The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Battery Waste Management in India is governed by the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Under this framework, all battery producers, manufacturers, and importers must handle the eco-friendly collection, recycling, or refurbishment of discarded batteries.

 The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Battery Waste Management in India is governed by the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Under this framework, all battery producers, manufacturers, and importers must handle the eco-friendly collection, recycling, or refurbishment of discarded batteries. 

All compliance activities, from initial registration to regular filings, are handled through the CPCB Battery EPR Portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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🕒 Latest Filing Deadlines (2026)

• Annual Return (AR) Extension: The final date for filing the Annual Return for the Financial Year 2025–2026 has been officially extended to November 30, 2026. 

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📝 Return Filing Requirements by Role

Entity Type	Filing Forms	Frequency & Requirements
Producers / Importers	Form 3	Annually. Must declare total battery sales, calculate target obligations, and submit proof of buying EPR credit certificates from certified recyclers.
Recyclers & Refurbishers	Form 4	Quarterly. Must report the exact weight of waste batteries collected, materials processed/recovered, and certificates generated/sold.

Note: Registered entities with zero sales or activity during a financial year are still legally required to file a Nil Return. 

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Return Filing Process for Producers

1. Access the Portal: Log in using your authorized company credentials via the Centralized Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal. 
2. Review Sales Data: Navigate to the returns panel. The platform auto-populates your overall EPR recycling obligations based on the daily or quarterly sales information submitted over the year. 
3. Fulfill Targets with Credits: Ensure you have procured enough EPR certificates (by weight of specific metals like Lead, Lithium, Cobalt, etc.) from registered recyclers to cover your calculated targets.
4. Report Public Awareness: Upload mandatory data regarding consumer awareness initiatives conducted by your brand to promote responsible battery disposal (e.g., workshops, advertisements, or collection point signs). 
5. Final Submission: Double-check your target balances, sign off on the summary page, and hit submit. 

⚠️ Penalty Notice: Failure to submit timely returns or meet collection targets will automatically attract Environmental Compensation (EC) charges and can result in the suspension of your commercial manufacturing or import license.

Extended Producer Responsibility Portal under BWM Rules, 2022

Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 have been notified by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 22 Aug., 2022. These rules are applicable to all types of batteries regardless of chemistry, shape, volume, weight, material composition and use. As per these Rules, Producer (manufacturers, importers) shall have the obligation of Extended Producer Responsibility for the battery they introduce in the market and the Producer shall meet the collection and recycling targets as given in Schedule II of the rules to ensure the attainment of EPR obligations.

According to the Rules, Producers, Recyclers, and Refurbishers of Battery shall have to register through the online centralized portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Recyclers and Refurbishers shall also have to register with the concerned SPCB/PCC on this centralized portal developed by CPCB. The portal will help in improving accountability, traceability and transparency of fulfilment of EPR Obligations. This portal would act as the single point data repository with respect to orders and guidelines related to implementation of BWM Rules, 2022.