The documents required for plastic EPR registration are proof of business identity (incorporation certificate, GST, PAN), authorised-signatory documents, packaging and product details, and category-wise plastic packaging quantities for the previous two financial years with supporting invoices. Importers add an Import-Export Code (IEC), and Plastic Waste Processors add processing and consent details. Always confirm the live list on CPCB's Common EPR Portal. See the full Plastic Waste EPR Registration guide for the wider process.
Core documents for every applicant
- Certificate of incorporation, or proprietorship or partnership proof
- GST registration certificate
- Business PAN
- PAN and identity proof of the authorised signatory
- Authorisation letter or board resolution for the signatory
- Product list and packaging details, with category-wise images
Additional documents by entity type
| Applicant | Additional documents |
|---|---|
| Producer | Packaging manufacturing or conversion details; plant and production information as asked on the portal |
| Importer | Import-Export Code (IEC); details of imported packaging or packaged goods; import invoices or bills of entry for the quantity data |
| Brand Owner | Brand and product details; purchase invoices for packaging; details of contract manufacturers or co-packers where relevant |
| Plastic Waste Processor | Processing capacity and process details; applicable consent or authorisation from the pollution control board; plant details |
Micro and small enterprises should also check CPCB's current guidance, which carries specific provisions and may call for enterprise-classification proof.
Packaging data to prepare before you apply
Documents alone are not enough. The authority checks that your numbers hold together, so prepare:
- Category-wise quantities for the preceding two financial years (Category I rigid, II flexible single-layer, III multi-layered, IV compostable).
- Invoices and purchase records that reconcile with those quantities and with GST data.
- Secondary and transit packaging such as mailers, bubble wrap and stretch film, not just retail packaging.
- State-wise details of where goods are sold or stored, which also decides whether CPCB or a State Board is your registering authority.
Once your documents are ready, follow the plastic EPR registration process step by step.
Common document errors
- Quantities that do not match invoices
- Packaging declared in the wrong category
- Signatory documents that do not match the company record
- Outdated GST or incorporation details
- Leaving out secondary packaging
Key takeaways
- Identity and signatory documents are common to all applicants.
- Importers and processors need additional entity-specific papers.
- The two-year quantity data, reconciled with invoices, is what most often draws queries.
Not sure your documents are complete?
Ask our team to review your documents and packaging data before you apply.
Request a document reviewFrequently asked questions
Do all applicants need a GST certificate?
GST registration is part of the standard business documents requested. Confirm current requirements on the portal for your entity type.
Is an IEC required?
Importers of plastic packaging or packaged goods are asked for an Import-Export Code.
How many years of data are needed?
Category-wise quantities for the preceding two financial years, supported by invoices.
Do I need to declare secondary packaging?
Yes, include secondary and transit packaging you use, such as mailers and stretch film, alongside primary packaging.
Sources
- CPCB Common EPR Portal
- CPCB Guidance Manual for the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging (PDF)
- MoEFCC
- e-Gazette of India
Regulatory review: reviewed 29 October 2026. Portal requirements change; verify the live document list before applying. Informational only, not legal advice.