Extended Producer Responsibility

Social Lab has been a pioneer in the business of EPR in India since its beginning in 2018. Blessed with customer support, we offer highly affordable, and customized solutions to fulfil End to End Obligations under EPR.

What Is EPR?

EPR (Extended Producers Responsibility) is a legal obligation on companies for environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life. In the Indian context, EPR started with E-Waste, gained popularity through Plastic Waste, and is now notified for 9 different streams which include:

EPR Solutions

Plastic Waste

Applies to companies involved in plastic packaging either in the form of manufacturing or import or use or recycling. There are four major categories of plastic packaging defined in the rules as: Rigid, Flexible, MLP, and Compostable.

E - Waste

Applies to companies which are selling or recycling Electrical and Electronic Equipments either by own manufacturing, or branding, or imports. These EEE Items should match with the 106 Codes as mentioned in the Schedule I of the Rules.

Battery Waste

Applies to companies which are either selling or recycling batteries or equipments with batteries. The batteries are classified into automotive, industrial battery, portable battery, and electrical vehicle battery.

Used Oil EPR

Applies to companies which sell Base Oil, or Lubrication Oil, or Used Oil in the Indian Domestic Market irrespective of selling technique

PROCESS Of EPR

Any EPR Compliance is formed of 4 major phases as below.

1. Registration

The process of registration under EPR is online through a single window system. The online application forms require 3 datasets related to KYC, purchase records, and sales records as per SOP. Upon approval, a Certificate of Registration is issued which mentions further compliance steps.

2. Target Fulfilment

EPR fulfillment target is calculated based on the retrospective data submitted on the portal either during registration or during annual returns. The fulfillment of these targets needs to be done by purchasing EPR credits before annual returns from the registered Recyclers/Waste Processors from the online portal.

3. Annual/Quarterly Reporting

Data regarding sale and purchase records needs to be submitted as part of annual returns. This data is for the previous financial year. The compliance cycle gets completed only after the submission of annual returns otherwise there are predefined penalties for non compliance.

4. Special Requirements

Depending on type of EPR, specific requirements needs to be fulfilled. They deal with packaging/labelling regulations, use of recycled content, invoice uploading, and other items as notified by the CPCB through periodically updated regulations.

Social Lab Approach

1. Onboarding

Our team understands the nature of business activity and shares relevant checklists before proceeding with the compliance. We also make the customers aware about the timelines, rejection chances, and possible surprises that may come during the process.

2. Data Preparation

Data collection has been a major pain point, especially for the Importers and Producers in Plastic EPR. We support our customers in quick compilation of the data with the help of technology, smart tools, and years of experience. At the same time, we take utmost precaution to keep your data safe and private.

3. Compliance

Whether it is submission of EPR Application, or Submission of Annual returns, or purchase of EPR credits, we handhold you in the entire process and provide support as per your requirements. We have also integrated technology to carry out the data uploading related tasks efficiently and smoothly.

4. Continous Support

EPR Compliance is evolving in India and there are continous updates and changes to the guidelines periodically. Our team helps you stay updated with relevant changes and impacts while taking precaution not to flood you with unnecessary updates. Many times representation needs to be made to CPCB/SPCB for issues, or in response to various kinds of notices.

Our digital platform - Saksham

Saksham simplify the process of EPR Credits by bringing in traceability in the supply chain.

1. Transparency

2. Traceability

3. Reports and Documentation

4. Digital-first Documentation

Why Social Lab?

Liasoning

EPR rules & regulations are dynamic and still evolving, on behalf our customers we liason with CPCB, SPCBs and Ministry. The efforts have resulted in much clarity to our customers.

Domain Expertise

We are working in EPR since its inception and have worked hard to build the related ecosystem. This includes our efforts to educate recyclers, support producers, and brand, as well as liason with the Government Departments like CPCB, SPCB, Urban Development Departments. We have provided useful comments on government guidelines. We have successfully submitted more than 550 applications till now and submitted more than 700 annual returns on behalf of our customers.

Data Privacy

We take utmost precaution to keep your data safe and confidential. We have incorporated technology in our internal operations that helps us churn out your data faster, and in a safer way.

Beyond EPR

We keep in touch with you on a regular basis to monitor the compliance, understand pain points, and deliver solutions accordingly. We also provide allied services like Waste Audits, liasoning, representation in various forums etc.

Certifications

Our EPR Impact

In the last 6+ years, we have supported more than 550+ clients located across 20+ states in India. Our tie ups with municipalities and recyclers has ensured that more than 1,00,000 MT of waste is channelized formally for scientific disposal.

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Our EPR Impact

The EPR are based on several criteria, including waste collection, disposal, and processing, and they encourage cities to adopt sustainable waste management practices.

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