(Micro & Small Producers, Sellers, Manufacturers & Importers), read to know the Applicability of EPR for Plastic on Micro & Small Producers, Sellers, Manufacturers, and Importers (SIMP) Category – In Detail.
Recently CPCB has mandated EPR for plastic registration for Micro & Small Producers, Sellers, Manufacturers, & Importers, i.e. SIMP category.
CPCB notifies the respective circular in SIMP guideline, published on 4th December 2024.
According to CPCB, EPR for plastic registration is implacable on the following entities falling under the SIMP Category-
- Seller of plastic raw materials including – resins, pellets, or other intermediate plastics used in plastic packaging
- Small and Micro Importer of resins, pellets, or other intermediate materials used in plastic packaging
- Small and micro importer or resins, pellets, or other intermediate plastic packaging material meant for commercial use
- Producer and manufacturer of plastic packaging and similar intermediate materials used in plastic packaging
Furthermore, SIMP guidelines published on 4th December 2024, mandate the submission of an application online with the necessary detail and application fee.
The application will be processed by the Pollution Control Committee (PCC) or State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) at the online EPR for the plastic portal of CPCB.
Key EPR for Plastic Obligations as Per SIMP Guidelines
Every Micro & Small Producer, Seller, Manufacturer & Importer of raw material must fulfill EPR obligations and process plastic waste via PWPs
Fulfillment of EPR Obligations like yearly recycling target must be met by adhering to CPCB’s Plastic Waste Management Regulations
Entities falling under the SIMP category must file their Annual EPR Returns on CPCB’s online EPR plastic portal.
The filing details are to be shared according to section-wise instructions for the following categories-
- Micro & Small Producer Category
- Seller Category
- Manufacturer & Importers of raw materials Category
Documents Needed for SIMPs to Submit EPR Application
- PAN, GST, CIN of the Company
- PAN of Authorized person
- Supportive documents for Micro & Small Category – Uddyam Certificate of Producer, (if there’s any)
- Original supportive documents, to use as proof of DIC or DCSSI registration
- Cover Letter
- SIMP Application Fee to Get EPR for Plastic
Registration Application fee for Manufacturers & Importers of plastic raw materials, and Seller, 10/- INR per ton of production capacity. Application fee for Micro & Small Producer – 5/- INR per ton of production capacity
Conclusion
The applicability of CPCB’s EPR for plastic packaging on SIMP, i.e. Micro & Small Producers, Sellers, Manufacturers, and Importer is a sustainable move to fight plastic pollution in the country. That’s because one such initiative will lead India to reduce its plastic carbon footprint and embrace an eco-conscious neutral future
