Plastic waste EPR registration is required for covered producers, importers, and brand owners who introduce plastic packaging into the Indian market. The registration is completed through the Central Pollution Control Board’s EPR Portal. EPR means Extended Producer Responsibility. It requires covered businesses to manage plastic waste generated through their products and packaging. What Is Plastic Waste EPR Registration? Plastic waste EPR registration is the approval that allows a covered producer, importer or brand owner to carry out regulated plastic-packaging activity. The registration is linked to the applicable Plastic Waste Management Rules. It does not itself prove that the business has met its recycling targets. Who Needs Plastic Waste EPR Registration? The following entities may need registration: A producer, importer or brand owner operating in more than two states must obtain registration from CPCB. A business operating in one or two states must obtain registration from the ...
A Drug Manufacturing License is required before a business can manufacture medicines for sale or distribution in India. The relevant State Licensing Authority issues the licence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Drugs Rules, 1945. The correct application form depends on the drug category. For example, a manufacturer of drugs other than Schedules C, C(1) and X applies in Form 24 and receives Form 25. A manufacturer of Schedule C and C(1) drugs applies in Form 27 and receives Form 28. What Is a Drug Manufacturing Licence? A Drug Manufacturing Licence in India authorises the manufacture of specified drugs at a specific premises. It is not a licence to sell medicines directly to patients. The licence is linked to the manufacturing facility, approved products and conditions imposed by the licensing authority. Therefore, the manufacturer must maintain compliant premises, equipment, staff and quality systems. Drug License vs Drug Manufacturing Licence A Drug Li...