CPCB issues Environmental Compensation (EC) guidelines for non-compliance under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (including references to EPR certificate price bounds mechanism)

CPCB published Environmental Compensation (EC) guidelines under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The guidance describes the enforcement/penalty framework for common violations (e.g., operating without registration, dealing with unregistered entities, failure to file returns, EPR obligation shortfalls, RoHS non-compliance, and issues around EPR certificates). The document also references the mechanism in the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2024 under which CPCB fixes the highest and lowest price for exchange of EPR certificates. Compliance teams should align internal controls and audits to avoid EC exposure and ensure accurate portal reporting and certificate transactions.