Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Plastic Waste
EPR is a policy approach under which producers are given significant responsibility—financial and/or physical—for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
- In India, if your business manufactures, imports, sells, or uses plastic packaging, you are legally obligated to manage the environmental impact of that plastic—even after it leaves your hands. This is known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
- Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, EPR registration and annual compliance reporting are mandatory for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs), and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs). Failure to comply can result in legal penalties and loss of market access.
- Simplicomp helps you get and stay compliant—end-to-end.
Who Needs Plastic waste EPR Registration?
You fall under EPR rules if you are:
- A Producer of plastic packaging materials
- An Importer of plastic-packaged goods or plastic packaging
- A Brand Owner selling goods with plastic packaging
- A Plastic Waste Processor (recycler, co-processor, energy recovery facility, etc.)
All eligible entities must register on the Centralised EPR Portal of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and submit detailed plastic usage and recycling plans annually.
Our EPR Compliance Services
- Initial Assessment & Strategy
We help you identify your EPR category (I, II, III, or IV) and calculate your obligations based on packaging types and quantities. - CPCB Portal Registration
Full guidance on documentation, registration formats, and portal navigation to get your business registered without delays. - EPR Plan & Targets
Creation of your annual EPR Action Plan—including reuse, recycling, end-of-life disposal, and use of recycled content targets. - Vendor Sourcing & Agreements
We help you connect with CPCB-approved Plastic Waste Processors and draft legally sound agreements for plastic offsetting. - Annual Returns & Quarterly Reporting
Timely preparation and submission of compliance reports, with tracking and follow-up for acknowledgements or CPCB feedback
Renewals & Amendments
Ensure your registration remains valid and up to date, especially if your product lines, packaging mix, or production volumes change.
Categories of Plastic Packaging
- Category I includes rigid plastic packaging, such as bottles, containers, and similar products.
- Category II covers flexible plastic packaging, which may be single-layered or multilayered (with the same type of material).
- Category III refers to multilayered plastic packaging made of different material layers that are typically difficult to recycle.
- Category IV consists of compostable plastic packaging, which is designed to break down under composting conditions.
Each of these categories has specific annual targets for recycling, reuse, and end-of-life treatment as defined by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Required Documents for EPR Plastic Registration
- Company PAN & GST
- Authorised Signatory ID & Board Resolution
- Details of Packaging Materials Used (by type & quantity)
- Manufacturing/Import Licenses (if applicable)
- Agreements with Waste Processors (optional at application stage)
- Product-wise Plastic Use Declaration
- Recycling Infrastructure/Plans (for PWPs)
(We’ll give you a tailored checklist based on your business type.)
Why Choose Simplicomp?
✅ Regulatory Mastery
We track every update from CPCB and MOEF&CC to keep your compliance airtight.
✅ Tailored Support
Solutions that scale with your operation—whether you’re a startup brand or a pan-India manufacturer.
✅ Network of Recyclers
We help you meet targets via approved processors across India.
✅ Full-Service Partner
From registration to reporting—we handle it all so your team can focus on the business.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you fall under the PIBO or PWP definitions and use/handle plastic packaging, EPR is mandatory.
Targets are a percentage of your annual plastic use, with phased increases. CPCB defines these for each category annually.
Yes, you can partner with authorised waste processors to meet your targets, but the responsibility for compliance and reporting stays with you.
Unregistered entities may face penalties, import/export restrictions, and rejection of products in regulated supply chains.
Need Personilazed Solution?
We are a team of professionals providing techno-legal solutions for business facing challenges to get the timely delivery of Environmental and Pollution Control board approvals.
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