EPR Registration & Compliance in India
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates that producers, importers, and brand owners take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. India’s EPR framework, managed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has expanded significantly in 2025–2026 to cover plastics, e-waste, batteries, tyres, and — starting April 2026 — non-ferrous metals, paper, glass, and packaging materials.
Non-compliance penalties are severe: up to Rs. 1 crore for violations, with additional environmental compensation charges. ACPL handles the complete EPR registration and compliance lifecycle.
EPR Services
- EPR registration for e-waste (CPCB portal)
- EPR registration for plastic waste packaging
- EPR registration for battery waste (lead-acid, lithium-ion, and other chemistries)
- EPR registration for tyre waste
- EPR authorization and certificate management
- Annual compliance reporting and return filing
- EPR target fulfilment planning and advisory
- Recycling certificate procurement coordination
Collection & Recycling Targets (2025–2026)
India’s EPR framework sets progressively increasing collection and recycling targets:
- Lead-acid batteries — 90% collection target by 2026
- Lithium-ion batteries — 70% collection target by 2027
- E-waste — Producers must recycle 20% of sales from two years prior (2025–26 onwards)
- Plastic packaging — Mandatory use of minimum recycled content, increasing annually
Recent EPR Updates (2025–2026)
- Expanded EPR Rules (April 2026) — New rules target household packaging recycling and introduce EPR for non-ferrous metals, paper, glass, and metals
- Plastic waste amendments — From July 2025, product information must be displayed via barcode or QR code, with CPCB notification
- Battery waste changes — EPR marking can now use barcode/QR code instead of printed registration number
- Centralized CPCB portal — All compliance returns filed through unified digital platform
Who Needs EPR Registration
EPR applies to producers, importers, and brand owners of:
- Electrical and electronic equipment (covered under E-Waste Management Rules)
- Plastic packaging materials (Plastic Waste Management Rules)
- All battery types — lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and others (Battery Waste Management Rules)
- Tyres (Tyre Waste Management Rules)
Related Services
- BIS Certification — Product certification often required before EPR registration for electronics
- WPC Approval — Wireless product compliance alongside EPR for electronic devices
- Legal Metrology — Labeling requirements including EPR markings on packaged goods
- FSSAI Licensing — Food packaging EPR requirements for food businesses