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 India’s growing consumer base and industrial sector have led to a sharp increase in the use of batteries, electronic products, and electrical devices. While these advancements boost economic growth, they also create an urgent environmental challenge— waste management . To address this, the Indian Government has mandated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for producers, importers, and brand owners. EPR ensures that those who manufacture, sell, or import batteries and electronics are responsible for collecting, recycling, and safely disposing of them once they reach end-of-life. This includes EPR for Battery Waste , EPR for Electronic Product , and EPR for E-Waste . What is EPR for Battery Waste? EPR for Battery Waste is a regulatory framework introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Battery Waste Management Rules. It requires manufacturers and importers of batteries—such as lithium-ion, lead-acid, and other rechargea...

 Further adding to the drug, material, and cosmetic import control and regulation is the strict law environment set by the Indian Government to maintain the optimum potential toward safety and quality of imports. The national authority, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) , presides over the licensing and regulation of such products in the country. Thus, importers must have proper authorization in accordance with the CDSCO Registration for Importer , obtain a CDSCO Import License , or, in the case of cosmetics, secure CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration . Without these, they will not be allowed to market their products in India. The following guide covers the full compliance process applicable to importers, including requirements and benefits. What is CDSCO Registration for Importers? CDSCO Registration for Importers is a one-time registration provided by CDSCO that allows eligible companies to legally import drugs, medical devices, and/or cosme...