What is Plastic Waste EPR Registration?
Under the Plastic Waste Management Rules (PWM), 2016 and subsequent amendments, any enterprise introducing plastic packaging into the Indian market—whether as a Producer (P), Importer (I), or Brand Owner (BO)—must register on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) portal and fulfill mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility obligations.
The framework covers all forms of pre-consumer and post-consumer plastic packaging across 4 distinct categories. Entities must procure verified recycling certificates from registered Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to offset their mandatory annual recycling and end-of-life disposal quotas.
Multi-State vs Single-State PIBO
Entities operating in 2 or more States/UTs register directly with CPCB; single-state entities register through their respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).
Customs Bill of Entry Clearance
Mandatory for all importers importing goods wrapped in plastic or primary/secondary plastic packaging to clear Indian customs.
4 Regulated Categories of Plastic Packaging
EPR obligations and recycling credit requirements are divided into four specific categories:
Category I: Rigid Plastic
HDPE containers, PET bottles, jerry cans, caps, plastic drums, cratesCategory II: Flexible Plastic
Single-layer & multi-layer flexible films, pouches, LDPE bags, shrink wrapsCategory III: Multi-Layered Plastic (MLP)
Packaging with at least one layer of plastic and one layer of other material (foil/paper)Category IV: Compostable Plastics
Biodegradable & compostable plastic bags and packaging certified by CIPET & CPCBFrequently Asked Questions
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