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EPR REGISTRATION (EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY REGISTRATION) FOR PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT Obtain EPR Registration with our expert team!

WHAT IS EPR REGISTRATION? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) entails the responsibility of Producers for managing their products in an environmentally sound manner until the end of their life cycle. On February 16, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Government of India, introduced an amendment to the PWM Rules, which mandates that Producers, Importers, Brand-Owners (PIBOs), and Plastic Waste Processors comply with the EPR guidelines specified in Schedule II of the PWM Rules.

WHO ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN EPR REGISTRATION? PRODUCER

IMPORTER

BRAND OWNER

PLASTIC WASTE PROCESSORS

The term "Producer" refers to individuals or industries engaged in the manufacture or import of carry bags, multilayered packaging, plastic sheets, or similar items.

An "Importer" is an individual who holds an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) number and intends to import goods, unless exempted by specific regulations.

The term "Brand Owner" refers to an individual or company that markets any product under a registered brand. A brand owner dealing in plastic packaging or products that are wrapped in plastic packaging are required to obtain EPR Registration.

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

WHAT TYPES OF PLASTIC PACKAGING IS COVERED UNDER EPR REGISTRATION?

Rigid plastic packaging

Single-layer or multilayer flexible plastic packaging plastic sheets, covers made of plastic sheets, carry bags, plastic sachets or pouches

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

Plastic sheets or similar materials used for packaging, as well as compostable plastic carry bags.

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CATEGORY II

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WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EPR REGISTRATION PAN, GST, CIN, IEC (FOR IMPORTERS) OF THE COMPANY

AADHAR/PAN OF THE AUTHORIZED PERSON

DIC REGISTRATION (IF APPLICABLE

COVERING LETTER​

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CONSENTS ISSUED

BY SPCB/PCC (IF THE UNIT HAS A PRODUCTION FACILITY)

SCANNED COPY OF SIGNATURES OF AUTHORIZED PERSONS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS (FOR PRODUCERS AND PLASTIC WASTE PROCESSORS ONLY)

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GEO-TAGGED PICTURES OF RAW MATERIAL STORAGE AREA, PRODUCTION AREA, PRODUCT DISPATCH AREA, AND PLANT MACHINERY

ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CONTAINING RELEVANT INFORMATION THAT THE UNIT WISHES TO PROVIDE.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING EPR REGISTRATION?

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STEP 1 DOCUMENTATION

STEP 2 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

STEP 3 PROCESSING OF APPLICATION

STEP 4 GRANT OF EPR REGISTRATION

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