The Central Government has taken proactive steps to enhance the management of battery waste by introducing significant amendments to the BatteryWaste (Management) Rules, 2022.

Here are the key highlights of the latest amendments:

1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will determine the highest and lowest prices for EPR #certificates. These prices will range from 100% to 30% of the Environmental Compensation that obligated companies must pay for not fulfilling their EPR obligations.

2. CPCB will set the exchange price of EPR certificates between registered entities through a designated portal. This price will fall within the range of the highest and lowest prices fixed by the CPCB.

3. Companies can carry forward up to 60% of the remaining quantity of #batteries placed in the market during a compliance cycle to the next cycle.

These changes aim to streamline the management of battery waste and ensure better compliance with environmental responsibilities.

Refer to the official notification from here.