Comprehensive list of electronic products covered under EPR authorization
As per the E-Waste Management Rules, any company that manufactures, imports, or produces electronic products listed below is required to obtain an EPR Registration. The registration ensures that producers are accountable for the recycling and safe disposal of e-waste generated from their products.
The following table contains the product categories, codes, and their average life. The average life helps determine the recycling liability period for each producer. Even dealers selling a single product, component, or accessory listed below fall under the scope of EPR authorization.
| Sr. No. | Categories of Electrical & Electronic Equipment | EEE Code | Average Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information technology and telecommunication equipment Centralized data processing: Mainframe |
ITEW1 | 10 Years |
| Minicomputer | 5 Years | ||
| 2 | Personal Computers (CPU with input/output devices) | ITEW2 | 6 Years |
| 3 | Laptop Computers | ITEW3 | 5 Years |
| 4 | Notebook Computers | ITEW4 | 5 Years |
| 5 | Notepad Computers | ITEW5 | 5 Years |
| 6 | Printers (including cartridges) | ITEW6 | 10 Years |
| 7 | Copying Equipment | ITEW7 | 8 Years |
| 8 | Electrical and Electronic Typewriters | ITEW8 | 5 Years |
| 9 | User Terminals and Systems | ITEW9 | 6 Years |
| 10 | Facsimile Machines | ITEW10 | 10 Years |
| 11 | Telex Machines | ITEW11 | 5 Years |
| 12 | Telephones | ITEW12 | 9 Years |
| 13 | Pay Telephones | ITEW13 | 9 Years |
| 14 | Cordless Telephones | ITEW14 | 9 Years |
| 15 | Cellular Telephones - Feature Phones | ITEW15 | 7 Years |
| Cellular Telephones - Smart Phones | 5 Years | ||
| 16 | Answering Systems | ITEW16 | 5 Years |
| Consumer Electrical & Electronics | |||
| 1 | Television Sets (LCD/LED based) | CEEW1 | 9 Years |
| 2 | Refrigerator | CEEW2 | 10 Years |
| 3 | Washing Machine | CCEW3 | 9 Years |
| 4 | Air Conditioners (excluding centralized plants) | CCEW4 | 10 Years |
| 5 | Fluorescent and other Mercury-containing lamps | CEEW5 | 2 Years |