What Is EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes producers, importers and brand owners responsible for the collection and recycling of the waste their products create. In India, EPR applies under the rules for plastic waste, e-waste and battery waste, among others.
Covered businesses must register on the Central Pollution Control Board’s centralised portal, meet annual EPR targets – often by purchasing certificates from registered recyclers – and file annual returns.
EPR registration and targets, handled for you
- Category and obligation assessed
- Registration filed on the CPCB portal
- Targets and annual returns tracked
Who Needs EPR Registration?
- Producers and importers of plastic packaging
- Brand owners using plastic packaging
- Manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment
- Battery manufacturers and importers
Benefits
Legal compliance
Avoid environmental compensation and penalties.
Market access
Many marketplaces and buyers require EPR registration.
Clear targets
Know exactly what you must achieve each year.
Sustainability credentials
Demonstrate responsible business practices.
Documents Required
- PAN, GST and incorporation documents
- IEC for importers
- Details of products and quantities placed on the market
- Authorised person’s ID and contact details
- Previous years’ sales or import data
Registration Process
Assess applicability
We identify your category – producer, importer or brand owner.
Prepare data
Product and quantity data compiled.
Apply on CPCB portal
The registration application is filed.
Registration granted
EPR registration certificate issued.
Targets and returns
We help you meet targets and file annual returns.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
EPR compliance goes wrong most often in these areas.
- Wrong category – Producer, importer and brand owner obligations differ.
- Inaccurate quantities – Targets depend on the quantities you place on the market.
- Missing annual returns – Returns must be filed on the portal.
- Buying invalid certificates – Use certificates from registered recyclers only.
- Ignoring labelling rules – Packaging may need specific markings.
After Registration
Meet targets
Achieve EPR targets each year.
Buy certificates
Purchase certificates from registered processors.
File returns
Submit annual returns on the CPCB portal.
Keep records
Maintain data on quantities and sales.
Why Choose Vaidam Consultancy for EPR Registration
Rule-specific advice
Plastic, e-waste and battery rules differ; we apply the right one.
Clear quote upfront
You receive our fee and any government charges before we begin.
One point of contact
A single consultant handles your documents, filing and follow-up.
Year-round compliance
Targets and returns tracked each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
PIBO stands for Producers, Importers and Brand Owners – the businesses covered by EPR obligations for plastic packaging.
It depends on whether you are a producer, importer or brand owner of covered products. Many marketplaces ask sellers for EPR details.
Certificates generated by registered recyclers or processors, which obligated businesses purchase to meet their EPR targets.
Yes. Registered businesses must file annual returns on the CPCB portal.
Environmental compensation can be levied for shortfalls.
It depends on the rules and your role; some small units may be exempt or have lighter obligations.