Manufacture of ice cream
Ice cream manufacturers use coated cardboard tubs, plastic lids, multi-layered wrappers for individual products, and insulated transit packaging. The sector often uses composite materials that are difficult to recycle, attracting higher EPR fees. Seasonal demand fluctuations mean packaging volumes can vary significantly throughout the year.
SIC Code
10.52
Typical Tonnage
5-35 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.52
Does SIC code 10.52 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.52 (Manufacture of ice cream) 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 ice cream businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Coated cardboard tubs, Plastic lids, Multi-layer wrappers, Insulated shipping boxes, Wooden sticks. 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 ice cream 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
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