Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) in Nagaland
The Nagaland State Pollution Control Board has implemented policies to manage the increasing plastic waste and plastic waste production. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a legal measure that aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic products and packaging, which applies to various enterprises, including producers, brand owners, and importers. EPR primarily addresses post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste, with an initial focus on managing packaging plastic waste.
The Nagaland State Pollution Control Board has established a regulatory framework for the management of plastic waste, including source segregation, recycling, and involving waste pickers, recyclers, and waste processors in the collection of plastic waste fractions from households or any other source of generation or intermediate material recovery facility.
Additionally, the polluter pays principle has been adopted to ensure the long-term sustainability of the waste management system. Due to lifestyle changes, plastic waste contamination has become an issue even in remote areas of the state. For more information, visit https://npcb.nagaland.gov.in/.
Get EPR Certificate
If you are a Producer, Importer, or Brand owner with an obligation to fulfill Extended Producers Responsibility in Nagaland, you can follow the steps below for registration:
Step 1: Register with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Nagaland State Pollution Control Board (NPCB).
Step 2: Collect waste through an authorized waste management agency.
Step 3: Collect and aggregate relevant documents.
Step 4: Submit quarterly reports to the CPCB.
Step 5: Submit an annual report on Extended Producers Responsibility Liability Fulfillment.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance Process: From Sign Up to EPR Certification
Opening/Meeting: At the beginning of the process, there is an opening meeting to brief the client on the content of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the workflow for the process. The client is given an opportunity to ask questions and have their queries resolved.
Identification and Sign Up Process: The next step is to identify the appropriate category for the client and sign them up for the appropriate program. There are two programs available: the Producer Identification and Brand Owner (PIBO) program and the Producer Waste Plan (PWP) program.
Sharing List of Documents and Form for Data Collection: Once the client has been signed up for the appropriate program, a list of required documents is shared with them, along with a data collection form. This form is specific to the client’s category.
- Identification of Applicable Categories Form: For the PIBO program, the client must identify all applicable categories on the form. The categories include Brandowner, Producer, and Importer.
Data Collection and Validation: The client collects the required data and submits it for validation. The data is scrutinized to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once validated, the data is finalized.
File Upload: The finalized data is uploaded to the government’s system for processing.
EPR Certificate Done: After the data is processed by the government, the client receives an EPR certificate, which certifies their compliance with EPR regulations and their commitment to sustainable production and waste reduction.
