EPR Audit Support and Verification Services
Verify EPR compliance and certificate authenticity for your clients
Overview
Compliance auditors and assurance providers are increasingly asked to verify EPR compliance, certificate validity, and annual return accuracy. We support audit readiness, verification protocols, and technical inputs for EPR-related audits.
EPR Requirements for Compliance Auditors
EPR Audit Scope
Define scope for EPR audits: registration validity, target calculation, certificate authenticity, and return accuracy.
Verification Protocols
Use consistent protocols to verify EPR certificates, recycler credentials, and CPCB portal data.
Documentation and Evidence
Assess adequacy of client documentation and evidence for EPR compliance and audit trails.
Reporting
Report findings in line with assurance standards and stakeholder expectations (boards, investors, regulators).
Common EPR Challenges
- Understanding EPR rules and portal data for audit procedures
- Verifying certificate authenticity and recycler registration
- Assessing target calculation methodology and data sources
- Keeping audit approaches updated with regulatory changes
- Managing audits for clients with multi-category or dual EPR obligations
- Balancing cost of verification with audit fees
How We Help Compliance Auditors
EPR Audit Frameworks
Frameworks and checklists for EPR compliance audits aligned with PWM Rules and CPCB requirements.
Certificate and Recycler Verification
Support for verifying EPR certificate authenticity and recycler/PWP registration status.
Training for Audit Teams
Training for your auditors on EPR regulations, portal, and verification so they can execute EPR audits confidently.
Technical Hotline
Access to our technical team for complex EPR audit questions and interpretation of notifications.
Our Process
- 1Initial Consultation
We analyze your scope and EPR applicability.
- 2CPCB Registration
Complete documentation, portal setup, and EPR registration submission.
- 3Target Setting
Calculate annual EPR targets based on PIB (Plastic in Brand).
- 4Certificate Procurement
Source EPR certificates from our recycler network at competitive rates.
- 5Annual Returns
Compile data, prepare Form 1 & Form 2, and submit before the June 30th deadline.
- 6Ongoing Support
Year-round compliance monitoring and regulatory updates.
Success Story
A large audit firm needed to include EPR in their sustainability assurance engagements. We trained 15 of their auditors on EPR rules and verification, and provided verification support for certificate and recycler checks on 8 engagements. The firm now offers EPR assurance as a standard module in relevant audits.
Ready to Achieve EPR Compliance?
Extend your assurance practice to EPR. We provide audit frameworks, verification support, and training so you can offer EPR compliance audits with confidence.