India non-ferrous scrap EPR: effective date and importer scope
India’s G.S.R. 438(E), notified on July 1, 2025, brings the non-ferrous scrap EPR rules into force on April 1, 2026. The framework covers aluminium, copper, zinc and their alloys. The 100% preceding-year import obligation applies specifically to importers of used devices, used products or non-ferrous scrap; it should not be generalized to every importer. General producer targets are phased separately.
India’s G.S.R. 438(E), notified on July 1, 2025, brings the non-ferrous scrap EPR rules into force on April 1, 2026. The framework covers aluminium, copper, zinc and their alloys. The 100% preceding-year import obligation applies specifically to importers of used devices, used products or non-ferrous scrap; it should not be generalized to every importer. General producer targets are phased separately.
Research completed: 2026-10-02T08:46:39.702Z.
Received by Insights: 2026-10-02T08:47:02.295Z.
Source publication date: 2026-09-18.
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2026-09-18 — https://sjexim.services/2026/09/18/moefcc-introduces-epr-framework-for-aluminium-copper-and-zinc-scrap-new-non-ferrous-metal-waste-rules/
Site correction: Corrected missing commencement date and overly broad importer scope; Gazette pages 13 and 22.
Correction evidence:
https://sjexim.services/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rules_Scrap_of_Non-Ferrous_2025.pdf
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