Manufacture of prepared pet foods
Pet food manufacturers use metal cans, plastic pouches, foil trays, and heavy paper or plastic bags for dry food. The pet food sector generates substantial packaging tonnage due to the weight of metal cans and the volume of single-serve pouches. Multi-packs with cardboard outers and shrink wrap create additional EPR obligations on top of the primary packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 10.92
Does SIC code 10.92 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 10.92 (Manufacture of prepared pet foods) 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 prepared pet foods businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Metal cans, Plastic pouches, Foil trays, Plastic bags (dry food), Cardboard multi-pack outers. 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 prepared pet foods sector handle approximately 10-80 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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