One PlatformEvery EPR Obligationin India. Fully Automated.One Platform. Every EPR Obligationin India. Fully Automated.
EcoTrace by Pantheon Digital' is the only EPR compliance software in India that covers all five CPCB-regulated waste categories — Plastic, E-Waste, Battery, Tyre, and Used Oil — under one unified platform. Stop managing compliance across spreadsheets and disconnected portals. Automate everything, from liability calculation to annual return filing.
Single Sign-On (SSO) for
existing EPR Portals
EPR Portal for
Used oil Management
EPR Portal for
Plastic Waste Management
EPR Portal for
Battery Waste Management
EPR Portal for
Waste Tyre Management
EPR Portal for
E-Waste Management
EPR Portal for
End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)
India Has Made Extended Producer Responsibility Mandatory.
For Every Category. Right Now.
WHY EPR IS MANDATORY IN INDIA
THE MANDATE
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified EPR rules across five major waste categories Plastic, E-Waste, Battery, Tyre, and Used Oil. Together, these form India's circular economy backbone, and enforcement is tightening every year.
THE RISK
If your company manufactures, imports, or sells products in any of these categories in India You are already legally obligated. There is no opt-out. Non-compliance means Environmental Compensation charges, registration cancellation, and business bans.
The Five CPCB EPR Frameworks
Plastic Waste
E-Waste
Battery Waste
Waste Tyre
Used Oil
Non-compliance across any EPR category can result in: financial penalties (₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh), public naming on CPCB's defaulter list, business restrictions, and long-term reputational damage. EcoTrace gives you full compliance visibility across every category you operate in from one dashboard.
The 5 plastic packaging categories under EPR
Rigid plastic
Hard-form plastic that holds its shape without contents. Highest recyclability. Subject to reuse obligations for brand owners.
Examples
Flexible plastic
Single or multilayer flexible films and sheets. Includes carry bags above 75 microns. High volume for FMCG sachets and pouches.
Examples
Multi-layer (MLP)
Two or more layers where at least one is plastic and one is non-plastic. Hardest to recycle. Fewest registered recyclers. Most expensive certificates.
Examples
Compostable plastic
Certified compostable plastic carry bags and packaging meeting BIS standards. No URep requirement. Low volume for most companies.
Examples
Industrial / B2B
Added via 2025 and 2026 amendments. Plastic packaging used in industrial, agricultural, and B2B contexts. Previously overlooked — now in scope.
Examples
Multiple waste streams to manage?
EcoTrace is the only platform in India that handles Plastic, E-Waste, Battery, Tyre, and Used Oil EPR under one roof.
Why most companies are still struggling
Despite the law being in force, most Indian companies are still managing EPR compliance through spreadsheets, email chains, and manual CPCB portal entries. Here is what that looks like:
Finance teams spending 3–5 working days every month manually calculating EPR liability from sales data across multiple SKUs, states, and categories
No real-time visibility into certificate gaps — shortfalls discovered only 2–3 weeks before 30 June, leading to panic purchases at 2–3× normal certificate prices
Recycler agreements, capacity limits, CPCB certificate IDs, and GST invoice reconciliation managed through email and physical files with no system of record
Annual return preparation takes 2–4 weeks — compiling state-wise data, certificate IDs, invoice numbers, and entity-wise consumption across subsidiaries and business units
New URep obligation from FY 2025–26 adds another layer of calculation and declaration that most companies have no system to track
No audit trail — when CPCB or SPCBs request documentation during third-party audits, teams scramble to piece together evidence from disconnected sources
Stop manual spreadsheet filing.
Most companies spend 200+ man-hours on EPR returns. We reduce that to 15 minutes of automated data validation.
Building India's EPR Infrastructure,
One Platform at a Time.
Pantheon Digital Pvt. Ltd. was founded with one conviction: that India's environmental compliance landscape was broken not because companies didn't want to comply, but because the tools to comply simply didn't exist.
Regulators had built portals. Consultants offered advice. But no one had built the software layer that could sit between a company's internal operations and the CPCB portal automating everything in between.That gap was where Pantheon Digital chose to build.
Founded
Incorporated as a technology company focused on regulatory compliance software, combining expertise in SaaS, environmental law, and CPCB portal operations.
First Product
EcoTrace was built from the ground up as our flagship platform — purpose-built for CPCB's specific workflows and certificate types.
First Enterprise Client
Successfully deployed for a leading pan-India FMCG enterprise, shaping the modules that now power the entire platform.
Multi-Category Expansion
India's only unified platform covering all five CPCB categories: Plastic, E-Waste, Battery, Tyre, and Used Oil.
Today
EcoTrace serves clients across FMCG, pharma, electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors. Pantheon Digital is the only technology company in India to have built a production-grade, end-to-end EPR compliance platform across all five CPCB EPR categories.
