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If you are a manufacturer, importer, or brand owner, you must follow EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) rules.While doing this, two words confuse almost everyone:
EPR Targets are the responsibility given to your company by CPCB.
In simple words:👉 EPR target is the amount of waste you must legally manage.
Your target depends on:
Example:
If you sell 1,000 kg of plastic packaging, CPCB may say:
“You must collect and recycle 400 kg of plastic waste.”
That 400 kg is your EPR target.
EPR targets are important because:
▪ They decide whether you are compliant or non-compliant
▪ CPCB checks targets every year
▪ Missing targets leads to penalties
Without meeting your target:
▪ Your EPR certificate can be suspended
▪ Your CPCB login may be blocked
▪ Sales and imports may be stopped
EPR Credits are the proof that you have met your EPR targets.
In simple words:👉 EPR credit is the certificate that shows waste has actually been recycled.
These credits are issued by:
• Authorized recyclers
• Registered waste processors
• Registered vehicle scrapping facilities (for ELV)
Each credit represents:
• A fixed quantity of waste recycled
• Verified and uploaded on the CPCB portal
You can get EPR credits in two ways:
If you own:
You can generate your own credits (after CPCB approval).
Most companies:
This is legal only if credits are CPCB-approved.
Think of it like this
Without submission, homework is incomplete.
If EPR targets are not fulfilled:
– Environmental Compensation (EC) is charged
– EPR certificate renewal may be rejected
– CPCB can restrict your business activity
Even if you register on time, targets matter more than paperwork.
Many companies think:
➜ Registration is enough
➜ Credits can be adjusted later
➜ Any recycler credit will work
Truth is:
➤ Credits must match waste type
➤ Credits must be within the compliance year
➤ Credits must be CPCB-approved
Good EPR planning helps:
Businesses that plan early spend less money and less effort.
If you are unsure:
✓️ How much EPR target you have
✓️ How many credits you need
✓️ Whether your credits are valid
PSR Compliance can guide you clearly and honestly.
📞 Call PSR Compliance at 7065883416A small clarification today can save heavy penalties tomorrow.
EPR targets are mandatory recycling obligations calculated by weight for PIBOs, while EPR credits are verified certificates purchased from recyclers to fulfill those targets.
EPR targets are calculated based on the total weight of plastic or waste introduced into the market by a producer, importer, or brand owner.
EPR credits are generated by CPCB/SPCB-registered recyclers after verified recycling of waste.
PIBOs purchase EPR credits from authorized recyclers to demonstrate compliance with their annual recycling targets.
Yes, surplus EPR credits can be carried forward and used for up to two years from the end of the financial year in which they were generated.
If EPR targets are not met, PIBOs must purchase the required EPR credits to avoid penalties and regulatory action.
No, EPR credits are specific to waste management and recycling compliance, whereas carbon credits relate to greenhouse gas emissions.
Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) placing regulated waste into the market are required to meet EPR targets.