EPR Registration for
User Terminals and Systems

EPR Registration for User Terminals and Systems (ITEW9) is required for eligible producers covered under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. User Terminals and Systems are listed under Schedule I of the Rules under Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment. 

Under the Rules, producers of covered electrical and electronic equipment are required to register on the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal and fulfil their applicable EPR obligations, including meeting recycling targets through EPR certificates from registered recyclers, as well as reporting and record-keeping.

What are User Terminals and Systems (ITEW9)?

User terminals and systems (ITEW9) are Electronic Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment used by users to access, process, store or communicate information. These products form part of the broader electronic equipment ecosystem and, where applicable, their components, parts, spares, and consumables are covered under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. 

User terminals and Systems are classified under the IT and telecommunications equipment category with the EEE code ITEW9.

Key Highlights of EPR Registration for User Terminals and Systems

Step-by-Step Process for EPR Registration for User Terminals and Systems

Generally, the registration process includes the following stages:

• Verify Applicability to the Product: Ensure that User Terminals and Systems fall under the ITEW9 category.
• Documents: Gather all necessary company, product, and sales details, along with declarations.
• Register at CPCB Portal: Register as a Producer at the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal.
• Apply and pay fees: Submit the application form and required documents and pay the applicable registration fee online. 
• Application Verification: The application is processed by CPCB.
• Resolve Observations: Respond to all observations and provide other necessary documents.
• Obtain EPR Registration: Get the certificate after the process is successfully completed.
• Maintain Compliance: Meet all recycling targets and submit returns.

For complete guidance, read our detailed [EPR Registration Process] to understand each step, documentation requirements, and CPCB approval procedure.

Documents Required for EPR E-Waste Registration for User Terminals and Systems

The list of documents required:

• GST Certificate
• Import Export Code (IEC), for importers
• CIN (Corporate Identification Number) if applicable
• Certificate of Incorporation or registration
• PAN
• Covering letter for seeking EPR Registration
• Authorisation letter for the person signing the application
• Undertaking regarding the correctness and truthfulness of the information submitted
• Details and ID proof of the authorised person responsible for EPR compliance
• Model-wise list of EEE items for which registration is being sought, including the applicable EEE code
• Applicable sales/import data and other information required in the CPCB EPR application
• Self-declaration of Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance under the provisions of the E-Waste Rules, 2022 Any additional documents or information specifically requested by CPCB during application processing

Validity & Renewal of EPR E-Waste Registration for User Terminals and Systems

EPR E-Waste Registration for User Terminals and Systems (ITEW9) is valid for the period specified by CPCB under the applicable E-Waste (Management) Rules and registration procedures.

• Validity: The EPR Registration Certificate issued to a producer is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
• Renewal: The producer should submit a renewal application through the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal 120 days before the registration expires.
• Updating Information: During renewal or as required by CPCB, producers may need to update details relating to their EEE products, quantities placed on the market, compliance information, and other applicable details.
• Continued Compliance: Producers of ITEW9 must continue to fulfil their applicable EPR obligations, record-keeping, reporting, and other compliance requirements throughout the registration period.
• Important: The 5-year period applies to the EPR Registration Certificate, not to individual EPR certificates. EPR certificates generated through the CPCB system are valid for 2 years from the end of the financial year in which they were generated and expire thereafter unless extinguished earlier as permitted under the Rules.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Monetary environmental compensation levied by CPCB/SPCB for shortfall in recycling targets or non-registration.
• Potential action under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, including legal proceedings for continued non-compliance.
• Risk of being barred from selling/importing user terminals and systems in India until compliance is restored.

How Can ERCS Help You Obtain E-Waste Registration for User Terminals and Systems?

ERCS Private Limited can assist companies in completing the entire EPR Registration process for User Terminals and Systems (ITEW9), including product applicability assessment, documentation for CPCB registration, and compliance assistance.

• Product Applicability & Classification: Evaluate your products and determine their ITEW9 applicability.
• Documentation Assistance: Assist in creating all necessary business, product, and compliance-related documents.
• CPCB Portal Application: Assist in preparing and submitting the EPR registration application in the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal.
• EPR Obligations Assessment: Determine the EPR obligations that you are liable for.
• CPCB Queries Assistance: Assist in answering any CPCB queries and clarifications raised against your registration application.
• Amendments & Renewal: Assist with amending details and renewing the registration within the stipulated time period.
• Compliance Assistance: Assist in fulfilling any relevant EPR compliance, recordkeeping, reporting and recycling requirements.

Contact ERCS for professional assistance with EPR Registration for User Terminals and Systems (ITEW9).