The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on June 30, 2024, issued Standard Operating Procedures for Registration of Producers at EPR Portal for Used Oil Management.
The following has been stated: -
•The SoPs shall be applicable to all manufacturers/ Importers of Base oil/ lubrication oil/ other products manufactured from base oil who will be registered as “Producer” on the portal.
• Types of oils covered under the EPR framework are Virgin Base Oil, White Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Transformer Oil, Cutting Oil, Rubber Processing Oil, Thermal Fluids, Anti-Rust Oil, General Purpose Lubrication Oil, Engine Oil, Brake Oil, Grease, Re-Refined / Recycled Base Oil, Gear Oil, Turbine Oil, Compressor oil.
•Producers shall submit an online application along with the relevant information, documents, and registration fees as per the details outlined in subsequent sections of this document.
The detailed procedure is given in the document below.
