Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
Margarine and spread manufacturers use plastic tubs with foil lids, cardboard sleeves, and plastic wrap for block formats. The reusable nature of some tubs does not exempt them from EPR obligations. Businesses must report on all packaging placed on the market including promotional packs with modified packaging formats.
SIC Code
10.42
Typical Tonnage
5-35 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.42
Does SIC code 10.42 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.42 (Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats) 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 manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic tubs, Foil lids, Cardboard sleeves, Plastic wrap (block format), 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 manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats sector handle approximately 5-35 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
10.31Processing and preserving of potatoes
10.39Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
EPR compliance for manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats
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