We simplify the EPR journey—right from registration on the CPCB portal to quarterly filings and certification audits—ensuring your business remains compliant and future-ready.
What is EPR for Waste Tyres?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a legal obligation for producers, importers, and recyclers of tyres to ensure environmentally sound management of waste tyres. The rule requires businesses to:
- Collect and recycle used tyres in proportion to their production or import volumes
- Register on the CPCB’s online EPR portal
- Maintain records and obtain EPR Certificates from registered recyclers
- File quarterly and annual returns
- Avoid any dealings with unregistered entities
Who Needs EPR Tyre Certification?
The following businesses must comply with EPR Tyre regulations:
- Tyre manufacturers (domestic)
- Importers of new or waste tyres
- Automobile companies importing tyres in built vehicles
- Recyclers of waste tyres
- Tyre retreaders
NOZIX EPR Tyre Consultancy Services
We help you with:
- CPCB Portal Registration (Producer / Importer / Recycler / Retreader)
- EPR Target Calculations and Compliance Planning
- Quarterly Return Filing and Documentation
- EPR Certificate Procurement via authorized recyclers
- Audit Preparation & Verification Support
- Training on CPCB SOPs and Portal Management
- Legal Representation for Non-Compliance Cases
EPR Tyre Targets (As per 2022 Policy)
For producers/importers of new tyres:
- 2022–23: 35% of 2020–21 tyre volume
- 2023–24: 70% of 2021–22 tyre volume
- 2024–25 onwards: 100% of 2022–23 and so on
For waste tyre importers:
- EPR obligation = 100% of previous year's imported waste tyres
Pyrolysis oil or char from imported waste tyres is not permitted as an EPR compliance route.
Valid End Products Recognized Under EPR
Waste tyre recyclers must produce any of the following to qualify for EPR Certificates:
- Reclaimed rubber
- Crumb rubber
- Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB)
- Recovered carbon black (usable for new tyres)
- Pyrolysis oil/char (only as fuel, not raw material)
Each product carries a conversion factor and weightage for calculating EPR credits.
Why Choose NOZIX?
- 100% tailored consultancy for tyre industry stakeholders
- Deep legal & regulatory understanding of MoEFCC & CPCB rules
- Transparent pricing and timely project delivery
- Portal support, SOP training, and compliance handholding
Ready to Meet Your EPR Tyre Obligation?
Frequently asked questions
Is EPR Tyre compliance mandatory?
Yes. Any business dealing in production, import, recycling, or retreading of tyres must comply with EPR norms set by CPCB.
What happens if a business fails to meet EPR targets?
Non-compliance may lead to: Environmental Compensation Charges. Revocation of CPCB registration (up to 3 years). Legal prosecution under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
What is the validity of an EPR certificate?
2 years from the end of the financial year in which it is issued.
Can I fulfill my EPR obligation using certificates?
Yes. Producers must purchase EPR certificates from registered recyclers on a quarterly basis to meet compliance requirements.
Can NOZIX help file EPR returns?
Absolutely. We manage quarterly and annual CPCB filings, reconcile reports, and assist in audits to ensure full compliance.