The Battery (Management and Handling) Rule, 2001 was replaced on August 22, 2022, by a battery waste management rule, 2022, which aims to handle old batteries in an ecologically friendly manner.

These regulations apply to all batteries, including industrial, automotive, portable, and batteries for electric vehicles. A battery producer (including importers) is required by law to collect and recycle used batteries and to employ recovered materials in the production of new batteries. EPR mandates the collecting and recycling of used batteries instead of their disposal in landfills or incineration. To fulfil the EPR responsibilities, waste batteries may be gathered, recycled, or repaired by producers themselves or by any other body. To make sure that manufacturers complete their commitments, the rules will create a centralised web platform and system for transferring EPR certifications. The regulations for gathering, recycling, and repairing used batteries promote the development of new industries and entrepreneurship. EPR Certificate for battery waste management is mandatory for all battery manufacturers.

Automotive batteries means any Battery used only for automotive starter, lighting or ignition power. They are also known as car batteries.

Electric Vehicle battery means any Battery specifically designed to provide traction to hybrid and electric vehicles for road transport. Use lithium-ion batteries used in E-Scooters, E-bike, and E-car etc.

Industrial batteries means any Battery designed for industrial uses, excluding Portable battery, Electric vehicle battery and automotive battery. These may include sealed Battery (excluding potable battery); unsealed Battery (excluding automotive Battery) and energy storage system Battery

Portable Batteries means Battery that is sealed, less than five kilograms, not made for industrial purposes, electric vehicle or to be used as an Automotive Battery.

The Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (Rule 4(4)) apply to every producer, importer, reconditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, consumer, and bulk consumer that makes, processes, sells, acquires, or uses batteries or their components.Those that produce or manufacture batteries must register on Form 1(A) as “Producers” in order to use the centralised online portal.The criteria include all battery types, regardless of chemistry, size, or form.

These laws do not apply to batteries used in equipment related to the defence of vital security interests, such as weapons, ammunition, war materials, and equipment made especially for military use or for space flight.

• Gst Copy With Sign And Stamp
• Authorized Person Pan Card
• Authorized Person Aadhar Card
• Company Pan Card
• Company CIN Number
• Company TIN Number
• Consent To Operate (CTO) (Air/Water Act and Authorization) Under Hazardous Waste Rules. (If Involved In Production Facility)
• District Industries Center (DIC) Registration Certificate
• Import Export Certificate In Case Of Importer (IEC)
• Gstr 9 / Balance Sheet Of Previous Financial Year.
• Authorized E-Mail Id
• Website Address
• Mobile Number

A manufacturer, importer, builder, and reconditioner must follow these rules-

• Collect used batteries in accordance with the Schedule in comparison to new batteries purchased from original equipment makers and large customers.
• Maintain the same identity and features for both the new batteries sold and the recycled batteries.
• Every six months, by June 30 and December 31, the State Board must submit its Form-I returns outlining their sales and buybacks.
• Create collection centres to gather spent batteries at numerous locations, either separately or collectively.
• To recycle old batteries, utilise only licenced recyclers.
• Make agreements with dealers for secure transportation between collection facilities and registered recyclers.
• Make sure that nothing harms the environment while it is being transported.
• Promote the following through publications, posters, publications, and other means: Lead danger ; The consumer is responsible for returning old batteries to dealers or specified drop-off places; Dealers and designated collection centres’ addresses
• Make sure the batteries have the global recycling emblem on them.
• Purchase recycled lead only from authorised recyclers.
• Any infractions by dealers should be reported to the State Board or the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
• Make sure that only licenced vendors should sell fresh batteries.