Plastic Waste Approval

INTRODUCTION

India has always been the major consumer of plastic products and materials with approximately 12 million tons and more. Plastic material can be used for a number of purposes like shopping bags, tube lights, toys, furniture, and many more. While it might be benefiting consumers in a number of ways but causing harm to the environment and whole nature in many ways. Because plastic is a non-biodegradable element that will remain in the environment for decades. 

That is the reason why CPCB (central pollution control board) introduced rules where every manufacturer using plastic material in their product needs to get approval before launching it in the market. If you are someone looking to distribute your products in multiple states in India then you need to get the CPCB approval.  According to the SOP offered by CPCB, manufacturers and business owners need to set up a proper system for the management of plastic.  

Not only that but you need to register with the CPCB by going through the procedure that will be highlighted in the paragraphs below. If you are planning to launch the product containing plastic material in the market then you need to look into collecting them back from the same channel that you are using to distribute it in the market. 

According to the rules, manufacturers that are involved in the generation of plastic waste need to segregate and store the waste and hand it to the authorized waste processing and disposal facilities. All these rules were imposed with a goal to reduce the use of plastic that can damage the environment and nature. If you are ignoring to get the plastic waste approval for your product then there are high chances that your product might get restricted from launch or might be withdrawn from the market. 

What is Plastic EPR?

EPR or Extended procedure responsibility focuses on the management of the disposal of the product by the manufacturers and business owners after the product becomes unuseful by the consumers. The Indian Government launched the draft EPR rules so that businesses are able to manage plastic waste more effectively by selling and recycling it once it becomes unuseful. 

Why is getting plastic waste approval more essential than ever? 

The draft EPR rules were applicable to producers, importers, and brand owners planning to launch their products in India. The regulation clearly prioritizes the recycling and reuse of plastic waste. Other plastic wastes that can not be recycled like multilayered and multi-material plastic need to be sent for lifetime disposals like road construction, waste to oils, and more. Being a manufacturer it has become essential to get plastic waste approval as it will help you to operate more smoothly in the Indian market. 

The regulators clearly stated that every manufacturer and regulator needs to declare to the government the amount of plastic waste collected and what mechanism they are using to collect it back. Governments are continuously adopting new strategies and imposing fines to reduce the use of plastic waste in India. By getting plastic waste approval you will be able to highlight that your business is eligible for sale and purchase in the Indian market. Not only that but it will also highlight that your company is taking all the necessary steps to tackle plastic pollution by recycling and reusing it. 

Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules Producer, Importer, Brand – Owners (PIBOS) –

1.Registration 

The Following Entities Shall Be Covered Under The Extended Producer Responsibility Obligations And Provisions Of These Guidelines Namely: 

• Producer (P) Of Plastic Packaging;
• Importer (I) Of All Imported Plastic Packaging And/ Or Plastic Packaging Of Imported Products;
• Brand Owners (Bo) Including Online Platforms/Marketplaces And Supermarkets/Retail Chains Other Than Those, Which Are Micro And Small Enterprises As Per The Criteria Of Ministry Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises, Government Of India.
• Plastic Waste Processor Engaged In (A) Recycling, (B) Waste To Energy, (C) Waste To Oil, And (Iv) Industrial Composting.

2. Types Of Plastic

The Following Plastic Packaging Categories Are Covered Under Extended Producer Responsibility:

• Category I – Rigid Plastic Packaging
• Category II – Flexible Plastic Packaging Of A 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 Sachets 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

• The Extended Producer Responsibility Guidelines Cover The Following With Respect To Plastic Packaging Namely: –

           (I) Reuse                                                                     

           (II) Recycling 

           (III) Use Of Recycled Plastic Content

           (Iv) End Of Life Disposal

3. Documents Required in Plastic EPR

Documents Required For Brand – Owner & Importer In Plastic Waste EPR

• Pdf Copy Of Company’s Pan, CIN & Gst (The Combined Copies Of Gst Invoices In All The States/UT’s Where The PIBO Is Operating.)
• Pdf Copy Of Authorized Person Pan & Aadhar
• E-Mail Id & Contact Number Of Authorized Person
• Details ( Type & Quantity ) Of Products Produced/Marketed (Product Images)
• Picture Of Packaged Products
• Registration Certificate Of District Industries Centre Of The State Government Or Union Territory / Msme / Udyam Certificate
• Scanned Copy Of Signature
• Copy Of Company Letterhead

Documents Required For Producer In Plastic Waste EPR

• Pdf Copy Of Company’s Pan, CIN & Gst (The Combined Copies Of Gst Invoices In All The States/UT’s Where The PIBO Is Operating.)
• Pdf Copy Of Authorized Person Pan & Aadhar
• E-Mail Id & Contact Number Of Authorized Person
• Details ( Type & Quantity ) Of Products Produced/Marketed (Product Images)
• Picture Of Packaged Products
• Registration Certificate Of District Industries Centre Of The State Government Or Union Territory / Msme  / Udyam Certificate
• Flow Diagram Of Manufacturing Process Showing Input And Output In Terms Of Products And Waste Generated Including For Captive Power Generation And Water.
• Scanned Copy Of Signature
• Copy Of Company Letterhead

4. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) TARGET

5. Government Fees (Application Fees For Registration)

6. PROCESS OF REGISTRATION

Step – 1 Create an Email id & Password

Step – 2 Login to the portal

Step – 3 Submitted all documents

Step – 4 Paying the Government fees

Step – 5 After submitting all documents & pay the government fees submit your application