Mandatory CPCB Registration for Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs). We manage your compliance for E-waste, Plastic, Battery, and Waste Tyres end-to-end.
Are you a PIBO?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) places the responsibility of managing product waste on the Producer, Importer, and Brand Owner (PIBO). The core idea is "Polluter Pays". If you introduce plastic packaging, electronics, batteries, or tyres into the Indian market, you are responsible for their collection and recycling at the end of their life cycle.
[Image of Circular Economy Diagram]Compliance is mandatory under various Waste Management Rules notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors this through a centralized online portal. Non-compliance attracts heavy Environmental Compensation (fines) and stops imports.
E-Waste Management Rules, 2016
For importers/producers of IT equipment, electronics, solar panels, and medical devices. Targets depend on sales history.
PWM Rules, 2016 (Amended)
Applies to Category I–IV packaging. Nearly all importers bringing packed goods fall under this compliance.
BW Management Rules, 2022
Covers Lead Acid, Li-ion, and button cells. Applies to manufacturers and importers of products containing batteries.
Hazardous Waste Rules
For importers of new or waste tyres. Requires buying EPR certificates from recyclers to meet mandatory recycling targets.
The list of mandatory products is expanding rapidly. Check if your product falls under these major categories currently under Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) allows overseas factories to use the ISI mark.
Create account on CPCB portal using GST/PAN.
Fill PIBO application, upload sales/import data.
Receive EPR Registration Certificate (valid 1–5 years).
Collect waste or buy EPR credits from recyclers.
File quarterly & annual returns to confirm targets.
Meeting physical collection targets is difficult for most importers. The government allows EPR Credit Trading. You can buy certificates from authorized recyclers to offset your liability.
Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024/2026, all Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) must register across four categories: Rigid plastics, Flexible packaging, Multi-layered plastic packaging, and Compostable plastics. CloudDesk manages the "Plastic Credit" purchases from authorized recyclers on the CPCB portal to offset your import weight, ensuring you hit your 100% collection targets before the June 30th return deadline.
Applicable to all Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) listed in Schedule I — covering IT, Telecom, Consumer Electronics, and now Medical Devices. A RoHS self-declaration is mandatory alongside the EPR plan. In 2026, collection targets have risen to 70% of average life-cycle sales. CloudDesk calculates these complex targets so you don't over-purchase credits.
Covers all battery types — Lead-acid, Lithium-ion, Nickel-cadmium — regardless of shape, volume, or use (EVs, Portables, Industrial). The 2026 rules mandate recovery of specific materials like Lithium, Cobalt, and Lead. CloudDesk verifies that your recycling partner is CPCB-authorized for your specific battery chemistry — a common mistake that leads to certificate rejection.
Any entity Importing, Manufacturing, or Selling products under their own brand that generate plastic, electronic, or battery waste. If you import a laptop, you need E-Waste EPR (for the device) and Plastic EPR (for the packaging).
No. Customs authorities now verify EPR registration numbers in real-time. Missing EPR leads to "Environmental Compensation" (EC) fines starting at ₹1 Lakh and scaling to ₹1 Crore.
Initial registration is typically valid for 5 years, with mandatory annual returns and quarterly data updates.
No. Most importers fulfill their "Responsibility" by buying EPR Certificates (Credits) from CPCB-registered recyclers. CloudDesk facilitates these trades on the official portal.