Why is EPR Registration Mandatory for plastic Waste Management?
MOEFCC has issued a guideline on EPR Registration on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The EPR guidelines state the prohibition of single-use plastic, considering the low utility and high littering potential plastic contains. It is mandatory for the Importer/Manufacturer/ Brand Owner to obtain certification passed for minimizing the pollution caused due to plastic waste with effect from 1st July 2022.
Why is EPR registration mandatory for Importers/Manufacturers/ Brand Owners?
EPR Authorization Registration aims at channelization the of plastic waste and e-waste for an environment-friendly business operation.
Every producer, manufacturer, and importer selling electronic items i.e. Computer, Min-computer, LED TV & LED parts, washing machine, laptop, air conditioners, smartphones, feature phones, and other related products and their parts containing electrical circuits requires obtaining an EPR authorization certificate.
The EPR Registration guidelines boost the formalization and development of the plastic waste management sector.
The government of India has taken certain steps under EPR authorization registration for suitable e-waste collection, disassembly, channelization, and disposal of plastic waste.
The recent EPR guidelines permit the sale and purchase of surplus extended producer responsibility certificates, further setting up a market mechanism for plastic packaging under the plastic waste management rule, 2016.
Consultants like ASC Group provides EPR authorization registration to stay in the market.
EPR Registration Authorization is mandatory for every manufacturer of plastic packaging and electrical equipment for the channelization of e-waste to an authorized business.
In Nutshell
The reuse of rigid plastic packaging material has been mandated in the notification to reduce the use of fresh plastic material for packaging. EPR Consultant having extensive knowledge and technical experience guides you in obtaining an EPR Certificate. ASC provides assistance in obtaining EPR Authorization Registration on a pan-India basis. The team provides end-to-end solutions for obtaining EPR Registration for plastic waste & e-waste licenses.
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