Updated on July 25, 2025 04:27:47 PM
Extended Producers Responsibility is the full form of EPR, which is accountable to cater to the plastic waste produced by the producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) during the pre-consumer and post-consumer phases. The Central Pollution Control Board authorities of India established the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) for waste of different categories and sub-categories. The EPR registration ensures that the PIBOs who generate biodegradable plastic waste take configurative measures to curb plastic waste with adherence to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022. The producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) have to properly recycle, re-use and dispose of biodegradable plastic waste as per CPCB EPR registration and meet their annual target to comply with Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022.
Our team of experts, at Professional Utilities, help the producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) file for the online EPR Registration Process for biodegradable plastic waste with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). The EPR Registration certificate for biodegradable plastic waste will be issued to the PIBOs with ease and convenience within an appropriate amount of time.
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| EPR Registration for plastic packaging | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration for EPR Certificate Issuance | 25 to 30 days |
| EPR Registration fees for Plastic (Govt.) | Plastic waste generation in (TPA) For Less than 1000 TPA: ₹10,000 Between 1000 to 10000 TPA: ₹20,000 For more than 10000 TPA: ₹50,000 |
| Renewal and Validity of Plastic EPR Authorization | New EPR registration is valid for 1 year and renewed certificate is valid up to 3 years |
| Renewal Fee for CPCB EPR Registration for Plastic | The renewal fee for EPR registration is the same as the application fee. |
| Cost for filing EPR annual Returns (Govt.) | 25% of initial EPR authorization fees |
| Mode of Application for EPR Registration | Online Application |
Biodegradable plastics goes under complete degradation through biological methods in an ambient environment (terrestrial or aquatic) conditions in a specified time period and does not emit any amount of microplastics, or visible, distinguishable or toxic remnants that impact the environment negatively, by following the Bureau of Indian Standards and certified by Central Pollution Control Board.
Biodegradable Plastic Waste is recycled, re-used and disposed of with configurative measures while catering to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022 by the producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs). The EPR registration certificate has been mandated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for the management of the biodegradable plastic waste generated by PIBOs. In addition, EPR Registration for Wire Waste is essential for ensuring environmentally safe disposal and recycling of used electrical wires and cables under relevant waste management guidelines.
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The Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) ensures that the producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) manage the biodegradable plastic waste generated by their products during the pre-consumer and post-consumer phases. EPR registration is significant for management of biodegradable plastic waste and to efficiently improve the environment. PIBOs who possess an EPR registration certificate of authorization to manage biodegradable plastic waste gain benefits which include better brand image between competitors for accountability of improving the environment and recognition amongst consumers, investors and regulatory bodies.
Producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) can start the application process of CPCB EPR registration to get the certificate of authorization for management of biodegradable plastic waste by following four steps.
Name, start date, location, owner and related details of the company.
Details about Liquid waste or chemical waste generated.
Amount of biodegradable plastic waste generated.
EPR action plans for biodegradable plastic waste management.
Once an entity has succession registered with CPCB/SPCBs, they have to institute EPR action plans and emphasize on meeting their annual EPR target to avoid being penalized.
Producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) are required to comply with the CPCB guidelines and sustainably manage the biodegradable plastic waste with EPR authorized "plastic waste processors". Plastic waste processors (PWPs) certificate is mandatory for the importers that is authorized based on the amount of waste that is processed by PWPs.
EPR registration certificate to manage biodegradable plastic waste will only be granted to entities who provide all the above listed documents.
Note: After successful application with CPCB or respective SPCP/PCCs authorities then it will take around 15 days for it to commence
Tabulated below is the EPR registration fees for certificate of authorization for the management of biodegradable plastic waste which is based on the quantity of waste produced by PIBOs around the year.
| Plastic Waste Generated Annually | EPR Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Less than 1000 TPA | Rs 10,000 |
| Between 1000 to 10000 TPA | Rs 20,000 |
| More than 10000 TPA | Rs 50,000 |
Note : The EPR registration fees displayed in the table above are the government fees of the CPCB or respective SPCP/PCCs authorities
EPR registration for management of the biodegradable plastic waste by the producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) grants them below listed benefits:
Entities with an EPR registration certificate are required to reduce waste generation, dispose of the biodegradable plastic waste and promote recycling of plastic waste and comply with the CPCB guidelines for conservation of natural resources and environment.
PIBOs with EPR registration to manage biodegradable plastic waste gain access to the recycling facilities and infrastructure and avoid spending separately for waste management.
The CPCB guidelines must be adhered to by the PIBOs who possess an EPR registration certificate otherwise, they will face penalty or face legal consequences for non-compliance.
The entities with an EPR action plan and waste management system stand out in the competition and recognition among environmentally conscious consumers.
Non-compliance of CPCB guidelines will result in the cancellation or suspension of EPR registration of PIBOs for management of biodegradable plastic waste. Some of the potential non-compliance reasons are listed below.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the EPR certification is important to ensure biodegradable plastic waste management generated by the PIBOs during pre-consumer and post-consumer phases.
The EPR registration fees charged to manage biodegradable plastic waste is based on the amount of waste generated by PIBOs annually.
| Plastic Waste Generated Annually | EPR Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Less than 1000 TPA | Rs 10,000 |
| Between 1000 to 10000 TPA | Rs 20,000 |
| More than 10000 TPA | Rs 50,000 |
PIBOs have to document all the details about their business and share them with Professional Utilities, then we will file for EPR registration and proceed as per the CBCP authorities requirements until the issuance of EPR registration certificate for PIBOs.
Biodegradable plastics degrade through biological methods in ambient environment conditions in a specified time period and without emitting any microplastics, or visible, distinguishable or toxic remnants, and adhere to Bureau of Indian Standards and certified by Central Pollution Control Board.
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