Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) in Uttar Pradesh
The government recommended implementing legislation to create a framework for monitoring and supervising various enterprises that use plastic in the production and packaging of their products. For this, the government has passed the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPR). Producers, Brand Owners, and Importers are all subject to the Extended Producers Responsibility guidelines.
The Central Pollution Control Board developed this policy to preserve and manage the growing volume of plastic waste and plastic waste manufacturing. In theory, assigning such accountability might result in incentives to decrease waste at the source, promote environmentally friendly product design, and aid in the achievement of public recycling and materials management goals.
Every entity responsible for producing or using plastic packaging material must apply for registration with the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and submit an Extend Producer Responsibility Plan (EPR) to the UPPCB.
The Producer’s EPR Plan, which must be filed to UPPCB and the relevant local body, is available on the CPCB website and is annexed to the SOP. To read more http://www.uppcb.com/
Get EPR Certificate
If you are a Producer, Importer, Brand owner in having Obligation for Extended Producers Responsibility fulfillment in Uttar Pradesh you may follow the below steps for Registration:
Step 1: Registration with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) & Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)
Step 2: Collection of Waste through an authorized waste management agency
Step 3: Collection & Aggregation of Relevant Documents
Step 4: Quarterly Report Submission to CPCB
Step 5: Submission of 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.
