Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
This covers producers of canned, frozen, and dried fruit and vegetable products. Packaging ranges from steel and aluminium cans to plastic punnets and stand-up pouches. Many businesses in this sector also use glass jars with metal lids, creating multi-material packaging that requires separate reporting under EPR regulations.
SIC Code
10.39
Typical Tonnage
8-60 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.39
Does SIC code 10.39 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.39 (Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables) 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 other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Steel cans, Glass jars, Plastic punnets, Stand-up pouches, Cardboard 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 other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables sector handle approximately 8-60 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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