Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer
Responsibility.

EPR places responsibility on relevant producers, importers and brand owners for the environmentally sound management of products and packaging at the end of their useful life. TANVI Consultancy helps businesses understand the applicable category, organise information and manage the registration and compliance journey.

Discuss EPR RequirementEPR View Process
RegistrationApplication & documentation
ComplianceObligation & records support
ReturnsReporting & follow-up
Extended Producer Responsibility and circular waste management

Responsibility that continues beyond the sale.

Extended Producer Responsibility is a policy approach that extends a producer's responsibility into the post-consumer stage of a product's life. Instead of leaving end-of-life management entirely to municipalities or consumers, applicable regulations place defined responsibilities on the businesses introducing products or packaging into the market.

The exact obligation depends on the waste stream and the applicable rules. For example, plastic packaging and electrical/electronic products operate under different regulatory frameworks and portals.

Extended Producer Responsibility lifecycle
EPR COVERAGEEPR

Start with the right waste stream.

EPR is not a single one-size-fits-all registration. The applicable rules, portal, targets and reporting requirements depend on the product or waste category.

Plastic Packaging

Relevant Producers, Importers and Brand Owners can have EPR obligations for plastic packaging under the Plastic Waste Management framework.

PIBO • PWP • EPR Certificates

E-Waste

Producers of covered electrical and electronic equipment are subject to EPR requirements under the E-Waste Management Rules and CPCB system. E-Waste Management Rules CPCB EPR .

Producer • Recycling • Targets

Battery Waste

Battery producers and other regulated stakeholders may have EPR obligations under the Battery Waste Management framework.

Producer • Recycler • EPR

Other Categories

Tyres, waste oil and other regulated streams have their own EPR mechanisms. Applicability should be assessed for the exact product and business model.

Category-specific compliance
Circular economy and sustainable waste management

From “product sold” to “product responsibly managed”.

EPR is intended to improve collection, recovery, recycling and environmentally sound end-of-life management. It can also encourage better product and packaging choices by making end-of-life responsibility part of the business equation.

Environmental Reduce unmanaged waste and improve responsible processing.
Economic Encourage resource recovery and more efficient material use.
Social Support more organised waste-management systems and responsible business practices.
Design Create incentives for recyclable, durable and resource-efficient products.
EPR

A practical view of the PIBO framework.PIBO .

For plastic packaging, CPCB's EPR framework covers Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs), along with registered Plastic Waste Processors. The current CPCB system is designed around registration, traceability, certificates and fulfilment of EPR obligations.

01

PIBO identifies obligationPIBO EPR

Assess packaging categories and the quantities introduced into the market.

02

Registration

Register with the applicable CPCB / SPCB / PCC mechanism as required.

03

Processing

Fulfil obligations through eligible waste-processing channels and certificates.

04

Records & returns

Maintain transaction evidence and complete applicable reporting requirements.

CPCB's plastic EPR system changed in 2026: the earlier Plastic EPR portal was discontinued on 28 June 2026 and migrated to the Common EPR Portal. New registrations and current updates should use the current CPCB system.
TANVI Consultancy EPR

Support from assessment to ongoing compliance.

Applicability Assessment

Understand the product, packaging, business model and relevant EPR category before starting registration.

Documentation

Organise business, product, quantity, sales, waste and other information required for the applicable application.

Registration Support

Assist with the applicable online registration workflow, application preparation and document coordination.

Obligation Planning

Help structure the information and supporting records needed to demonstrate fulfilment of applicable obligations.

Returns & Records

Support preparation of applicable annual returns, transaction records and compliance documentation.

Follow-up & Coordination

Coordinate responses, track application status and help communicate the next action required.

Typical information checklist

The final checklist depends on the category and applicant. Common information may include:

Authorised personName, contact and identification details as applicable
Business recordsPAN, GST, CIN / Udyam / IEC where applicable PAN, GST, CIN / Udyam / IEC
Product detailsProduct / packaging category and quantities introduced
Sales dataState-wise or category-wise sales information where required
Waste planCollection, recycling / processing and EPR action plan information
Compliance recordsPrevious registrations, certificates, returns and supporting records
EPR WORKFLOWEPR

A simple path to get started.

01

Understand your product

Identify what you manufacture, import, sell or introduce into the market and which EPR framework may apply.

02

Map the requirement

Review the applicable category, registration authority / portal, quantities, targets and reporting requirements.

03

Prepare the application

Organise company, product, packaging, sales, waste and other required information.

04

Register & respond

Submit the applicable application and coordinate responses to queries or additional information requests.

05

Maintain compliance

Keep records, certificates, transaction evidence and returns aligned with the applicable framework.

WHY TANVI Consultancy

EPR compliance without the paperwork maze. EPR .

We focus on understanding the actual requirement first, then helping you organise the information, registration documents and follow-up needed for the applicable EPR framework.

Requirement assessment
Application support
Documentation
Follow-up & records

One important point

EPR is category-specific. Plastic packaging, e-waste, battery waste, tyres and other streams can have different rules, portals, targets and documentation. A proper applicability check should come before registration.

EPR FAQEPR

Common questions.

Extended Producer Responsibility means that, where applicable under the relevant rules, responsibility for environmentally sound management of a product or packaging continues beyond the point of sale into its end-of-life stage.

No. The regulatory framework differs by waste stream. Plastic packaging, e-waste, battery waste, tyres and other categories can have different registration systems and compliance obligations.

CPCB's plastic EPR framework covers Producers, Importers and Brand Owners, along with registered Plastic Waste Processors. The exact applicability and registration authority depend on the business and operating footprint.

Yes. E-waste producers are regulated through the E-Waste Management Rules and the CPCB E-Waste Management System, including producer registration and applicable recycling targets / EPR obligations.

Yes. Depending on the category and scope, TANVI Consultancy can support ongoing documentation, records, applicable returns, certificates, obligation tracking and follow-up.

Let's identify the right EPR route for your business. EPR .

Tell us what you manufacture, import or sell and we'll discuss the applicable category and next steps.

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EPR requirements can change with amendments, category-specific rules and portal updates. The applicable framework should be confirmed for the product and business model before filing.

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