Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging
CPCB has developed the Centralized portal for registration of Producers, Importers and Brand-owners (PIBOs) & Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) which was launched on April 05, 2022 and is available at https.//cpcbeprp1astic.in/
WHEREAS, vide letters dated 17-8-2022, 18-09-2022 & 13.1 2.22, CPCB issued directions to all Plastic raw material manufacturers not to supply plastic raw material directly to producers engaged in manufacturing of plastic packaging who have not obtained valid Registration from CPCB/SPCB/PCC on the Centralised EPR Portal
CPCB has conducted a series of Meetings, Workshops with the stakeholders and incorporated modifications on the EPR Portal based on the suggestions given by the stakeholders.
In exercise of powers vested under Sectlon 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to the Chairman CPCB, following directions are hereby issued
- Application for grant of EPR Registration of Producer shall be processed on proof of submission of application (Application No. generated through EPR Portal) for grant of Consent before the concerned SPCBs/PCCs. Provisional EPR Registration shall be valid for an initial period of six months which may further be extended for a period of six months provided the justification for the same has been submitted by the concerned producers. Final EPR registration shall be issued only after submission of valid CTO.
- Closure notices already issued in the past by SPCBs/PCCs to Producers without EPR registration shall be revoked immediately upon submission of proof of application for EPR Registration by such producers.
- No new Closure notices to be issued to producers who have provided proof of submission of application for EPR for Registration.
- SPCBs/PCCs shall expedite the process of grant of CTE/ CTO to the Producers of Plastic Packaging as well as the Plastic Waste Processors without linking the grant of such CTE/CTO to recovery of dues, if any, to ensure speedy implementation of the EPR framework.
The above Directions are applicable to all Producers and will be valid till October 31, 2023. It is to be further noted that timeline for supplying raw material to unregistered Producers in MSME /informal sector by plastic raw material manufacturers has been extended to April 30, 2023
What is an EPR Registration?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a government-led initiative. That requires businesses to take responsibility for managing the waste generated by their products and packaging materials. The process begins with EPR registration, which is a formal stage where businesses obtain authorization to handle the waste produced by their products. This responsibility covers waste generated at both pre-consumer and post-consumer stages, ensuring proper waste management throughout the product life cycle.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in India. It plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing policies and programs for environmental protection.
*Types of online EPR certificates under CPCB
Plastic Waste
Battery Waste
Plastic Waste
E-Waste
*Documents required for EPR registration
Aadhar Details
Covering letter
GST Certificate
PAN Card details
PAN of Authorized person
CIN of company/LLP/OPC
IEC Certificate in case importer
Partnership deed in case of partnership firm
DIC Registration (if unit registered with DIC)
Scanned copy of signatures of authorized persons
Process flow diagram (In case of Brand owners only)
Consent issued by SPCP/PCC (If unit has production facility)
Document regarding any other information which the unit wishes to provide