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CPCB Streamlines Login Credential Updates for Plastic EPR Portal Users

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a clear, step-by-step instruction sheet to simplify the process for producers, importers, and brand owners to update their login credentials on the Centralized EPR Portal for plastic packaging. This new guidance is particularly crucial for instances where the original registered phone number or email address is no longer accessible.

New Plastic Packaging Labeling Rules to Take Effect from July 1, 2025

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notice detailing mandatory marking and labeling requirements for plastic packaging, set to come into force from July 1, 2025. These provisions are part of the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

Registration of Manufacturers & Importers, Micro & Small Entities On Plastic EPR Portal

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a stringent notice, urging all manufacturers and importers of plastic raw materials, along with micro and small producers and sellers of plastic packaging, to immediately register on the Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal. The CPCB warned that failure to comply will result in necessary action being taken by concerned authorities under the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016.

CPCB Unveils New Guidance for Micro & Small Entities on Plastic EPR Portal Registration

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released a Guidance for Registration of Micro & Small Producers, Sellers, Manufacturers & Importers of raw materials through the Plastic Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal. This move follows recent amendments to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on March 14, 2024.

Government Proposes Increased Plastic Recycled Content and Reuse

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a draft notification on June 3, 2025, proposing amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. These changes aim to further strengthen the effective implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines for plastic packaging and address existing challenges. The government is inviting public comments and suggestions on the draft within sixty days from its publication in the Gazette.

Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025

These new rules apply to all activities related to construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair of structures. An online portal will be established for the registration and monitoring of producers, intermediate waste storage facilities, recyclers, and collection points. Additionally, contractors and service providers must assist in waste collection, meet EPR targets, and implement sustainable construction practices.

New Mobile App Simplifies Plastic Packaging EPR Reporting for Businesses

The government has launched the Centralized EPR Plastic Packaging (CEPP) mobile application to streamline Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for plastic packaging. This app simplifies the process for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to upload their sales transaction data, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting.

Guidelines for Used Oil Collection Handling, and Storage under EPR Framework

The primary objective of these guidelines is to provide standardized practices and regulatory requirements for Collection Agents handling used oil from industrial, commercial, and automotive facilities. The guidelines categorize Collection Agents based on their size, transport methods, and operational levels.