How to get MOEF permission for import of used lead-acid batteries?

 The import of lead acid battery concentrates and their processing means a bigger volume of lead bearing residues to remain in India. Since the recycling of used lead-acid batteries increase the burden on the already scarce landfills, the import of such batteries is regulated by the Ministry of Environment, forests & Climate Change (MOEFCC). The business entities desirous of such activity need to take permission for the export and import of goods hazardous wastes, from the MOEF. In India, the role and responsibility of MOEF is to give the license to the importers and exporters planning to work in the field of recycling of used lead-acid batteries. The MOEF permission is granted only after a systemic examination of goods.

 

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MOEF responsibility of imported used lead-acid batteries

The battery plates are covered by ISRI code. The importers are required to follow the guidelines of this code. It is a great responsibility of MOEF to take care of the products and their packaging & labelling. The origination documents submitted by the importer ensure whether the occupier has maintained the overall quality or not, and also handled the issues occurred related any accidental cases.
Also, MOEF is in constant touch with the buyers and sellers for the imports and exports, post the completion of the entire the procedure. The list of activities to be taken care during the processing of lead-acid batteries include sheds, minimum movement during rains and slopes that must not permit any water logging.



MOEF website for import permission of used -acid batteries

To get detailed information about the procedure for import or export of used lead-acid batteries, the desirous applicant needs to visit the official website of the MOEF. The importers & exporters can get information regarding wildlife laws & forest policies followed by the MOEF and its rules and regulations related to air & water pollution.
Since lead acid batteries results in pollution, so it is very important to keep the environment clean. The business entity or an individual, planning to import and transit for trans boundary movement of hazardous wastes must follow all the guidelines. A proper hazardous waste management should be followed, which consists of the collection, recycling, treatment, disposal, and transportation of wastes.
The business entity or an individual, dealing in the import of hazardous waste requires the permission of MOEF. No traders panning to import hazardous wastes like paper, scrap plastic, lead, rubber, lead-acid batteries, etc. can do so without the permission of MOEF in India.

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