CPCB Issues Important Notification for Plastic Raw Material Stakeholders

Issue Date: 28 April 2025

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released an important notification that all stakeholders in the plastic packaging supply chain must take note of. This update follows the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Amendment to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, issued on 14 March 2024.

Who Needs to Register?

As per the amendment, the following entities are mandatorily required to register themselves on the Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging:

1. Manufacturers of plastic raw materials
2. Importers of plastic raw materials
3. Micro & Small Producers (MSME category)
4. Sellers of plastic raw materials

What Has CPCB Provided?

The CPCB has set up the necessary provisions for registration of the above categories on the EPR Plastic Portal. To assist entities in completing the registration process, the following resources have been made available:

● Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for registration

● Guidance Manual with details on application format, application fees, and submission instructions

These resources can be accessed and downloaded directly from the EPR Plastic Portal.

Why Is This Important?

Despite the availability of these resources, the CPCB has observed that many manufacturers, importers, sellers, and MSME producers have not yet registered on the portal. This registration is not optional. Failure to comply will lead to action by the concerned authorities under the provisions of the PWM Rules, 2016.

Immediate Action Required

All concerned entities are strongly urged to submit their complete applications for registration on the Centralized EPR Portal without delay. Non-compliance will attract legal and regulatory consequences.

How to Register?

Entities should:

1. Visit the EPR Plastic Portal.
2. Review the uploaded SOP and Guidance Manual.
3. Prepare the required application materials as per the provided format.
4. Submit the complete application along with applicable fees.

Final Note

This notification has been issued with approval from the competent authority. It serves as an official reminder to all plastic packaging value chain stakeholders to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities promptly.

For further details and to access the portal, visit the official CPCB EPR Plastic Portal.

Stay compliant, stay responsible!