Intermediate $99 14 hrs Certificate 2 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

EPR Compliance for PIBOs — Plastic, E-Waste & Packaging

This course provides a comprehensive, regulation-grounded understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance in India for Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs). Covering the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 (as amended through 2024), the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022, and the packaging waste obligations under CPCB guidelines, the course walks compliance officers through the entire EPR lifecycle: CPCB registration, target calculation, recycling certificate procurement, quarterly returns filing, and penalty exposure (up to Rs 1 crore). You will learn how to interact with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), understand the centralised EPR portal operations, navigate the EPR certificate trading mechanism, and build a compliance calendar that ensures your organisation meets every deadline. The course includes practical case studies from FMCG, electronics, and e-commerce sectors, with worked examples of EPR target calculations, offset certificate matching, and audit trail maintenance.

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What You'll Learn

Explain the EPR framework in India across plastic waste, e-waste, and packaging streams, including the legislative basis and regulatory hierarchy
Complete CPCB registration as a Producer, Importer, or Brand Owner on the centralised EPR portal and maintain registration validity
Calculate EPR recycling and end-of-life processing targets for plastic, e-waste, and packaging categories using CPCB-prescribed formulas
Navigate the EPR certificate mechanism — procurement, verification, matching against obligations, and record-keeping for audit purposes
Prepare and file quarterly returns with CPCB and respond to SPCB queries and inspection notices
Identify penalty triggers and exposure levels (up to Rs 1 crore under the Environment Protection Act) and implement risk mitigation strategies
Build a comprehensive EPR compliance calendar covering registration renewals, target submissions, quarterly filings, and annual reconciliation
Evaluate PRO (Producer Responsibility Organisation) agreements and assess their adequacy for meeting EPR obligations

Instructor

RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format

Online Self-Paced

Price

$99

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

This 14-hour programme covers: Explain the EPR framework in India across plastic waste, e-waste, and packaging streams, including the legislative basis and regulatory hierarchy; Complete CPCB registration as a Producer, Importer, or Brand Owner on the centralised EPR portal and maintain registration validity; Calculate EPR recycling and end-of-life processing targets for plastic, e-waste, and packaging categories using CPCB-prescribed formulas; Navigate the EPR certificate mechanism — procurement, verification, matching against obligations, and record-keeping for audit purposes.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for Compliance officers and sustainability managers at FMCG, electronics, and e-commerce companies with EPR obligations, Environmental consultants advising PIBOs on plastic waste, e-waste, and packaging EPR compliance, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) seeking to strengthen their compliance knowledge and service offering, Legal and regulatory affairs professionals monitoring EPR enforcement trends and penalty risks.

Are there any prerequisites?

Basic familiarity with Indian environmental regulations or corporate compliance processes, No technical waste management expertise required — course starts from regulatory fundamentals

How is the course delivered?

Online self-paced — study anytime, anywhere

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — an RSustain Academy certificate is issued on completion

How long do I have access?

You receive access to all course materials from the moment you enrol. Access duration depends on your enrolment type.