(Part 1) What is EPR Registration and Why has it become so important now?

What is EPR Registration?
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India introduced EPR i.e. Extended Producer Responsibility in Plastic Waste Management Rules (PWM) 2016.
Plastic Packaging is a significant chunk of the plastic waste generated because it is often designed for single-use and then discarded. Once plastic packaging is discarded, it takes around 400 years to degrade. And most of the plastic packaging generated decades ago still exists on our planet and it has now become a global priority to drastically minimize the use of it.
Therefore, the government of India has launched EPR as a measure to limit the use of plastic, recycle plastic waste and ensure its safe disposal.
Who have to Apply for EPR Registration?
The following entities have to apply for EPR Registration
Producer is an entity that is involved in manufacturing of plastic packaging only.
Importer is an entity that imports either plastic packaging or any product that is wrapped in plastic packaging.
Brand Owner is an entity who sells any commodity wrapped in plastic packaging under any registered brand label or trademark.
Plastic Waste Processor is an entity that recycles plastic waste and is engaged in safe disposal of plastic waste.
What kind of plastic packaging comes under EPR registration?
Four types of plastic packaging comes under EPR Registration Guidelines:
1. Rigid Plastic Packaging
2. Flexible Plastic Packaging
3. Multilayered Plastic Packaging
4. Plastic Sheets
How can we help you?
Our company, A V International is India’s leading EPR Consultant for plastic packaging. We can not only help you with obtaining EPR Registration but also guide you on the post registration compliance.
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