Manufacture of wine from grape
Wine producers and bottlers handle heavy glass bottles, corks or screw caps, foil capsules, and cardboard cases. Glass is typically the heaviest packaging material by tonnage in this sector. Bag-in-box wines use multi-material packaging (cardboard outer with a plastic bladder) that must be reported as separate material types under EPR.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 11.02
Does SIC code 11.02 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 11.02 (Manufacture of wine from grape) 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 wine from grape businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles, Corks and screw caps, Foil capsules, Cardboard cases, Bag-in-box (cardboard + plastic bladder). 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 wine from grape sector handle approximately 15-120 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.
EPR compliance for manufacture of wine from grape
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