Complete Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) consultation, technical documentation, portal filing, and recycling credit fulfillment for Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) across Maharashtra.
Comply smoothly with MoEF&CC and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards for Plastic Packaging, Battery Waste, and E-Waste Management.
Under the mandate of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires companies manufacturing, importing, or selling packaged commodities to manage the collection, recycling, and end-of-life processing of post-consumer waste.
In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enforce these rules strictly. Whether operating in Pune's automotive hubs, clearing imports at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) Mumbai, or running FMCG distribution in Nagpur, a valid EPR license is necessary to avoid customs holds and regulatory penalties.
Equal Consultancy Services assists with product classification, state allocation, portal management, and verified EPR recycling certificate procurement.
Full lifecycle compliance across regulated environmental categories.
Mandatory for PIBOs circulating plastic packaging materials in the market.
Governed by Battery Waste Management Rules for portable, automotive, and industrial batteries.
Covers manufacturers and importers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).
Recycling quotas vary based on the specific packaging material type.
Bottles, PET containers, closures, crates, drums, and tubs. Has dedicated recycling targets and mandatory recycled content shares.
Single or multilayer flexible film covers, pouches, shrink wraps, LDPE sheets, bubble wraps, and bags made purely of plastic.
Packaging materials with at least one layer of a non-plastic substrate such as aluminum foil or paperboard (e.g., snack pouches).
Carry bags and protective packaging manufactured from certified compostable biopolymers compliant with IS/ISO 17088 standards.
Proper portal selection avoids application rejection or duplicative filings.
| Parameter | MPCB (State of Maharashtra) | CPCB (Central Portal) |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Scope | Entities manufacturing and distributing products strictly within Maharashtra borders. | Entities operating across two or more Indian States or Union Territories. |
| Importers | Generally not applicable if imports cross state lines. | Mandatory for all Importers clearing goods via Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mumbai Air Cargo. |
| Recycler / Processor | Mandatory for recyclers physically situated within Maharashtra. | State-approved recyclers are mapped to the central system for EPR credit issuance. |
| Annual Return Filing | Submitted through regional MPCB environmental portals. | Submitted directly on the centralized CPCB national portal. |
Under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, non-compliant entities face severe Environmental Compensation (EC) penalties, customs detention at ports, and factory consent cancellation until all target liabilities are settled.
A structured approach ensuring fast approvals and long-term regulatory compliance.
Classifying product packaging types and determining baseline annual market quotas.
Assembling GST, PAN, IEC, factory CTO documents, and process diagrams.
Submitting on the CPCB or MPCB portal and handling department queries directly.
Procuring verified recycling credits from approved recyclers to fulfill quotas.
Auditing annual returns and filing end-of-year reconciliations before deadlines.
Assisting businesses across key industrial, logistics, and port locations.
Clear answers to key questions about EPR regulations in Maharashtra.
Trusted by leading businesses and organizations across India
Equal Consultancy provides EPR registration and compliance support across major Indian business locations, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Gujarat, Telangana, Maharashtra and Delhi.
