EPR compliance — stay legal, avoid ₹15 lakh penalties
End-to-end EPR compliance for plastic, e-waste, battery and tyre waste. Registration, credits, annual returns, audit support — one partner, complete coverage.
What is EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a legal mandate under the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022. Every producer, importer and brand owner (PIBO) who uses plastic packaging, electronics, batteries or tyres must collect and recycle equivalent quantities from the environment.
This is not voluntary. Failure to register with CPCB and meet annual EPR targets triggers financial penalties, environmental compensation orders and potential factory shutdowns.
Pro India is a CPCB-registered Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). We take complete ownership of your EPR compliance — so you can focus on your business.
EPR waste categories we cover
One partner across every EPR-regulated waste stream.
Plastic Waste EPR
Rigid (I), flexible (II), multi-layered / MLP (III) and compostable (IV), plus carry bags.
- CPCB registration & target setting
- Credits via Plastic XChange
- Quarterly & annual returns
E-Waste EPR
For producers, manufacturers and importers of IT, telecom and consumer-electronics (EEE).
- Producer registration & EEE mapping
- Credits & dismantler network
- Annual returns & audit
Battery Waste EPR
Lithium-ion, lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and other chemistries — for producers and importers.
- Chemistry-wise obligations
- Battery EPR credits
- Returns & reconciliation
Tyre Waste EPR
For tyre manufacturers and importers — end-of-life tyre collection and recycling.
- Obligation & target setting
- Tyre EPR certificates
- Recycler / pyrolysis network
Used Oil EPR
Collection and responsible recycling of used and waste oil for producers and importers.
- Registration & obligations
- Verified recycler network
- Returns & audit support
ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles)
Producer responsibility for end-of-life vehicles — registration, targets and scrappage.
- Producer registration
- RVSF / scrappage network
- Annual returns & audit
Our EPR compliance process
From registration to annual audit — we handle every step, so you focus on your business.
Assessment
We review your plastic usage, import volumes and current EPR status. Free, no commitment.
CPCB Registration
We file EPR registration on your behalf. You get a valid registration number.
Credit Sourcing
Credits from our verified recycler network — additionality guaranteed, no duplicity.
Annual Filing
We prepare and file your annual EPR returns before the deadline, fully documented.
Audit Support
If CPCB audits you, we represent and support you. All records digital and ready.
What's your EPR risk?
CPCB has issued enhanced penalty guidelines effective 2026. Penalties are now structured, swift and mandatory — there is no "grace period" for registered companies who miss filing targets.
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Not registered with CPCB | Up to ₹15 lakh |
| Continued non-compliance (per day) | ₹10,000/day |
| Missing annual return filing | ₹10,000 – ₹5 lakh |
| Environmental compensation | Variable (EC order) |
Source: CPCB Environmental Compensation Regime for Plastic Waste Management.
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Why brands choose Pro India for EPR
CPCB Registered PRO
Your EPR credits are legally valid and audit-ready — not credits from unregistered parties.
Full Transparency
Digital tracking from pick-up to disposal — a complete, verifiable audit trail.
Pan-India Network
Recycling partners across 30+ cities — local presence, national coverage.
End-to-End Service
Registration → credits → filing → returns → audit. One partner for the lifecycle.
Additionality Guaranteed
Every credit is unique and counted once — no double counting, no free riding.
Audit-Ready Records
All documentation is digital, reconciled and ready for CPCB inspection.
Plastic XChange — trade verified plastic credits
Plastic XChange connects buyers and sellers of plastic credits within India's regulatory framework — helping producers, importers and brand owners (PIBOs) meet their EPR obligations under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022.
= one additional, verifiable, ethical ton of plastic waste recovered from the environment and responsibly disposed.
What is a Plastic Credit Unit?
A PCU is a transferable unit that documents plastic pollution removed beyond standard business practice — unique, traceable and independently verified.
Real & measurable
Each PCU is unique and tied to a single collection or recycling activity, quantified by recognised methods.
Fair & equitable
Projects maintain clear social and environmental safeguards and comply with labour and safety laws.
Additionality
Activities exceed the normal scenario — no double counting, no free riding.
Auditable & transparent
All collected or recycled waste is tracked, traced and verified by accredited bodies.
From recovery to retirement
Recover
Authorised sources and waste partners collect plastic from the environment.
Verify
Recovery is tracked, traced and verified by accredited bodies, then issued as PCUs.
Trade
Brands and PIBOs purchase verified credits on the Plastic XChange marketplace.
Retire
Credits are retired against EPR targets, with a complete audit trail on record.
Plastic XChange — live & free
Watch how the marketplace works, and hear from our team on the ground.
Who can join Plastic XChange
Four participants, one transparent marketplace — pick the role that fits you.
Authorised Sources / ULB
Pro India can assist ULBs to sell their collection of all types of plastic waste — recyclable & non-recyclable — to the registered members in our Protech system.
Brands
With Pro India's PAN-India network of verified recyclers, PIBOs (Producers, Importers & Brand Owners) can directly purchase plastic credit certificates from recyclers & processors at an equitable price.
Partners
We help connect brands and WMAs to fulfil their EPR targets. WMAs are encouraged to post their requirements, which are automatically sent to the right recyclers to quote.
Recyclers / Processors
With Pro India's PAN-India network of PIBOs, recyclers and co-processors can directly sell plastic credit certificates at an equitable price.
EPR Compliance — frequently asked questions
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) requires every producer, importer and brand owner who uses plastic or other regulated materials to collect and recycle equivalent quantities from the environment. This is mandated under the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022 and regulated by CPCB.
Under CPCB rules effective 2026, penalties range from ₹10,000 to ₹15 lakh, with an additional ₹10,000 per day of continued non-compliance. Companies may also face environmental compensation orders and factory shutdowns.
Every Producer, Importer and Brand Owner (PIBO) who uses plastic packaging, e-waste, batteries, tyres or used oil must obtain EPR registration with CPCB and fulfil annual targets. This includes FMCG brands, electronics companies, tyre manufacturers and importers.
A Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) like Pro India is a CPCB-registered body that sources EPR compliance credits on your behalf. Working with a registered PRO means your credits are legally valid, audit-ready and guaranteed for additionality — unlike purchasing credits from unregistered parties.
CPCB EPR registration typically takes 4–6 weeks from the date of complete document submission. Pro India handles the entire process — document collection, application filing and follow-up with CPCB.
No. EPR compliance is a specific legal obligation under CPCB rules for managing waste. Sustainability reporting (like BRSR or GRI) is a broader disclosure requirement for listed companies. However, your EPR compliance data feeds into your ESG and BRSR disclosures — see our ESG Services.
Backed by Amit Saha & 30+ years of practice
Pro India is founded and led by Amit Saha — former Chief Sustainability Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola. He built the company into a CPCB-registered PRO delivering end-to-end EPR, so your compliance is handled by a team that has actually run waste and sustainability at national scale.
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