EPR In Telangana
Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) in Telangana
Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) in Telangana
The government has implemented a legal policy called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to address the increasing amount of environmental waste and pollutants with the assistance of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This law was enacted to reduce and improve the problem of Packaging Plastic Waste.
The Extended Producers Responsibility focuses on enforcing specific requirements on various Producers, Brand Owners, and Importers to prevent Post-industrial Plastic Waste. The Central Pollution Control Board has developed this policy to safeguard and control the growing amount of plastic waste and plastic waste output.
In exercising the powers granted by sections 3, 6, and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act No. 29 of 1986) and in supersession of the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, the Central Government announced the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Therefore, the following order is issued, superseding the earlier order issued by the Environment, Forests, Science, and Technology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. To learn more about this policy, visit tspcb.cgg.gov.in.
Get EPR Certificate
If you are a Producer, Importer, or Brand owner with an obligation to fulfill Extended Producers Responsibility in Telangana, you may follow the below steps for registration:
- Register with both the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB).
- Collect waste through an authorized waste management agency.
- Collect and aggregate all relevant documents related to your waste management activities.
- Submit quarterly reports to the CPCB.
- Submit an annual report on Extended Producers Responsibility Liability Fulfillment.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance Process: From Sign Up to EPR Certification
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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File Upload: The finalized data is uploaded to the government’s system for processing.
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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.