Guide to Accessing and Using the E-Compostable Plastics Web Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a guide provides step-by-step instructions for manufacturers and sellers to register and submit applications on the E-Compostable Plastics web portal.
Ministry of Environment Extends Deadline for Plastic Waste Management Annual Returns for PIBOs and PWPs
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced an extension for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to file their annual returns for the financial year 2024-2025. The new deadline has been set for July 31, 2025.
Customs Urged to Enforce EPR Portal Registration for Plastic Raw Material Importers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has received a formal request to ensure that importers of plastic raw material are mandatorily registered on the ‘Centralized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for Plastic Packaging’. This directive stems from recent amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which significantly broaden the scope of who qualifies as an “importer” under the regulations.
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.
India Emphasizes Circular Economy at Waste Recycling Conclave
The Minister projected a $2 trillion market value for India’s circular economy by 2050, with the potential to create 10 million jobs. He encouraged startups and recycled product developers to seize this opportunity.
CPCB Cracks Down on Fake EPR Certificates and Non-Compliant Plastic Waste Processors
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a series of stringent directions to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) regarding widespread non-compliance with Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, particularly concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
Plastic Waste Processors Must Upload Valid GST e-Invoices on EPR Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued instructions requiring Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to upload valid GST e-Invoices for the sale of their products on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal for plastic packaging. The CPCB emphasizes the importance of thoroughly checking GST e-Invoices before uploading them to the EPR portal.
PIBOs Reminded to File Annual Returns by November 30
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a reminder to all Plastic Waste Management (PWM) rules, 2016, registered Plastic Waste Management Companies (PWMCs) and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to file their Annual Returns (AR) for the financial year 2023-24 by November 30, 2024.
