Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
Distillers use glass bottles, metal screw caps or cork closures, cardboard tubes, and gift boxes. Premium spirits often have heavy glass bottles and elaborate secondary packaging, driving high per-unit packaging weight. EPR obligations include all components: the bottle, cap, label, neck tag, and any gift packaging supplied as part of the product.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 11.01
Does SIC code 11.01 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 11.01 (Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits) 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 distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles, Metal screw caps, Cardboard tubes and gift boxes, Labels and neck tags, Corrugated shipping cases. 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 distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits 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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