At Neeyal EnviroSolutions, we offer comprehensive EPR consulting services for plastic waste management under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended up to 2022). We support Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs), and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) in meeting their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations and achieving plastic neutrality goals.
Our approach is end-to-end, from CPCB registration to target fulfilment, credit procurement, compliance filing, and risk mitigation, ensuring our clients remain fully compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally accountable.
Overview: What Is EPR for Plastic Packaging?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory obligation placed on businesses introducing plastic packaging into the Indian market. Under the law, they must ensure environmentally sound management of plastic waste, right from production to post-consumer disposal.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Category I | Rigid Plastic Packaging |
| Category II | Flexible Plastic Packaging |
| Category III | Multi-layered Plastic Packaging (MLP) |
| Category IV | Compostable Plastic Packaging |
Bottles, containers, furniture
Jugs, bins, crates
Pipes, tiles, toys
Bags, tubing
Food containers, parts
Packaging, foam
MLP, acrylics, PLA, nylon, etc.
Categorise products, packaging types, and quantity data.
Identify category-wise plastic usage across SKUs.
File EPR application on CPCB EPR Portal.
Declare Categories I–IV with tonnage details.
Based on the previous year’s plastic usage and prescribed % recovery targets.
Submit all compliance and packaging documentation.
On approval, CPCB issues the EPR registration certificate.
PIBOs must meet increasing EPR targets year-on-year (e.g., 70% by 2024–25).
Only credits from CPCB-registered recyclers with QR-coded geo-tag evidence are valid.
Requires CPCB-recognised laboratory certification.
Allowed under Rule 10 as a voluntary offset beyond EPR targets.
EPR Certificates valid for 2 years.
| Service | What We Provide |
|---|---|
| Eligibility & categorization | Identify stakeholder role & compliance path. |
| Form & Portal Filing | Assistance in submitting Module 1 registration and Form IV. |
| Compliance Planning | Target calculation and tie-up with processing partners. |
| Labeling Strategy | QR code implementation, brochure planning. |
| Certificate Trading Advisory | Help purchase PWP-issued recycling/UReP certificates. |
| Return and Reporting | Upload annual returns, monitor compliance. |
| Regulatory Liaison | Interface with CPCB, SPCBs, and audit authorities. |
Neeyal EnviroSolutions is a trusted partner for environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, waste management, and sustainable solutions. We empower industries, institutions, and local bodies to meet their environmental goals effectively.