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EPR Registration for Plastic Waste Management | Process | Documents | Fees

Ensure full compliance with India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, which mandate that organizations introducing plastic packaging into the market take responsibility for its collection, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal.

Our team provides comprehensive end-to-end assistance for all stakeholders involved in plastic packaging, including manufacturers, importers, brand owners (PIBOs), and plastic waste processors. We simplify the entire process, helping you obtain EPR authorization efficiently while meeting all regulatory requirements.

With the implementation of the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, compliance with EPR is no longer optional. Organizations are legally required to manage both pre-consumer and post-consumer plastic waste responsibly. Failing to obtain the necessary authorization may lead to penalties, restrictions, or suspension of business activities.

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    What is EPR for Plastic Waste Management?

    Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires organizations that introduce plastic packaging into the market to take responsibility for its collection, recycling, and environmentally safe disposal.

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, mandates that producers, importers, brand owners, and processors of plastic waste obtain EPR authorization from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

    EPR ensures proper reuse, recycling, and end-of-life disposal of plastic, making businesses accountable for their plastic footprint.

    Who Must Register for EPR?
    • Producers: Organizations that manufacture plastic packaging materials.
    • Importers: Entities importing plastic packaging for sale or distribution.
    • Brand Owners: Companies that sell goods under their trademark using plastic packaging (except micro and small businesses).
    • Plastic Waste Processors: Facilities involved in:
      • Recycling of plastic waste
      • Conversion of waste to energy
      • Conversion of waste to oil
      • Industrial composting of plastic materials
    PR Registration Process
    • Submit the required documents to the relevant SPCB/CPCB department.
    • The application is reviewed by the authorities.
    • Coordination with officials to address queries and clarifications.
    • Once approved, an EPR Authorization Certificate is issued.
    Documents Required for EPR Registration
    • PAN and Aadhaar copies: Of the authorized person, signed and stamped.
    • Official Company Email ID
    • MSME Registration: If applicable.
    • Authorized Person Signature: JPEG format.
    • Contact Number: For OTP verification.
    • List of States/UTs: Where the importer or brand owner operates.
    • Total Capital Investment: In the project (in Crores INR).
    • Photographs of Packaging Materials
    • Purchase Invoices: For the last two financial years.
    • Total Number of Containers Imported: Annually.
    Responsibilities After Registration

    After obtaining EPR authorization, PIBOs must:

    • Create a profile on the centralized EPR portal maintained by CPCB.
    • Submit an EPR Action Plan for plastic waste management.
    • Recycle and reuse plastic packaging wherever possible.
    • Ensure proper disposal of outdated or waste materials.
    • Collect and recover plastics, potentially working with PROs (Producer Responsibility Organizations).
    • File annual reports with CPCB.
    • Maintain and cite documentation, including plastic credits.
    Categories of Plastic Packaging under EPR

    Category I – Rigid plastic packaging

    Category II – Flexible plastic packaging (single or multilayer), plastic sheets, carry bags, sachets, pouches

    Category III – Multilayer packaging (plastic combined with other materials)

    Category IV – Compostable plastics used in packaging and carry bags

    Banned Plastic Products in India

    Prohibited items include: stirrers, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, straws, trays, plastic wraps around candy, balloon sticks, thermocol decorations, and other single-use plastics.

    Plastic Waste Management Rules (Amendment 2021, effective Dec 31, 2022) ban plastic carry bags less than 75 microns and certain other single-use plastics.

    Government Fees for EPR Registration

    PIBO Registration (Plastic Producers, Importers, Brand Owners)

    Estimated Plastic Waste (TPA) Application Fee (INR)
    Less than 1000 10,000
    1000–10,000 20,000
    More than 10,000 50,000

    PWP Registration (Plastic Waste Processors)

    Processing Capacity (TPA) Proposed Processing Fee (INR)
    Less than 200 5,000
    200–2000 20,000
    More than 2000 50,000
    Cancellation and Renewal
    • EPR registration for PIBOs under PWM Rules, 2016 (amended) does not require renewal, unless updated by the entity.
    • Registrations may be cancelled if fraudulent documents are submitted.
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