Complete compliance for Producers, Importers & Brand Owners under Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (amended 2022).
The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 require all PIBOs (Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners) to register on the CPCB's centralized portal and commit to annual plastic waste collection targets.
This applies to any business using plastic packaging, carry bags, multi-layer packaging, or any plastic used in product delivery. E-commerce entities are also mandated to comply.
InteLegal provides end-to-end assistance โ from applicability assessment, documentation, portal registration, PRO tie-up facilitation, to annual filing and certificate management.
Apply Now โ Free ConsultationAssess your business category & applicable EPR rules.
Complete checklist shared; our team verifies all documents.
Application filed on CPCB's PWM Registration Portal.
Annual plastic waste collection targets filed and confirmed.
EPR certificate issued; annual compliance managed by us.
The Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 and their 2022 amendment govern EPR for plastic. These rules mandate all PIBOs to register on CPCB's portal, file annual quantity data, and meet collection targets through certified recyclers or PROs.
Yes. The rules apply regardless of the size of the business. If your product uses any type of plastic packaging (even a small pouch or wrapper), EPR registration is required. Even home-based sellers selling online with plastic mailers need to comply.
However, the compliance burden varies based on quantity โ our experts can guide you on the right approach.
Annual returns for plastic waste EPR must be filed on the CPCB portal by June 30 each year for the previous financial year. Failure to file results in automatic Environmental Compensation (EC) charges. InteLegal tracks these deadlines and ensures timely filing for all our clients.
Recycled Plastic Credits (RPCs) are credits generated when certified recyclers recycle plastic on behalf of PIBOs. These credits are purchased by producers to demonstrate compliance with their annual targets. InteLegal helps clients source and purchase RPCs from certified recyclers on the CPCB platform.
Targets are determined as a percentage of the total plastic packaging introduced into the market in the preceding financial year. The percentage increases annually โ starting at 25% in FY 2021-22 and reaching 100% by FY 2024-25. InteLegal helps you calculate and meet these targets through certified channels.
Stay ahead of CPCB regulations and avoid Environmental Compensation charges with our expert team.