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EPR Compliance & Credit Services
One-stop solution for plastic, e-waste, battery waste & more.
One Platform. All EPR Needs.
Your EPR Obligations, Handled End to End.
India’s EPR rules are tightening every year. Missed targets, unverified credits and incomplete filings cost producers dearly — in penalties, reputation and compliance exposure. Circulogy takes the complexity off your plate entirely, from CPCB registration to verified credit procurement to annual return filing.
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Waste Categories
- Plastic
- E-waste
- Battery
- Tyre
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Services
- Registration
- Collection
- Credits
- Reports
Understanding EPR
What is EPR and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a mandatory environmental policy that holds producers, importers, brand owners and sellers legally accountable for the end-of-life management of the products and packaging they introduce into the market.
In India, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) enforce EPR across multiple waste categories. Non-compliance attracts heavy penalties, cancellation of EPR certificates and reputational damage — and the rules are becoming stricter every year.
The challenge? EPR is not a one-time registration. It requires annual target-setting, verified credit procurement, traceable waste documentation and timely filings — a process that demands specialised expertise, operational scale and regulatory relationships. That is exactly what Circulogy brings to your business.
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended 2022)
Mandatory for producers, importers, brand owners using plastic packaging
E-Waste Management Rules, 2022
Applicable to manufacturers and importers of electrical & electronic equipment
Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Covers EV, industrial, automotive and portable battery producers
Tyre Waste Management Rules, 2022
Applicable to tyre manufacturers and importers
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023
India's domestic carbon market — mandatory for obligated entities, voluntary for others
Our EPR Services
Everything You Need for Seamless Compliance
From first registration to final filing — Circulogy manages your entire EPR journey with accuracy, transparency and zero disruption to your business.
EPR Registration on CPCB Portal
End-to-end registration support for producers, importers, brand owners and sellers across all applicable waste categories — plastic, e-waste, battery and tyre.
Compliance Footprint Assessment
A detailed mapping of your product portfolio, packaging materials and market volumes to calculate your precise EPR obligations — no guesswork, no over-commitment.
EPR Credit Procurement
Sourcing and transferring verified EPR credits from CPCB-registered recyclers and PROs. Every credit is traceable, auditable and compliant with the latest CPCB guidelines.
Carbon Credits & CCTS
Navigate India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme with confidence. We manage your CCTS obligations, identify offset opportunities and handle credit registry operations end to end.
Data Management & MIS Reporting
Real-time dashboards tracking your EPR targets versus actuals, credit inventory, filing deadlines and regulatory updates — all in one place, always audit-ready.
Annual Return Filing
Accurate, on-time annual return submissions to CPCB — handling documentation, upload, verification and confirmation so you never miss a deadline or face a penalty.
EPR Registration on CPCB Portal
End-to-end registration support for producers, importers, brand owners and sellers across all applicable waste categories — plastic, e-waste, battery and tyre.
Compliance Footprint Assessment
A detailed mapping of your product portfolio, packaging materials and market volumes to calculate your precise EPR obligations — no guesswork, no over-commitment.
EPR Credit Procurement
Sourcing and transferring verified EPR credits from CPCB-registered recyclers and PROs. Every credit is traceable, auditable and compliant with the latest CPCB guidelines.
Monitor Impact with Reports
From first registration to final filing — Circulogy manages your entire EPR journey with accuracy, transparency and zero disruption to your business.
Our Process
How We Make Your EPR Effortless
A clear four-step process — from understanding your obligations to full compliance certification.
Compliance Assessment
We map your products, packaging and market volumes to determine your exact EPR obligations across all applicable waste categories and regulatory frameworks.
Registration & Setup
We handle your CPCB portal registration, PRO tie-ups, target-setting submissions and all documentation — getting you fully registered and compliant from day one.
Credit Procurement
We source verified EPR credits from traceable, CPCB-registered recyclers and transfer them directly to your CPCB account — fully auditable, every time.
Reporting & Renewal
Accurate annual returns, real-time MIS dashboards, and proactive renewal management — ensuring your compliance status is always current and audit-ready.
Who We Serve
Built for Every EPR-Obligated Business in India
Whether you are a large FMCG brand or a growing D2C business, if you manufacture, import or sell products in India, EPR obligations likely apply to you.
