Every Producer, Importer and Brand Owner (PIBO) that puts plastic packaging on the Indian market must register on the CPCB centralised EPR portal, declare packaging by category and meet annual recycling, reuse, recycled-content and end-of-life targets. We register you correctly, structure your packaging data and build a certificate-procurement plan so you meet your targets without overpaying.
Legal basis: Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, Schedule II (Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging) inserted by the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 and further amended in 2024, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Who needs it
- Brand owners selling FMCG, food, beverages, personal care, pharma or consumer goods in plastic packaging under their own brand
- Producers who manufacture plastic packaging or buy it to pack their own products — including contract manufacturers
- Importers of goods in plastic packaging or of plastic packaging material itself
- E-commerce sellers and marketplaces using plastic packaging for shipments
- Companies using multi-layered packaging (sachets, pouches, laminates) or compostable / biodegradable plastics
- Any PIBO that is not a micro or small enterprise under the MSME criteria
Common in:Manufacturing & Industrial UnitsImporters & Brand OwnersPharma & Chemicals
Documents required
- 1Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / LLP agreement and PAN
- 2GST registration certificate(s) for all states of operation
- 3Import Export Code (IEC), for importers
- 4Consent to Operate from SPCB, for producers manufacturing plastic packaging
- 5Category-wise plastic packaging data for the previous two financial years — rigid (Cat I), flexible (Cat II), multi-layered (Cat III), compostable / biodegradable (Cat IV)
- 6Product list with SKU-level packaging weights and material specifications
- 7Chartered Accountant certificate of plastic packaging quantities placed on the market
- 8Details of recycled content already used and any reuse schemes in place
- 9Authorised signatory details, Aadhaar-linked mobile and email for portal OTP
- 10Agreements with registered Plastic Waste Processors, if any
Missing something? We help you obtain or regularise supporting documents before filing.
How we get it done
- 1
Applicability and category mapping
Day 1–5We determine whether you are a Producer, Importer or Brand Owner (or more than one), whether the MSME exemption applies, and map every SKU's packaging to Categories I to IV.
- 2
Packaging data build
Day 6–12Packaging quantities for the relevant financial years are compiled from purchase, production and sales records and certified by a Chartered Accountant.
- 3
Portal registration and fee payment
Day 13–15The application is filed on the CPCB EPR portal with all uploads and the government fee, which is slab-based on annual plastic quantity.
- 4
Query resolution and certificate
Day 16–40We respond to CPCB / SPCB clarifications and track the application until the registration certificate with your EPR targets is issued.
- 5
Target plan and credit sourcing
Day 41–45We translate your targets into a procurement plan for EPR certificates from registered processors, with a calendar for quarterly and annual returns.
If you don’t comply
PIBOs that fail to register or meet their EPR targets are liable to Environmental Compensation under para 10 of Schedule II of the PWM Rules (levied per tonne of shortfall as per CPCB's compensation guidelines), in addition to action under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which now provides monetary penalties of ₹1 lakh up to ₹15 lakh with daily penalties for continuing default. CPCB has also cancelled registrations and blocked portal access of PIBOs found trading in fraudulent certificates.
Why MYDA Group
Specialists, not generalists
Environmental compliance is our only practice, so your file is handled by people who do this every day.
Fixed fee, written scope
You know the professional fee and the statutory fees before we start. No surprise add-ons.
Inspection and audit-ready
We prepare your site and team for the board visit or certification audit and attend it with you.
Lifetime reminders
Every condition, return and renewal goes into your compliance calendar with alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Who is a Brand Owner versus a Producer under the PWM Rules?
A Brand Owner sells a commodity under a registered brand label; a Producer manufactures plastic packaging or uses it to pack its own products; an Importer brings in packaged goods or packaging. A single company can be all three — for example a brand that imports some SKUs and contract-manufactures others. The classification decides whose packaging counts towards whose target.
Are MSMEs exempt from plastic EPR?
Micro and small enterprises as per the MSME Ministry's criteria are exempt from the EPR obligations under Schedule II. Medium enterprises are not. Note that the exemption is based on your enterprise classification, not the quantity of plastic, so a small company with heavy packaging still qualifies.
What are the current EPR targets?
For FY 2026–27 the recycling target for rigid packaging (Category I) is 70% of the quantity placed on the market, rising to 80% from FY 2027–28 (it was 50% in 2024–25 and 60% in 2025–26); flexible and multi-layered packaging (Categories II and III) follow a lower trajectory — 50% for FY 2026–27 and 60% from 2027–28. Separate mandatory recycled-content, reuse and end-of-life disposal obligations have applied since FY 2025–26 and step up each year, which is why we build a multi-year plan rather than a one-off filing.
How do we actually meet the target?
Targets are met by purchasing EPR certificates generated on the portal by registered Plastic Waste Processors — recyclers, co-processors, waste-to-energy and road-construction users — for the right category and quantity. Certificate prices vary by category and season, so sourcing early from verified processors is both cheaper and safer.
When are plastic EPR returns due?
The annual return for the previous financial year is due on the portal by 30 June, and the portal also captures quarterly filings. Missing returns blocks your registration status and is itself grounds for compensation, so we run returns as part of a yearly cycle.