EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Registration in India
Register your business for Extended Producer Responsibility under India's Plastic Waste Management, E-Waste and Battery Waste Rules -- category classification, CPCB portal registration and annual compliance, handled for you.
What Is Extended Producer Responsibility?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes producers, importers and brand-owners (PIBOs) responsible for the environmentally sound management of their products at end-of-life -- covering plastic packaging, electrical/electronic equipment (e-waste) and batteries.
In India, EPR is implemented under the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which operates a centralised online EPR Portal for registration, target-setting and annual reporting, with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) responsible for monitoring and compliance within their states.
| Framework | Governing Rules |
|---|---|
| Plastic packaging | Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended) & 2022 EPR Guidelines |
| E-Waste | E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 |
| Batteries | Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 |
| Registration | CPCB's centralised EPR Portal (separate modules per waste stream) |
Who Needs EPR Registration
Plastic Packaging PIBOs
Producers, importers and brand-owners placing plastic packaging on the market, under the Plastic Waste Management Rules.
E-Waste Producers
Manufacturers, importers and brand-owners of electrical and electronic equipment, under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
Battery Producers
Manufacturers and importers of batteries, under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.
Documents Required
Keep these ready before your consultation to speed up EPR registration.
- PAN and address proof of the entity in India
- GST registration certificate
- Certificate of incorporation/registration
- Import Export Code (IEC), if an importer
- Product/packaging category and quantity details
- Details of the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) engaged, if any
- Digital Signature Certificate of the authorised signatory
- Bank account details
How EPR Registration Works
Applicability Check
We confirm which EPR framework applies -- plastic packaging, e-waste or battery waste -- and your PIBO category.
Portal Registration
We prepare your entity and product documents and file on the CPCB EPR Portal.
Certificate & Targets
Once your EPR Certificate is issued, we help plan how your annual recycling/collection targets will be met.
Annual Return Filing
We file your Annual Return on the portal, backed by EPR certificates from registered recyclers/PROs.
Why Register Through Leegal
- Clear guidance on which EPR framework and category applies to your products.
- End-to-end handling of CPCB EPR Portal registration and documentation.
- Support tracking annual targets and coordinating with registered recyclers/PROs.
- Ongoing Annual Return filing so your registration stays compliant.
Talk to Our Team
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EPR Registration Across India
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPR mean under Indian environmental law?
It means a producer, importer or brand-owner remains responsible for the collection, recycling or safe disposal of their plastic packaging, electronic equipment or batteries after use, rather than that burden falling only on municipalities or consumers.
Which rules cover EPR in India?
Extended Producer Responsibility is set out under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended, including the 2022 EPR Guidelines for Plastic Packaging), the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 -- each administered under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Where do I register for EPR?
Registration is done on CPCB's centralised EPR Portal, which has separate modules for plastic packaging, e-waste and battery waste. Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) create a profile, submit entity and product details, and receive an EPR Registration Certificate.
Does the State Pollution Control Board grant the EPR certificate?
For e-waste and battery waste, EPR authorisation is granted centrally by CPCB. For plastic packaging, CPCB generally registers producers/importers/brand-owners with multi-state operations, while the State Pollution Control Board registers those operating within a single state -- in both cases the State Board's core role is monitoring and compliance verification within the state.
What happens after EPR registration?
Registered entities must meet their annual EPR targets by engaging registered recyclers, refurbishers or Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), collect the corresponding EPR certificates, and file Annual Returns on the CPCB portal declaring quantities placed on the market against quantities processed.
What if a business doesn't register or misses its targets?
The Rules empower CPCB and the State Pollution Control Boards to take enforcement action, including environmental compensation, for non-registration or shortfall against EPR obligations. We help clients register correctly and stay current on filings to avoid this.
Can Leegal handle EPR registration and annual compliance together?
Yes -- we handle category classification, portal registration/authorisation, and ongoing annual return filing as a single engagement.
Ready to Register for EPR in India?
Talk to our team and get your EPR registration and compliance handled -- no obligation.