EPR, or Extended Producer Responsibility, is the system whereby companies that produce products with packaging are responsible for the plastic waste management of that packaging. This includes taking it back and recycling or disposing of it in an environment-friendly way. EPR Registration is mandatory on Producer, Importer, Brand Owners & Bulk Consumer of Electronic, Plastic & its associated products and Batteries products implemented by Govt. of India.

Eligibility Criteria for obtaining EPR Registration

Not all producers of plastic waste need to register with the EPR system. The eligibility criteria for registration are as follows:

1. The producer must generate at least 1 ton of plastic waste per year.
2. Applicable for importer using plastic in huge quantity like Plastic Packaging Material, Shrink Wraps, etc.
3. Brand owner of Plastic product 
4. Bulk consumer of plastic product 

If you meet these criteria, you are required to obtain an EPR registration issued by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) 

Benefits of EPR Registration for plastic waste management

There are a number of benefits to registering for EPR. Some of these benefits include, but are not limited to:

1. Reducing the administrative and financial burden of plastic waste management on brand owners
2. Streamlining the collection and recycling process for plastic waste
3. Enhancing waste data reporting and transparency
4. Encouraging increased recycling rates for plastic waste
5. Supporting the development of an environmentally sound and efficient plastic waste management system
6. Enhancing public awareness and understanding of plastic waste management

Conclusion

If you produce plastic waste that does not meet the criteria for exemption, you need to register with the EPR Scheme. The aim behind implementation of EPR Authorization is to enable a reverse collection mechanism & re-cycling of all the waste generated through your Business. SKMC Global have assisted various organizations with same nature of services in procuring EPR certification and can assist your organization to obtain it on priority.