FMCG & Consumer Goods
Brands using plastic packaging — rigid, flexible or multi-layer — across food, beverages, personal care and household products.
Electronics & IT
Manufacturers and importers of laptops, mobile phones, televisions, appliances and all IT & telecom equipment.
Pharma & Healthcare
Pharmaceutical producers using primary and secondary plastic packaging for medicines, devices and diagnostic products.
Automotive & EV
OEM manufacturers and importers of vehicles, EV batteries and automotive components with tyre and battery EPR obligations.
E-Commerce & Retail
Sellers and marketplaces using plastic packaging, bubble wrap, air pillows and multi-layer films for product delivery and retail.
Beverages & Packaged Foods
Producers of bottled water, juices, soft drinks, packaged snacks and dairy products with high-volume plastic packaging obligations.
Industrial & B2B Manufacturers
Manufacturers using plastic strapping, industrial packaging and secondary packaging materials in bulk production and logistics.
Importers & Brand Owners
Companies importing finished goods or raw materials into India — EPR obligations apply from the moment products enter the Indian market.
Focus on making products. We will handle the recycling
Stay compliant. Stay ahead.
OEMs today don’t just need recyclers, they need the right recyclers. Circulogy connects you with verified partners, simplifies EPR credit tracking, and offers plug-and-play awareness campaigns to fulfill your CPCB mandates without burning your team’s time.
We offer OEMs
- Direct access to licensed recyclers
- Streamlined EPR credit fulfillment
- Real-time credit tracking dashboard
- Documentation support for audits
- Awareness campaign fulfillment
Your global trade, now EPR-ready.
If you import electrical or electronic goods into India, you’re automatically liable under EPR regulations. Circulogy ensures you’re not caught off-guard with non-compliance, missed credits, or unclear recycler networks.
We offer Importers
- Seamless registration and onboarding under CPCB rules
- EPR obligation mapping for all imported categories
- Fast-track recycler matchmaking for credit fulfillment
- Access to awareness campaigns tailored for imports
- Real-time compliance dashboards & reporting snapshots
You focus on building your brand. We will manage the rest.
Responsibility made simple.
If you are selling under your own label, whether electronics, appliances, or accessories – EPR is now your responsibility. Circulogy helps brand owners stay compliant without setting up complex internal systems.
We offer Brand Owners
- Easy onboarding into the EPR ecosystem
- Matching with certified recyclers for credit fulfillment
- Real-time dashboards to track obligations vs fulfillment
- Access to awareness fulfillment packages
- Policy guidance for future-proof compliance
You recycle. We make sure the world knows.
More business. Less friction.
If you are a certified recycler, Circulogy puts you on the radar of OEMs and Brand Owners who need your capacity. We don’t take cuts or delay deals, we simply make matchmaking happen, digitally.
We offer Recyclers
- Direct lead flow from OEMs
- Transparent credit allocation system
- Custom recycler dashboard
- Marketplace access for sourcing and selling
- Timely Payment
Keep goods alive. We’ll help you stay in business doing it.
Scale up. Plug in. Sell smart.
Refurbishers play a critical role in extending product life cycles — Circulogy helps you find steady sources of inventory and discover new buyers for your refurbished goods.
We offer Refurbishers
- Access to bulk e-waste generators
- Tools to list refurbished inventory
- Buyer-seller matchmaking platform
- Visibility within OEM networks
- Support in meeting informal-to-formal transition goals
Credit Categories
EPR Credits We Procure & Transfer
We source credits from verified, CPCB-registered recyclers across India — every credit is traceable, auditable and transferred directly to your CPCB account.
Plastic Waste EPR Credits
Credits covering rigid plastic, flexible plastic, multi-layered plastic (MLP) and plastic used in carry bags. Sourced from registered PROs and recyclers compliant with PWM Rules 2022.
Battery Waste EPR Credits
Credits covering EV batteries, industrial batteries, automotive batteries and portable batteries under Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 — with full CPCB portal integration.
E-Waste EPR Credits
Credits for ITEW (IT & Telecom Equipment) and CEEW (Consumer Electrical Equipment) categories. Fully traceable from consumer collection through to registered dismantler and recycler.
Tyre Waste EPR Credits
Credits for OEM tyre manufacturers and tyre importers under Tyre Waste Management Rules 2022. Sourced from registered tyre retreading and recycling facilities.
