Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
Vegetable growers who pack produce for retail carry EPR obligations on nets, plastic bags, punnets, and corrugated boxes. Farm shops selling pre-packed produce are also in scope. The use of compostable packaging is growing in this sector, but these materials must still be reported under EPR and may not benefit from reduced fees unless they meet specific standards.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 01.13
Does SIC code 01.13 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 01.13 (Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers) 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 vegetables and melons, roots and tubers businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic nets, Plastic bags, Punnets, Corrugated boxes, Paper sacks. 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 vegetables and melons, roots and tubers sector handle approximately 5-40 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 vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
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