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India Publishes Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025 – Key Updates and Compliance Requirements
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2025, refining compliance requirements under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. These updates primarily focus on digital labeling, packaging exemptions, and relaxed hazardous substance labeling requirements.
Key Highlights of the Amendment:
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Digital Labeling Option Introduced
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Producers can now print barcodes or QR codes containing the EPR registration number on:
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Batteries or battery packs
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Equipment containing batteries
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Battery packaging or accompanying product brochures
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This digital alternative reduces the labeling burden while ensuring compliance.
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Exemptions for Certain Packaging
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Packaging covered under Rule 26 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, is now exempt from some labeling requirements.
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Relaxation in Hazardous Substance Marking
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For batteries with cadmium content ≤0.002% (20 ppm) or lead content is ≤0.004% (40 ppm), marking ‘Cd’ or ‘Pb’ label on the battery is no longer required.
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CPCB to Maintain a Centralized Database of Producers
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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will publish a consolidated list of producers opting for digital labeling and update their details every quarter.
What This Means for the Industry
These amendments simplify compliance while ensuring better traceability and environmental safety. Battery producers, importers, and recyclers should review these updates and adjust their labeling and documentation processes accordingly.
The official Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025, can be accessed here.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
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