Why Circulogy
The Circulogy Difference
There are many EPR service providers in India. Here is why producers and brand owners choose Circulogy for compliance they can rely on.
- Pan-India Operational Presence
- Fully Traceable Credits, Every Time
- End-to-End Ownership
- Technology-Driven Compliance
- Regulatory Expertise Across All Categories
- Compliance That Creates Real Impact
Start Your EPR Journey
Ready to Meet Your EPR Targets?
- Free compliance assessment — no commitment required
- Response within 24 business hours
- CPCB-compliant process, fully transparent
- Pan-India coverage across all waste categories
- Dedicated compliance manager assigned to your account
Frequently Asked Questions
EPR Compliance Your Questions Answered
Q1: Who is legally required to comply with EPR in India?
Answer:
Any producer, importer, brand owner or seller who introduces plastic packaging, electronic equipment, batteries or tyres into the Indian market is legally required to register for EPR and meet annual collection and recycling targets as mandated by the CPCB. This includes Indian manufacturers as well as foreign brands importing into India.
Q2: What are the penalties for EPR non-compliance?
Answer:
Non-compliance with EPR rules can attract Environmental Compensation (EC) levied by the CPCB, which is calculated based on the shortfall in your annual targets. Repeated non-compliance can result in cancellation of your EPR registration, legal proceedings and significant reputational damage. The CPCB has been increasingly stringent in enforcement since 2022.
Q3: Does EPR apply to small businesses and startups?
Answer:
Yes. The EPR rules apply based on the type of product and packaging introduced into the market, not the size of the business. However, the quantum of annual EPR targets is proportional to your production or import volumes. Circulogy can assess your specific situation and help you understand whether and how EPR applies to your business.
Q4: What is CCTS and does it apply to my business?
Answer:
The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) was notified by the Government of India in 2023 under the Energy Conservation Act. It establishes India’s domestic carbon market. Initially, CCTS is mandatory for certain energy-intensive industries and obligated entities. However, voluntary participation is open to all businesses. Circulogy can help you understand your CCTS obligations and, where applicable, identify carbon credit generation opportunities from your waste management activities.
Q5:Can Circulogy handle EPR compliance for multiple waste categories?
Answer:
Absolutely. Many of our clients have obligations across multiple waste categories — for example, an electronics brand may have both e-waste and plastic packaging obligations, while an EV manufacturer may have battery, tyre and CCTS obligations. Circulogy manages compliance across all applicable categories through a single account management team, simplifying the process significantly.
Q1: What is an EPR credit and how does it work?
Answer:
An EPR credit (or EPR certificate) is a digital proof that a certain quantity of waste has been collected and recycled on your behalf. Recyclers generate these credits after processing waste and upload them to the CPCB portal. These credits are then transferred to your CPCB account to offset your annual EPR targets. Each credit is category-specific — plastic credits cannot substitute for e-waste credits, for example.
Q2:How long does EPR registration take?
Answer:
EPR registration on the CPCB portal typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on the completeness of documentation and the responsiveness of the CPCB review process. Circulogy handles the entire registration process — documentation, portal submissions, follow-ups and confirmation — so you can focus on your business while we manage the timeline.
Q3:What is the difference between a PRO and an EPR compliance partner like Circulogy?
Answer:
A Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) is a CPCB-registered entity that can collect and channel waste on behalf of producers. An EPR compliance partner like Circulogy provides the full service layer — including registration, compliance footprint assessment, credit procurement (from PROs and recyclers), data management, annual filing and regulatory advisory. We manage the entire process, not just one part of it.
Q4: How does Circulogy ensure EPR credits are genuine and traceable?
Answer:
Every credit Circulogy procures is sourced from CPCB-registered recyclers with documented waste recovery chains — from our Green Spaces (urban mine collection points) through to certified recycling facilities. All credits are transferred directly on the CPCB portal with full digital traceability. We maintain end-to-end documentation for every transaction, so you are always audit-ready.
Q5: What information do I need to get started?
Answer:
To begin your EPR assessment, we typically need: your company’s CIN / registration details, a list of products and packaging types you introduce into the market, approximate annual production or import volumes, and your current EPR registration status (if any). Submit your inquiry through our form and our compliance team will guide you through the rest — no prior expertise needed.
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