Production of meat and poultry meat products
Producers of sausages, pies, and ready-to-eat meat products use a wide range of packaging formats from vacuum packs to foil trays and cardboard sleeves. Multi-component packaging is especially common, and each material must be reported separately under EPR. Secondary packaging for retail display and tertiary transit packaging both contribute to overall tonnage.
SIC Code
10.13
Typical Tonnage
8-50 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.13
Does SIC code 10.13 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.13 (Production of meat and poultry meat products) 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 production of meat and poultry meat products businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Foil trays, Cardboard sleeves, Vacuum packs, Plastic clip closures, Corrugated outers. 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 production of meat and poultry meat products sector handle approximately 8-50 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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