According to the Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) refers to the obligation placed on Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) to ensure environmentally responsible management of their products throughout their entire lifecycle. It's important to note that, under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, EPR specifically pertains to plastic packaging and not plastic products in general.
Engaged in the production of plastic packaging materials, including but not limited to plastic sheets, containers, bags, bottles, pellets, and more.
Distributing goods under a registered brand label or trademark, including through online platforms/marketplaces (unless the organization qualifies as a Micro and Small Enterprise under MSME), utilizing plastic packaging for the wrapping and packaging of the products.
The CPCB has created an online portal in accordance with the guidelines of the PWM (Amendment) Rules 2022 for the registration and filing of annual returns for PWM/EPR. If you need EPR registration on the CPCB portal, kindly submit your requirements here, and we will reach out to you shortly.
Gathering and responsibly disposing of an equal amount of plastic packaging waste, as mandated by PIBOs through their product (also known as EPR liability/EPR target). The collection should be organized based on plastic categories.
Rigid plastic packaging (plastic bottles, containers, pellets, jars, drums, etc.)
Flexible plastic packaging (plastic sheets, pouches, films, covers, carry bags, industrial packaging bags, etc.)
Multilayered plastic packaging material (at least one layer of plastic and one layer of other material)
Compostable plastic packaging
Obtain Registration
Collection of plastic waste
Sustainable disposal
Obtain EPR credits from PWPs
Annual Report Filing
Renewal of Registration