Raising of poultry
Poultry farms that pack and sell eggs or poultry products directly carry EPR obligations. Egg packaging includes moulded pulp trays, cardboard boxes, and plastic egg cartons. Free-range and organic egg producers selling through farm shops or box schemes must account for all branded packaging in their EPR submissions.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 01.47
Does SIC code 01.47 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 01.47 (Raising of poultry) 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 raising of poultry businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Moulded pulp egg trays, Cardboard egg boxes, Plastic egg cartons, Labels and stickers, Corrugated transit trays. 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 raising of poultry sector handle approximately 2-15 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.
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