Management & Training
Plastic EPR Compliance
Registration, target planning and annual filing for Extended Producer Responsibility on plastic packaging, handled correctly from the start.
Quick answer
Producers, importers and brand owners that introduce plastic packaging in India must register on the CPCB centralised EPR portal, meet category-wise collection and recycling targets through EPR certificates from registered processors, and file annual returns. Missing targets can attract environmental compensation under the EPR guidelines.
Reviewed by the Aaradhya Enviro compliance team · 18 October 2026
Overview
Under the Plastic Waste Management Rules and the EPR Guidelines for plastic packaging, Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) that introduce plastic packaging into the market must register on the CPCB centralised EPR portal. They must meet annual targets for collecting, recycling and reusing plastic packaging waste, and file annual returns.
Errors in registration category, packaging quantities or plastic category lead to incorrect targets and possible environmental compensation. We assess your obligation, register you on the portal, calculate your targets by plastic category, help you procure valid EPR certificates from registered processors, and prepare annual returns with supporting documents.
Who needs this service
- Brand owners selling products in plastic packaging
- Producers of plastic packaging and manufacturers using it
- Importers of plastic packaging or packaged products
- Plastic waste processors seeking registration
What we cover
Obligation assessment
Whether you are a Producer, Importer or Brand Owner and your plastic categories.
Portal registration
Registration on the CPCB EPR portal with required documents.
Target calculation
Category-wise EPR targets based on packaging quantities.
EPR certificates
Coordination with registered plastic waste processors.
Annual returns
Return preparation and filing with supporting records.
Records
Purchase, sale and packaging data organised for audits.
Our process
-
Step 1
Assessment
Packaging data and business model review.
-
Step 2
Registration
Online application on the CPCB portal.
-
Step 3
Targets
Annual targets by plastic category.
-
Step 4
Fulfilment
Certificates sourced from registered processors.
-
Step 5
Filing
Annual return submitted on time.
-
Step 6
Renewal
Registration and data kept up to date.
What you receive
- Obligation and category assessment
- EPR portal registration
- Target calculation sheet
- EPR certificate coordination
- Filed annual return
Applicable regulations
- Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and amendments
- Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging (2022) and amendments
Regulations are amended from time to time; we always work to the version currently in force and the conditions in your own consent.
FAQ
Plastic EPR Compliance: frequently asked questions
Who needs Plastic EPR registration?
What are the plastic packaging categories?
What happens if EPR targets are not met?
Related services
Hazardous Waste Management
Authorisation, storage, manifests, records and annual returns under the Hazardous Waste Rules.
Learn moreEnvironmental Audit & Reporting
Environmental Statement (Form V), annual returns, compliance audits and due-diligence reports.
Learn moreMPCB Consent & Legal Compliance
Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO), renewals, amendments and statutory filings with MPCB.
Learn moreCompliance Training
Practical training for managers, EHS teams and plant operators on compliance and plant operation.
Learn moreFurther reading
Discuss Plastic EPR Compliance with our team
Share your requirement and get a clear scope, timeline and estimate.