{"id":13140,"date":"2024-12-14T17:10:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T11:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linklauncher.in\/banyannation\/?p=13140"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:01:22","slug":"epr-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linklauncher.in\/banyannation\/blog\/epr-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register for EPR for Waste Management in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a landmark policy that addresses the imperative of plastic waste management<\/a> and environmental sustainability in India. The fast-increasing consumption of plastics has made post-consumer waste management a major challenge. EPR registration for plastic waste provides for producers, importers, and brand owners to assume responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, from generation to recycling and final disposal. The regulatory structure, therefore, promotes accountability and motivates businesses to follow sustainable practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

In India, EPR registration is mandated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to ensure compliance with waste management norms. It involves a detailed plan of collection, recycling, and disposal of waste, as well as adherence to government-set targets. Non-compliance with such norms can lead to severe penalties, so registration becomes an essential requirement for plastic product businesses. Additionally, businesses should be aware of EPR registration fees, which vary based on the scale and type of operations. <\/span>CPCB’S EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging provides provision for registration of PIBOs\/ PWPS in accordance with the notified EPR Guidelines. The platform also helps in improving accountability, traceability and transparency of fulfilment of EPR Obligations.<\/p>\n

This is all about registering EPR step-by-step – key requirements; addressing FAQs. A must to know: whether you are the producer, importer, or even a brand owner. So today, understand how to be safe on these legal terms under EPR and also contribute in a circular way to ensure a cleaner globe.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)<\/span><\/a> is a policy approach that makes the entire PIBOs liable for the whole lifecycle of their products, thus including post-consumer waste management as well. The major objectives of EPR are:<\/span><\/p>