In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

1. A. The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
2. B. The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
3. C. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
4. D. The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011

Answer: C

Explanation

Extended producer’s responsibility (EPR) is the main feature of the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, wherein the producer of electrical and electronic equipment has the responsibility of managing such equipment after its ‘end of life’, thus the producer is responsible for their products once the consumer discards them.