React.js · Spring Boot · PostgreSQL · AWS Mumbai · DPDP Act 2023 Compliant · 99.5% Uptime
Infrastructure Ready
Built on enterprise-grade AWS infrastructure to ensure security and scalability for India's largest producers.
The Only Company to Automate the Entire EPR Lifecycle.
There are consultants who help you file. There are portals where you enter data. But there is only one company that has built software to automate the entire lifecycle.
Built for India, by India
Not an adapted foreign software. Every calculation, certificate type, and rule change is built natively for India.
Only Multi-Category Platform
Covers all five CPCB categories — Plastic, E-Waste, Battery, Tyre, and Used Oil — under one unified login.
Automation-First Architecture
No manual entry. Sales data flows from ERP, liability calculated automatically, returns generated in one click.
Enterprise-Grade Security
DPDP Act 2023 compliant. AWS Mumbai hosting, JWT auth, and pre-signed S3 document storage.
Complete Regulatory Coverage
Tracks every amendment across all categories. Updated natively before your next compliance deadline.
White-Glove Implementation
Dedicated team for ERP integration, weight matrix config, and vendor migration over 6 months.
Ongoing Expert Support
Compliance experts stay with you through every return cycle, ensuring zero shortfall and portal sync.
Proven at Enterprise Scale
Managing thousands of SKUs and 28+ states for pan-India FMCG operations in production.
Need help with CPCB registration?
The registration process for PIBOs involves complex document validation. Our compliance team handles it end-to-end.
Every certificate type. Every compliance requirement. Tracked in one place.
The Certificates Your Company Needs And What Each One Means
Under India's EPR framework, companies fulfil their compliance obligations through distinct types of certificates each serving a different purpose under the Plastic Waste Management Rules. EcoTrace manages all of them, tracking each certificate in your ledger with CPCB certificate IDs, recycler registration numbers, GST invoice numbers, and transfer dates.
Recycling Certificate
Issued by a CPCB-registered Plastic Waste Processor confirming a specific quantity of plastic packaging waste has been mechanically or chemically recycled. One certificate equals one MT of plastic processed. These are tradeable on CPCB's Electronic Trading Platform — companies with surplus can sell to those with shortfalls.
End-of-Life Certificate
Issued for plastic packaging that cannot be recycled and is processed through co-processing in cement or steel kilns, waste-to-energy, waste-to-oil, or road construction. The permissible share of EPR obligation that can be met through end-of-life disposal is capped and declining each financial year.
URep Certificate (Recycled Content)
The Use of Recycled Plastic (URep) certificate is generated by the PIBO itself — not by a recycler — to confirm that recycled plastic content has been used in their own new packaging. Mandatory from FY 2025–26 with minimum percentages per category increasing annually.
Reuse Certificate (Cat I)
Applicable to Category I rigid packaging only. If a company reuses its own rigid plastic packaging — for example refilling bottles or returning containers — the quantity reused is deducted from the eligible quantity calculation, reducing the EPR obligation for that year.
ULB / PRO Credit
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) can generate and transfer EPR credits to PIBOs as part of city-level plastic waste collection and channelisation programs. Fulfil obligation through formal waste systems.
Surplus Trading Credit
Generated when a PIBO exceeds its mandatory recycling targets for a specific category. These surplus credits are tradeable assets that can be sold to other companies with shortfalls or carried forward to offset your own future liabilities.
Procure verified recycling credits.
EcoTrace connects you with 100+ CPCB-registered recyclers to ensure you meet your targets with zero legal risk.
Your obligation grows every year.
EcoTrace grows with it.
CPCB assigns EPR recycling targets category-wise based on the plastic packaging volumes each company declares at registration. Targets are not static — they increase every financial year on a progressive schedule designed to move Indian industry toward full circular economy by FY 2027–28. Missing targets in any year carries forward with compounding penalties.
Critical Insight — Category III Focus
Category III (multi-layer) is the most difficult and expensive category to meet — with certificate prices of ₹12,000–₹20,000 per MT due to the limited number of CPCB-registered multi-layer recyclers. EcoTrace's real-time shortfall alert is critical specifically for companies with significant Category III packaging.
URep (Recycled Content) Targets — Mandatory from FY 2025–26
New mandatory requirements for using recycled plastic content in your own packaging.
FSSAI / CDSCO / Food contact. Declare law in return.
FSSAI, pesticide law. Declare exemption basis.
Calculated on plastic layers weight only.
Exempt — compostable plastics not subject to URep.
What EcoTrace Does — Module by Module
EcoTrace is a complete EPR compliance operating system. Every module connects to the others so that data flows automatically from sales ingestion through to CPCB submission. Adding a new business unit, a new category, or a new recycler takes minutes — not weeks of spreadsheet updates.
