EPR Registration (Extended Producer Responsibility)
EPR is a policy under which producers, importers, and brand owners are responsible for the environmentally sound management of their products after end-of-life. In India, EPR is mandated by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) under various waste management rules. Registration is done through the online CPCB portal.
Types of EPR
- E-Waste EPR - for electronic & electrical equipment (E-Waste Management Rules 2022)
- Plastic Waste EPR - for producers/importers/brand owners using plastic packaging
- Battery Waste EPR - under Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
- Tyre Waste EPR - for tyre manufacturers & importers
Who Needs EPR?
- Electronic product manufacturers & importers
- Brand owners using plastic packaging
- E-commerce companies
- Battery manufacturers & importers
Process
- Determine applicable EPR category
- Prepare documents & EPR action plan
- Apply for EPR Authorization on CPCB portal
- CPCB scrutiny & grant of registration
- Fulfil annual EPR targets via recyclers
Our Support
- EPR Authorization application filing
- Annual return filing on CPCB portal
- EPR target planning
- Recycler / dismantler tie-up coordination
- Compliance audit preparation