The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEFCC) has issued a directive under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all registered producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) of FY 2022-23 to file their annual reports on plastic packaging waste by November 30, 2023.

This notification serves as a final reminder to adhere to the stipulated deadline. This comes in response to a significant number of PIBOs failing to comply with the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, which mandate EPR for PIBOs.

Failure to comply with the directive may result in penalties, suspension or cancellation of registration, and prohibition from carrying out plastic packaging-related business activities.

The MoEFCC urges all PIBOs to adhere to the PWM Rules and file annual reports promptly to ensure effective plastic packaging waste management and environmental protection.

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