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Non-Ferrous
5 mins
11 Jun, 2026
Legal Architecture
The Draft of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 were notified in August 2024. The final rules have been notified vide notification number G.S.R 438(E) dated 1st July 2025. These rules will become effective from 1st April 2026. Under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025, Chapter VIII – "Extended Producer Responsibility for Scrap of Non-Ferrous Metals" have evolved into a compr
Non-Ferrous
4 mins
11 Jun, 2026
Structure and Key Definitions of the EPR on Non-ferrous metals Rules
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metal scrap falls under Chapter VIII of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified via G.S.R. 438(E) on July 1, 2025. This chapter introduces the structure of the rules with focus on Rule 44 which contains the key definitions setting the preset for the rest of the rules and their interpretation. Layout of the Rules The rules are logically organized into thematic se
Non-Ferrous
8 mins
11 Jun, 2026
Obligated Entities and their Obligations
Under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metal scrap under Chapter VIII of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified via G.S.R. 438(E) on July 1, 2025, though not explicitly defined, the obligated entities are as under: 1. Producers 2. Manufacturer The producers and the manufacturers have registration, recycling and refurbishment obligations. In addition to manufacturers and producers, the followin
Plastic
6 mins
3 Jun, 2026
Introduction to Plastic Waste Management in India & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The legal foundation of plastic waste management in India is derived from the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, particularly Sections 6, 8 and 25, empowering the Central Government to frame rules for the management of hazardous substances and environmental protection. The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under S.O. 320 (E) dated 18 March 2016, replaced the earlier Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rule
Plastic
5 mins
3 Jun, 2026
Structure of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules and Key Definitions
The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 320(E) dated 18 March 2016 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). They contain: * 19 Rules and 2 Schedules, later supplemented by notifications and amendments in 2018, 2021 and 2022-2026. * Schedules I and II, where Schedule I specifies authorities and their responsibilities, and Schedule II (introduced in 2022) details the EPR framework.
Plastic
19 mins
3 Jun, 2026
Obligated Entities
Obligated entities under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are the stakeholders legally required to manage the end-of-life impact of the products they place on the market. These entities include producers, importers, brand owners, manufacturers, and plastic waste processors. Introduction to EPR and Obligated Entities The core principle of EPR is to assign clear accountability for waste management to the producers. The rules focus on the principal of “Polluters Pay”. This accountability i
Plastic
8 mins
3 Jun, 2026
Classification of Plastic Packaging under EPR (Categories I–V)
Introduction: For businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or branding products having plastic packaging, understanding the distinct categories of plastic packaging under EPR is essential for compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Plastic packaging waste is broadly divided into five categories under EPR regulations, based on composition, physical and chemical properties and recyclability profiles. Understanding the correct classification of plastic packaging waste al
Plastic
11 mins
3 Jun, 2026
Compliance Monitoring, Auditing and Penalties
Compliance monitoring, auditing and penalties under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (PWM Rules, 2016) have evolved into a tightly structured enforcement system centred on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging in Rule 19 (offences and penalties), and the 2024 “Revised Guidelines for Assessment of Environment Compensation (EC) to be levied for Violation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended)”. For compliance officers of Producers, Importers, Brand Own