EPR registration & compliance for a device importer
An importer of medical devices and healthcare products met its EPR obligations for plastic packaging waste in India.
Industry
Medical devices / IVD
Location
India
Services
DPIIT / EPR
Category
EPR Registration & Compliance
EPR Registration & ComplianceAn importer of medical devices and healthcare products needed EPR compliance for plastic packaging waste in India. The team had a limited understanding of EPR obligations under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, found it difficult to identify packaging categories and requirements, lacked CPCB EPR registration documentation, needed to develop a compliant collection and recycling plan, and faced the risk of non-compliance and penalties.
Device Importer
Client Type
Medical devices / IVD
Product Category
India
Target Market
Challenges Faced
- Limited understanding of EPR obligations under the Plastic Waste Management Rules.
- Difficulty identifying applicable packaging categories and compliance requirements.
- Lack of documentation required for CPCB EPR registration.
- Challenges in developing a compliant waste collection and recycling plan.
- Risk of regulatory non-compliance and penalties.
Our Approach
- Assessed EPR applicability by product and packaging categories.
- Prepared and submitted the EPR registration via the CPCB portal, with documentation and compliance declarations.
- Developed EPR action plans for collection, recycling, and waste management, and coordinated with authorized recyclers and PROs.
- Provided ongoing compliance monitoring and annual-return support.
A clear path, milestone by milestone
Applicability assessment
CPCB registration
EPR action plan
Ongoing compliance
What it meant for the client
Successful EPR registration obtained from CPCB.
Full compliance with applicable Plastic Waste Management Rules.
Streamlined reporting and documentation processes.
Reduced regulatory risks and uninterrupted business operations.
Established a sustainable framework for long-term EPR compliance.
Key Results
Assessed
EPR applicability
Registered
CPCB portal
Compliant
Plastic Waste Rules
Ongoing
Returns & monitoring
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