https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13527 A nationwide regulatory regime establishes a phased ban on specified single-use plastic items, combining enumerated prohibitions with narrow exemptions and a timeline for prohibition. Enforcement is delegated to central and state pollution control authorities with penalties for non-compliance. The framework embeds Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations requiring producers to arrange collection, recycling or safe disposal of plastic waste and promotes alternatives and awareness measures, while implementation faces gaps in enforcement, alternative availability, standards, and waste-management infrastructure. en-us Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:07:38 +0530 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:07:38 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13527 A nationwide regulatory regime establishes a phased ban on specified single-use plastic items, combining enumerated prohibitions with narrow exemptions and a timeline for prohibition. Enforcement is delegated to central and state pollution control authorities with penalties for non-compliance. The framework embeds Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations requiring producers to arrange collection, recycling or safe disposal of plastic waste and promotes alternatives and awareness measures, while implementation faces gaps in enforcement, alternative availability, standards, and waste-management infrastructure. Articles Other Topics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:07:38 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=13527