EPR for Plastic Waste Management
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic waste is mandated under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended 2022). PIBOs (Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners) are legally required to ensure the collection and environmentally sound processing of plastic packaging waste generated from their products.
Required by Govt of India
Renewable Certification
What is EPR for Plastic Waste?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where producers take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, PIBOs must register on the CPCB portal, meet recycling targets, and ensure proper disposal of plastic packaging waste.
Non-compliance attracts Environmental Compensation under 'Polluter Pays' principle.
Categories of Plastic Packaging
Category I
Rigid Plastic Packaging (Bottles, Containers, Jars)
Category II
Flexible Plastic Packaging (Single/Multi-layer, Pouches, Sachets)
Category III
Multi-layered Packaging (Plastic + Other Material like foil)
Category IV
Compostable Plastic Sheets & Carry Bags
Who Needs EPR Registration?
🏭 Producers
Manufacturers of plastic packaging or products containing plastic packaging.
🚢 Importers
Entities importing products with plastic packaging into India.
🏷️ Brand Owners
Companies whose brand is displayed on products sold in plastic packaging.
EPR Registration Process
Apply on CPCB Portal
Register on the centralized CPCB EPR portal with company and packaging details.
Submit EPR Action Plan
Detail waste collection, recycling targets, and partnerships with PWPs.
Obtain EPR Certificate
Upon approval, receive certificate from CPCB/SPCB valid for 5 years.
Annual Compliance & Returns
File annual returns demonstrating fulfilment of recycling targets.
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