As per the recent notification dated 30^th April 2024, the timelines for Compliance with EPR Targets and Submission of Annual Returns for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 has been revised.

Highlights of the Notice

1. The Compliance for EPR targets for batteries for the FY 2022-23 in respect of batteries covered under 21 Products under Schedule I of the erstwhile E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, shall be reflected and accounted as part of the obligations prescribed under erstwhile E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.

2. In respect of batteries other than as mentioned at S. No. (i) above, the compliance for EPR targets for FY 2022-23 shall be met in the FY 2023-24.

3. The Deadline for compliance of EPR targets and submission of annual returns by the Producers for FY 2022-23 is 30th June, 2024