Processing and preserving of potatoes
Potato processors and packers use paper sacks, plastic bags, and corrugated boxes as primary packaging formats. Frozen potato products require additional plastic film packaging rated for freezer use. EPR obligations cover both the consumer-facing packaging and the bulk transit packaging used for food service supply chains.
SIC Code
10.31
Typical Tonnage
10-70 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.31
Does SIC code 10.31 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.31 (Processing and preserving of potatoes) 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 processing and preserving of potatoes businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper sacks, Plastic bags, Corrugated boxes, Plastic film (freezer grade), Pallet wrap. 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 processing and preserving of potatoes sector handle approximately 10-70 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.
Related SIC Codes
Processing and preserving of meat
10.12Processing and preserving of poultry meat
10.13Production of meat and poultry meat products
10.20Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
10.39Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
10.41Manufacture of oils and fats
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