EPR Registration for Plastic Packaging
CPCB authorization for PIBOs to manage plastic waste responsibly.
Overview
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging makes Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) accountable for managing plastic waste generated at both pre-consumer and post-consumer stages. Online EPR registration with CPCB or SPCBs is mandatory for PIBOs handling rigid, flexible, multilayered, or compostable plastic packaging.
The process involves submission of detailed waste management plans, compliance with category-wise targets, and payment of applicable registration fees depending on waste generation volume.
Objectives
- Ensure environmentally sound management of plastic waste.
- Hold PIBOs responsible for annual waste collection and recycling targets.
- Promote sustainable practices and reduce plastic pollution.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Entities
- Producers of plastic packaging
- Importers of plastic goods
- Brand owners using plastic packaging
- Exemption: Micro and small MSMEs
Documents Required
Company Details
- GST Certificate
- PAN Card
- CIN (Company/LLP/OPC)
- IEC Certificate (for importers)
- Partnership deed (if applicable)
Authorised Person
- Aadhaar & PAN
- Scanned signature
Other
- Consent from SPCB/PCC (if production facility exists)
- Process flow diagram (for producers)
- Covering letter, DIC registration (if applicable)
Benefits
- Ensures compliance with PWM Rules 2016
- Improves sustainability and brand image
- Reduces waste management costs via recycling tie-ups
- Legal protection against penalties
Statistics
Processing Time: 25–30 days
Govt. Fee: ₹10,000 (<1000 TPA), ₹20,000 (1000–10,000 TPA), ₹50,000 (>10,000 TPA)
Validity: 1 year (first certificate), renewal up to 3 years
Renewal & Validity
Validity: 1 year (new), 3 years (renewal)
Renewal Window: Apply before expiry; renewal fee same as application fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Rigid, flexible, multilayered, and compostable plastics.
Yes, micro and small MSMEs are exempt.