EPR Solutions for Packaging Manufacturers
Streamlined EPR compliance for plastic packaging producers across India
Overview
Packaging manufacturers face unique EPR challenges due to the diverse range of materials and clients. Whether you produce rigid plastics, flexible films, multi-layer packaging, or composite materials, we ensure your complete compliance with PWM Rules 2022.
EPR Requirements for Packaging Manufacturers
Category-wise Registration
Register for all applicable packaging categories: rigid plastic, flexible plastic, multi-layered plastic (MLP), and carry bags on the CPCB portal.
Client-based EPR Allocation
Determine EPR responsibility allocation between you (manufacturer) and your clients (brand owners) based on contractual agreements.
Material-specific Targets
Meet different EPR targets for each packaging category with varying recycling percentages and timelines.
Certificate Management
Maintain detailed records of EPR certificates segregated by packaging type and maintain certificate validity documentation.
Common EPR Challenges
- Determining EPR responsibility when producing for multiple brands
- Managing EPR for various packaging types (rigid, flexible, MLP) under one registration
- Tracking exact tonnage of packaging supplied to different clients
- Higher EPR targets for multi-layered plastics (MLPs)
- Certificate procurement for specialized packaging materials
- Maintaining separate records for different packaging categories
How We Help Packaging Manufacturers
Multi-Category Registration
Single-window registration for all your packaging categories with expert guidance on categorization and target allocation.
EPR Responsibility Consulting
Legal advisory on EPR sharing between manufacturer and brand owner, with drafting of EPR clauses in supply agreements.
Category-wise Certificate Procurement
Specialized certificate sourcing for rigid, flexible, MLP, and carry bags from category-specific recyclers.
Client-wise EPR Tracking
Digital system to track tonnage supplied to each client, EPR obligations, and certificate allocation for transparent reporting.
Our Process
- 1Packaging Audit
Comprehensive review of all packaging types manufactured, materials used, and client-wise supply data for the past year.
- 2Category Registration
Separate or consolidated registration for different packaging categories based on your business model.
- 3Tonnage Calculation
Precise calculation of EPR obligations for each packaging category based on production and supply records.
- 4Client Agreements
Draft and finalize EPR responsibility sharing agreements with your clients where applicable.
- 5Certificate Sourcing
Procure category-specific EPR certificates from specialized recyclers at optimized costs.
- 6Compliance Filing
Category-wise annual returns with detailed breakup of packaging type, tonnage, and EPR fulfillment.
Success Story
A packaging manufacturer supplying to 30+ FMCG brands across rigid, flexible, and MLP categories was struggling with EPR compliance. We registered them across all categories, established EPR sharing agreements with 85% of their clients (shifting 70% EPR burden to brand owners), and procured remaining certificates at 22% lower cost. Annual compliance was achieved with zero penalties, saving ₹8.5 lakhs in the first year.
Ready to Achieve EPR Compliance?
Simplify EPR compliance for your packaging business. We handle multi-category registration, client agreements, and complete certificate management for hassle-free operations.