Substance Marking
For batteries with cadmium content ≤0.002% (20 ppm) or lead content is ≤0.004% (40 ppm), marking Cd or Pb label on the battery is no longer required.
Enhanced Industry Regulation
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will publish a consolidated list of producers opting for digital labeling and update their details every quarter.
These measures are expected to help battery manufacturers, importers, and recyclers manage their products and waste disposal processes more effectively, while also promoting environmental protection and sustainable development efforts. Relevant businesses should adjust their operations according to the new regulations to ensure full compliance.
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