Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a notification dated 14th March 2024 to amend the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The following entities shall be covered under the Extended Producer Responsibility: These rules explain the responsibilities of Importer, manufacturer, Brand Owner and producers. Every PIBOs shall not sell to unregistered entities. Every manufacturer, producer, importer and brand owner of commodities made from compostable plastic or biodegradable plastic may engage with local body on voluntary basis. The department take necessary measures to prevent stocking, distribution, sales and usage of prohibited single use plastic items. The local body included for the management, collection, segregation, processing of plastic waste. Each recycled plastic packaging or commodity shall bear a label for specify the percentage of recycled plastic. PIBOs shall prepare and submit online quarterly and annually report to the concerned SPCBs or PCCs by 30th June of every Year. Refer the document for more information: Please view the notification. View / Download