Manufacture of sugar
Sugar manufacturers use paper bags, plastic bags, cardboard boxes, and bulk FIBCs. Retail sugar packaging is predominantly paper-based, which generally attracts lower EPR fees. However, the sheer volume of product means aggregate packaging tonnage is significant. Speciality sugars (icing sugar, brown sugar) use more complex packaging with plastic windows and resealable features.
SIC Code
10.81
Typical Tonnage
10-60 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.81
Does SIC code 10.81 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.81 (Manufacture of sugar) 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 sugar businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper bags, Plastic bags, Cardboard boxes, FIBCs (bulk), 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 manufacture of sugar sector handle approximately 10-60 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.
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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