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EPR Registration For Plastic Waste?

Plastic products have become an essential part of our daily lives. It is produced on a massive scale all over the world. Plastic waste is generated at approximately 5.6 million tonnes per annum (TPA) in India. Its disposal is a significant issue. Recycling is a good way to reuse plastic products but finding a way to eliminate plastic is important.

Let’s understand Extended Producer Responsibility

The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Government of India, notified an amendment to the PWM Rules on February 16, 2022, according to which producers, importers, brand owners (PIBOs), and Plastic Waste Processors shall comply with Extended Producer Responsibility as per Guidelines given in Schedule II of PWM Rules.

Guidelines for EC Assessment for violation of PWM Rules 2016, CPCB

The following entities shall register for EPR registration certificate on the centralized EPR portal developed by CPCB:

Step 1

Producer

Step 2

Importer

Step 3

Brand owner

Step 4

Plastic Waste Processor engaged in (a) recycling, (b) waste to energy, (c) waste to oil, and (d) industrial composting.

Categories of Plastic Packaging Covered Under EPR

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) applies to the following plastic packaging categories

Category I

Rigid plastic packaging

Category II

Single-layer or multilayer flexible plastic packaging (more than one layer with different types of plastic), plastic sheets or similar and covers made of plastic sheets, carry bags, plastic sachets or pouches

Category III

Multi-layered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic)

Category IV

Plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as compostable plastic carry bags

Documents Required for  EPR Registration of PIBOS/PWPS

To facilitate a smooth registration process, you must provide the following documents:

PAN, GST, CIN, IEC (for importer) of the Company, Covering letter

Aadhar / PAN of Authorized person

DIC Registration (if the unit is registered with DIC)

Process flow diagrams (for producers & PWPs only)

Consents issued by SPCB/PCC (if the unit has a production facility)

Scanned copy of signatures of authorized persons.

Documents regarding any other information that the unit wishes to provide.

Geo-tagged pictures of raw material storage area, production area, product dispatch area, and plant machinery (in case of PWPs only)

Ensure that all documents are accurate and up-to-date to prevent any delays in the registration process.

Perocess of EPR Register For PIBOS/PWPS

To obtain EPR for Plastic Waste Management, PIBOs shall submit an online application along with the necessary information, documents, and application fees.

Step 1

Documentation

Before filling out the application form, make sure you have a copy of the all-relevant documents in pdf, jpg, or png file formats on hand.

Step 2

Registration for login credentials

The application process begins with self-registration on the centralized portal to obtain login credentials, followed by application filling.

Step 3

Submission of application

After self-registration, the Applicant will receive credentials for login to file the Application form. Separate application pages have been designed for Producers, Brand owners, and Importers. The Applicant shall fill section-wise information and upload all relevant documents for EPR Registration.

Step 4

Submission of application fee

The Applicant shall pay the application fees along with the application for Registration. The fees shall be paid online using the payment gateway integrated on the portal.

Step 5

Processing of application

If the PIBOs operate in one or two states, Online applications filed by PIBOs will be transferred to the concerned SPCBs/PCCs on the same portal for further processing. CPCB will process the remaining applications.

Step 6

Grant of EPR Registration

The registration application shall be processed within 15 days by authorized officials for grant of EPR registration. If false information/documents are found to have been submitted, applications will be rejected. If application is deemed to be complete, CPCB/SPCB/PCC will issue EPR registration certificates to PIBOs using a digital signature integrated into the portal.

Conclusion

At last, if your plastic product is covered under EPR, you shall have to register through the centralized online EPR portal of CPCB. A plastic waste management registration certificate (EPR Registration) from CPCB is required for manufacturers, importers, brand owners, and plastic waste processors of plastic packaging.

PIBOs and PWPs may not conduct business unless they obtain EPR registration for plastic waste management from CPCB. Plastic waste management registration can be obtained by submitting an application through the CPCB’s centralized EPR portal.

To know more about the EPR Registration for plastic waste management and to run your business smoothly, contact at +91 9990136656 for free consultation. We will meet your expectations by providing quick and efficient EPR Registration services for plastic waste management. Our experts will assist you in obtaining an EPR Registration certificate on time by guiding you through each step of the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Extended Producers Responsibility means the responsibilities of Producers for the environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life.

The following entities shall be required to register on the CPCB’s centralized EPR portal for an EPR certificate:

  • Producer
  • Importer
  • Brand owner
  • The plastic waste processor who is involved in (a) recycling, (b) waste to energy, (c) waste to oil, and (d) industrial composting.

PIBOs operating in one or two states/UTs are required to register with the concerned SPCB/PCC. PIBOs that operate in more than two states/UTs must register with the CPCB.

The following documents are required for the EPR registration of PIBOs.

  1. Company’s PAN, CIN & GST
  2. Authorized person’s PAN & Aadhar

The following types of plastic packaging are covered under EPR Registration:

  • Category I: Rigid plastic packaging
  • Category II: Single layer or multilayer Flexible plastic packaging
  • Category III: Multi-layered plastic packaging
  • Category IV: Plastic sheets or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of compostable plastics

The details of fees to be paid for EPR registration by PIBO/ PWP are mentioned above. For more information about the EPR certificate for plastic waste, contact BIS Registration

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