Frequently Asked Questions

The duration for obtaining a registration can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the complexity of the application process. It may take several weeks to months to complete the application, undergo inspections, and receive the final approval. It's advisable to start Online Application for Fertilizer Registration well in advance to account for any potential delays.

Trading fertilizers without a valid Registration is generally illegal in most jurisdictions. Engaging in such activities can lead to legal consequences, including fines, penalties, and potential closure of your business. It's crucial to comply with the applicable regulations and obtain the necessary registrations before conducting any fertilizer trading operations.

The new or expansion projects have been divided into Category A & Category B, depending on the effects a particular project may have on the environment & human health. The Category A projects get Prior Environment Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Control (MOEF&CC), Govt. of India. The MOEF&CC, in turn, acts on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) constituted by the Central Government for this purposes.  
 

All the projects or activities included in Category B, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities, require Prior Environmental Clearance from the State/UT Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA is assisted in this task by the recommendations of a State/UT evel Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).  
 

The typical registrations needed for a Lubricant Business are:

1. Municipal Trade Registration

2. CPCB Plastic EPR Registration as a Brand Owner

The documents required for application for permission to process/manufacture lubricant oils are as following:

• Application Form-1 mentioning the Indian Standards (IS) specification for all the products to be manufactured or processed. 
• Details of the applicant such as Company details, Authorized signatory details etc
• Detailed list of Lab Equipment at the premises
• Detailed list of Plant & machinery to be used for lubricant manufacturing. 
• Lubricant oil Manufacturing Process & Flow Chart
• Sale & purchase report for last six months verified by a Chartered Accountant
• Test report of all the products of at minimum one batch from a recognized laboratory.
• Copy of allotment letter of HSIIDC/rent agreement/land paper as address proof.
• Valid Consent to Operate (CTO) of the unit issued by State Pollution Control Board/Committee
• List of Technical staff with their qualifications

The documents required for application for permission for trading of lubricant oils are as following:

• Application Form-1A.
• Details of the applicant such as Company details, Authorized signatory details etc
• Authority letter issued by the manufacturer or supplier of lubricant oils 
• Copy of allotment letter of HSIIDC/rent agreement/land paper as address proof

Each Indian State has some difference in the procedure for application for permission to manufacture, process or trade in lubricant oils. But generally, The Department of Industries & Commerce or the District Industries Center (DIC) is appointed as the Designated Authority to monitor and issue the licenses to manufacture, process or trade in the lubricant oils business. The steps involved in the process are as following:
Step 1 
An online/offline application is made to the respective State Authority, along with the requisite fee.
Step 2
The DIC official would scrutinize the application as per check list and made any remarks. If required. 
Step 3
The Supervising Official of the Authority would check the application and issue the document deficiency, if found any.
Step 4 
The applicant provides additional documents, if required and resubmit the application
Step 5 
The Supervising Official would again check the application and mark it for inspection by the field official.
Step 6
The field official would inspect the premises of the applicant and issue any clarifications, if required. The same would be clarified by the applicant
Step 7 
After all the clarifications are submitted, the field official would recommend for issuance of the license
Step 8 
The Authority issues the Registration.
 

The required tests for compostable plastics are grouped into four key criteria under International Standards like IS/ISO 17088 (India), ASTM D6400 (USA), and EN 13432 (Europe).
Types of Tests for Compostable Plastics
•    Disintegration Test: Assesses whether the plastic physically breaks down into fragments smaller than 2 mm during controlled composting. After 12 weeks (84 days) no more than 10% of the material’s original dry mass should remain as fragments larger than 2 mm.
•    Biodegradation Test: Measures how much of the plastic converts into CO2, water and biomass by microbial action. Minimum 90% biodegradation within 180 days under controlled composting conditions.
•    Heavy Metals and Hazardous Substance Test:  Analyzes the content of regulated heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium & any hazardous substances within the plastics to ensure concentrations remain below set thresholds. This ensures the compost remains safe for agricultural use.
 

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recognizes the following Government laboratory as having acceptable testing facilities for compostable plastics in India:

• Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET): CPCB specifically mentions that currently “only CIPET … is the CPCB-recognized government laboratory having adequate testing facilities to conform to IS 17088:2008”.

• Accredited for this specific purpose by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

• Status: CIPET, an institute under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, is the main government laboratory specified in CPCB's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the testing of compostable plastics.

• Role: CIPET centers across India, which have the necessary testing facilities, are recognized to conduct the full suite of tests (biodegradation, disintegration, Eco toxicity, and heavy metal analysis) required for CPCB certification.
 

The documents required for registration for compostable plastic manufacturing are:
•    GST Registration
•    KYC of Authorized signatory
•    CIN / Partnership deed
•    Company PAN Card
•    Site Layout Plan
•    Allotment letter / Rent Agreement + Rent NOC
•    Consent order under the Air and Water Acts from the concerned SPCB/PCC.
•    CIPET Lab test report
•    Raw Material details
•    Manufacturing Process details 

The Govt. fee for EPR Registration is:

• --  Rs.10,000 for upto 1000 Tonnes Per Annum (TPA) of plastic waste generation
• --  Rs.20,000 for 1000 to 10,000 TPA of plastic waste generation
• --  Rs.50,000 for more than 10,000 TPA of plastic waste generation 

PWM Rules impose requirement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)- Plastic on the producer, importer, and brand owners of plastic materials for plastic packaging waste collection and recycling. EPR will apply to both pre- and post-consumer plastic packaging waste.

Producer means a person who manufactures or imports multilayered packaging, carry bags, plastic sheets or similar materials, and includes industries or individuals which use plastic sheets or similar materials or covers made of plastic sheets or multilayered packaging, for packaging or wrapping their products.

As the PIBOs require Plastic EPR Registration from CPCB, the plastic waste recycler entities need to register with the CPCB to get Plastic Waste Processor (PWP) Registration. Only the recyclers registered as PWPs with the CPCB are eligible to issue plastic recycling Registration for the recycling targets or annual compliance submissions of entites holding Plastic EPR Registration.  

Every business entity engaged in the business activity of importing, manufacturing or using plastic for with their own branded products, except small & medium enterprises of brand owners & importers, are required to get Plastic EPR Registration. The PIBOs, producers of plastic items, importers of plastic products and business entites which are not producing plastic products but using plastic for their own manufactured products, such as for packaging of products, need to have plastic epr certifcate. The three categories of palstic materiels under EPR are Rigid Plastics (Category -I), Flexible Plastics (Category - II), Multi-level packaging (Category - III) & Compostable Plastics (Category - IV).  

The applicant, a producer, importer or brand owner is required to apply online at the CPCB EPR Portal. First the registeration is done by generating the login id & Password on the portal. Once password is created and emailed to the applicant's email id, the same can be used to login into the portal and required documents are submitted. The Govt. fee for EPR Certificate is Rs.10,000. 

The documents required for Plastic ERR Registrationas a Producer are as following:

1. GST Registration
2. Pan card of Unit
3. CIN
4. Aadhar card and pan card of Authorized Person
5. SPCB CTO
6. Total Area (Sq ft.) - 

•  --  Raw Material Area
•  --  Production Area    
•  --  Dispatch Area

7. Picture with GEO tagging of 

•  --  Raw Material Area
•  --  Production Area    
•  --  Dispatch Area

8. Video of Processing Area
9. Name of Machinery & Details of Machinery- 

• --  Production Hrs 
• --  Picture of Machine

10. Sales & purchase bill of last two years