Automatic Liability Calculator
Sales data arrives from your ERP system automatically every month. EcoTrace validates every row, applies the CPCB packaging weight matrix, and calculates your exact EPR obligation in metric tonnes — broken down by category, entity, and state. Covers all 5 plastic packaging categories including the new Category V industrial packaging.
Declaration Workflow
Create and manage recycling declarations linking your EPR obligation to a specific recycler, plastic category, state, and financial year. Attach PO evidence, submit for approval, track every status from Draft to Approved — with a complete audit trail and timestamped log.
Vendor & WMA Management
Register and manage all your CPCB-registered recyclers in one place. Track agreement dates, category certifications, state-wise capacity, CPCB registration numbers, GST details, and agreement documents. Automated expiry alerts 30 days before any agreement or certification lapses.
Live Compliance Dashboard
Real-time KPI cards showing total liability, total achieved, achievement %, and pending approvals. A 12-month trend chart. India state heatmap. Category breakdown donuts. All data updates automatically when declarations are approved — no manual refresh.
CPCB & SPCB Report Generator
One-click CPCB Annual Return PDF — all 9 mandatory sections, state-wise data, certificate ledger with CPCB IDs, URep and reuse claims, EC calculation, and signed declaration block. Also generates quarterly data extracts and state-wise achievement reports for SPCB filing.
URep & Reuse Tracker
Tracks the new FY 2025–26 recycled content (URep) obligation across Cat I, II, and III. Calculates your URep target based on packaging volumes, tracks procurement of recycled material, generates URep certificates on CPCB portal, and models carry-forward shortfalls across 3 years.
EPR Credit Ledger
An append-only ledger recording every MT of recycling credit issued — by category, by entity, by financial year. Each entry includes CPCB certificate ID, recycler registration number, GST invoice number, transfer date, and credit rate. Fully immutable and auditable.
ERP Integration API
REST API connecting EcoTrace to SAP, Oracle, or any internal ERP system. Sales data pushed automatically at month-end. API validates incoming data, handles deduplication, flags unknown SKUs, and calculates liability in real time. No manual uploads — ever.
Smart Alerts & Notifications
Proactive alerts for every compliance risk — vendor expiry, certificate shortfall, quarterly entry due, 30 June countdown, critical EC risk alerts. Sent via email and in-app. Nondismissable critical alerts when achievement gap exceeds 10% within 30 days of deadline.
Document Vault
Secure cloud storage for all EPR documents — PO evidence, WMA agreements, CPCB certificates, CTO/CTE consents, third-party audit reports. Stored on AWS S3. Accessible via time-limited pre-signed URLs. Every document linked to its specific declaration, vendor, or entity.
What happens when you miss EPR targets or filing deadlines?
CPCB has issued show-cause notices to hundreds of PIBOs. After the 30 June deadline, CPCB auto-files the return and levies maximum Environmental Compensation automatically — there is no manual override.
₹2,000 per MT shortfall
Environmental Compensation for every MT not met. 1,000 MT shortfall = ₹20,00,000 penalty. Carries forward for 3 years.
₹5,000 per MT non-filing
2.5× standard EC rate applies if return is not filed by 30 June. CPCB auto-files at maximum EC with no warning.
1-year business ban
Submitting false data results in registration cancellation and a 1-year ban. Blacklisted from future registration.
Public defaulters list
CPCB publishes names on its website by 30 September. Massive reputational risk for customers and investors.
SPCB independent action
States can initiate independent proceedings, surprise inspections, and separate notices beyond CPCB action.
Shortfall carry-forward
Obligations don't disappear. They carry forward to the next year. After 3 years, full EC is levied and cannot be refunded even if eventually fulfilled.
EcoTrace eliminates every one of these risks.
Your compliance team will be filing ready months before 30 June — not days.
Which companies need EcoTrace?
"If your company uses plastic packaging in India, EPR compliance is your legal obligation."
FMCG & Food
Hundreds of SKUs across Category I, II, III. Complexity needs systematic management.
Personal Care
Shampoo bottles, sachets, multilayer pouches. High-volume tracking month by month.
Pharmaceuticals
Blister packs, PET bottles. Multi-state distribution makes CPCB mandatory.
Beverages & Dairy
PET bottles, HDPE, Tetra Pak. Category III needs proactive shortfall alerts.
Retail & D2C
E-commerce secondary packaging (bubble wrap, mailers) is now in scope.
Packaging Mfrs
Traders and manufacturers now need unique 15-digit CPCB EPR numbers.
Industrial / B2B
Category V covers industrial sacks and wrap. Many are unaware they are in scope.
Logistics Users
Stretch wrap and pallet film fall under industrial packaging rules.
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