Plastic Waste EPR Compliance & Advisory Services

Simplifying Plastic Waste Management Through End-to-End EPR Consulting

At A A Garg & Co. (A2G), we specialize in guiding businesses through the complex regulatory requirements of India’s Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended), with a core focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for plastic packaging.
We are strategic consultants—offering complete support across registration, documentation, credit procurement, return filings, portal management, and regulatory risk mitigation. Trusted by over 300+ PIBOs, we help you stay compliant, reduce environmental costs, and move toward plastic neutrality.

What is EPR for Plastic Packaging?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a government-mandated policy that holds Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) accountable for the environmentally sound management of the plastic packaging they introduce into the market.
Applicable packaging categories:

Types of Plastic

PET

Polyethylene terephthalate
Soft drink bottles, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling

HDPE

Transport (Logistics) High Density Polyethylene Bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins

PVC

Poly Vinyl Chloride Pipe, fencing, flooring, shower curtains, lawn chairs, non-food bottles, children’s toys

LDPE

Low Density Polyethylene Plastic bags, various containers, various molded laboratory equipment

PP

Polypropylene
Auto parts, industrial fibres, food containers, and dishware

PS

Transport (Logistics) High Density Polyethylene Bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins

Other

Conversion into granules for new items for reuse Other plastics, such as Multi Layer Packaging, acrylic nylon, polycarbonate, polylactic acid, etc.

Our End-to-End EPR Compliance Services include:

Business Assessment & CPCB Registration

We start by understanding your business operations and product mix to accurately determine your plastic footprint.

Post-Registration Compliance & Documentation

We take over the burden of ongoing compliance with complete transparency.

Credit Procurement

We help you meet targets by sourcing verified credits from authorized recyclers.

Risk Assessment, Advisory & Training

With regulatory scrutiny increasing, proactive risk mitigation is key.

Supporting Circular Economy through Advisory

Our Plastic Waste EPR solutions also support your circularity and ESG objectives:

Advisory on Recycled Content & Reusability

Packaging Design for Recyclability

Plastic Neutrality Strategy Development

ESG Integration & Reporting Alignment

Why Choose A2G?

250+ EPR Registrations
Fast & accurate onboarding with CPCB

300+ PIBO Clients
Experience across FMCG, electronics, pharma & retail

₹1 Million+ Saved
Avoided penalties through proactive compliance

Zero Non-Compliance
100% track record in return filings

Tech Integration
Dashboards, alerts, and audit-ready data management

PAN India Reach
Serving clients across metro cities and Tier-2 hubs

Frequently Asked Questions

EPR means the responsibility of a producer for the environmentally sound management
of the product until the end of its life.

Yes. MoEF&CC vide Fourth Amendment to Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 notified EPR Guideline on February 16, 2022

The following entities shall register on the centralized portal developed by CPCB:
I. Producer (P)
II. Importer (I)
III. Brand owner (BO)
IV. Plastic Waste Processor engaged in

(a) recycling, (b) waste to energy, (c) waste to
oil, and (d) industrial composting.

PIBOs which are operational in one or two states/UTs are required to register with the
concerned with SPCB/PCC

PIBOs which are operational in more than two states/UTs are required to register with
CPCB.

1. PDF copy of Company’s PAN, CIN & GST (the combined copies of GST invoices in all the States/UTs where the PIBO is operating).
2. PDF copy of Authorized person’s PAN & Aadhar.

The following plastic packaging categories are covered under EPR:
Category I : Rigid plastic packaging
Category II : Flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer (more than one
layer with different types of plastic), plastic sheets or like and covers made of plastic
sheet, carry bags, plastic sachet or pouches
Category III : Multilayered plastic packaging (at least one layer of plastic and at least
one layer of material other than plastic)
Category IV : Plastic sheet or like used for packaging as well as carry bags made of
compostable plastics
For details please refer EPR Guidelines ( Section 5)

Pre-consumer plastic packaging waste” means plastic packaging waste generated in
the form of reject or discard at the stage of manufacturing of plastic packaging and
plastic packaging waste generated during the packaging of product including reject,
discard, before the plastic packaging reaches the end-use consumer of the product.

“Post-consumer plastic packaging waste” means plastic packaging waste generated
by the end-use consumer after the intended use of packaging is completed and is no
longer being used for its intended purpose.

EPR target is the plastic waste which is introduced in the market by the PIBO . Details
given in section 7 of the EPR Guidelines may be referred to.

All producers are required to submit the consents issued to their production facilities.
Brand-owners having their own production facilities are required to submit the consents

Let’s Make Your EPR Journey Seamless

Whether you’re a brand owner, importer, producer, or Plastic Waste Processor, A A Garg & Co. is your dependable partner for Plastic Waste EPR compliance in India. We don’t just help you comply—we help you lead in sustainability.

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