India bans export of unsorted battery waste and scrap
In short
The Indian government has banned the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade says the rule takes effect immediately and covers primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators that do not contain hazardous substances.
What the reporting says
The government has banned exports of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries, effective immediately, under a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification. The ban covers primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators lacking hazardous substances, and reclassifies these shipments from 'Free' to 'Prohibited'. The change tightens trade rules for battery-related waste and scrap shipments and is supported by the stated customs classification change.
Why it matters
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade has issued an immediate ban on exporting unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries, including primary cells, batteries and electric accumulators without hazardous substances. The notification changes the trade status of these items from 'Free' to 'Prohibited'. The move directly affects exporters handling battery-related scrap and waste shipments.