EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) certification in waste management refers to an official authorization given to Producers, Importers, or Brand Owners (PIBOs) by the government or authorized bodies, making them legally responsible for the collection, recycling, and environmentally safe disposal of the waste generated from the products they introduce into the market.


Meaning
EPR is a policy mechanism where producers manage the post-consumer stage of a product’s life cycle, ensuring compliance with waste management rules through proper collection and recycling.
Who Needs It?
Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) of products generating waste, such as plastic packaging, electrical & electronic equipment, batteries, tyres, and other non-biodegradable products.
Purpose
Ensures waste is collected and channelized to authorized recyclers, reducing environmental pollution and promoting a circular economy (reuse, recycle, reduce).
How It Works
Companies meet recycling targets through authorized recyclers, earning EPR credits to fulfill yearly obligations.
Legal Basis in India
Includes Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended 2022), E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.
We facilitate the EPR certification process for Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners by assisting with compliance, documentation, and recycler tie-ups, ensuring that waste is collected, recycled, and disposed of responsibly as per government regulations.




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