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EPR for Plastic Packaging 2026: Revised Targets, New Categories & CPCB Registration Walkthrough

Green Permits Free Intermediate India

Covers the newer revised targets and category changes for 2026 rather than just repeating the 2022 rules, useful for founders who registered a while ago and need to know what's changed.

  • Explains 2026 revisions to recycling and reuse targets
  • Breaks down the five plastic packaging categories and their differing targets
  • Covers the CPCB registration walkthrough alongside the rule changes
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Do I actually need EPR registration for my D2C brand's plastic packaging, and what happens if I skip it?
  2. What are the recycled-content and QR code traceability rules I need to hit in 2025-2026?

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