Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
Cereal and seed growers who pack and sell their products directly carry EPR obligations on the packaging used. This includes paper and plastic sacks, bulk bags (FIBCs), and pallet wrap. Farmers selling through intermediaries may not be the obligated party, but those with direct retail sales or branded farm-gate products should assess their EPR position carefully.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 01.11
Does SIC code 01.11 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 01.11 (Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds) are subject to UK EPR packaging regulations if they meet the turnover threshold (annual turnover exceeding £1 million) and tonnage threshold (handling more than 25 tonnes of packaging per year). Both thresholds must be met.
What packaging do growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper sacks, Plastic bags, FIBCs (bulk bags), Pallet wrap, Labels and closures. All primary, secondary, and transit packaging must be tracked by material type and weight, then reported to DEFRA via the RPD portal.
How much packaging does a typical business in this sector handle?
Typical SMEs in the growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds sector handle approximately 3-25 tonnes of packaging per year. This varies based on business size, product range, and supply chain complexity. Use our compliance checker for a personalised assessment.
EPR compliance for growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
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