Extended Producer Responsibility Rules

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was prominently introduced in India through the e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011. EPR is an environmental policy approach where manufacturers are responsible for managing the end-of-life disposal of their products. While EPR concepts may appear in other regulations, it was formally established as a key principle in the e-Waste Rules to ensure producers take responsibility for managing electronic waste. The bio-medical waste rules (1998), recycled plastic rules (1999), and food safety regulations do not primarily focus on EPR as a central feature. > EPR established through e-Waste Rules 2011 for producer responsibility. Answer: c.