EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY COMPLIANCE UNDER PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES, 2016
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic waste is a mandatory compliance obligation under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022. It requires producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to collect, recycle, and responsibly manage plastic packaging waste generated by their products.
CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) oversees EPR registration through the centralized online portal. Non-compliance can attract heavy penalties, suspension of business licenses, and legal action under the Environment Protection Act.
EPR registration is compulsory for all PIBOs dealing in plastic packaging across India since 2022.
Any entity that produces, imports, or brands plastic-packaged goods must register.
Category I: Rigid plastic, Category II: Flexible plastic, Category III: Multi-layered plastic, Category IV: Plastic sheets
MSMEs below certain thresholds may be partially exempt. Contact us to check your eligibility.
Determine EPR category, plastic type, and annual plastic usage to assess registration obligation.
Gather all required documents including PAN, GST, incorporation certificate, and product details.
Create account on CPCB EPR portal, fill application, and upload required documents.
Declare annual plastic packaging volume and set EPR targets as per regulatory requirements.
Receive EPR registration certificate from CPCB/SPCB upon successful verification.
Purchase plastic credits, submit recycler certificates, and file annual EPR returns.
15–30 Working Days
Subject to CPCB portal processing1 Year (Annual Renewal)
Renewal before March 31 each yearCompetitive Rates
Based on business category & complexity100% Compliance
End-to-end support including filingAssistance in tying up with CPCB-registered Producer Responsibility Organizations for hassle-free waste collection.
Support in procuring plastic credits from registered recyclers to meet your annual EPR targets.
Year-round support for quarterly reporting, annual return filing, and target fulfillment tracking.
Timely reminders for renewal dates, quarterly reporting deadlines, and target achievement updates.
Get expert guidance from our EPR specialists for smooth, penalty-free registration on the CPCB portal.
