Processing of tea and coffee
Tea and coffee processors use a wide range of packaging including foil-lined pouches, cardboard boxes, plastic-sealed bags with degassing valves, and individual tea bag sachets. The trend towards premium and single-serve formats has increased per-unit packaging weight. EPR obligations cover all packaging layers from the inner foil liner to the outer cardboard carton.
SIC Code
10.83
Typical Tonnage
3-30 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.83
Does SIC code 10.83 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.83 (Processing of tea and coffee) 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 of tea and coffee businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Foil-lined pouches, Cardboard boxes, Plastic bags with valves, Individual sachets, Metal tins. 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 of tea and coffee sector handle approximately 3-30 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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