Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines
Cider and fruit wine producers use glass bottles, aluminium cans, PET bottles, and multi-pack packaging. Craft cider makers may use smaller runs with higher packaging variability. EPR obligations cover all packaging formats from individual bottles to multi-pack cardboard carriers and pallet wrap used in distribution.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 11.03
Does SIC code 11.03 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 11.03 (Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines) 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 cider and other fruit wines businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles, Aluminium cans, PET bottles, Multi-pack cardboard carriers, 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 cider and other fruit wines sector handle approximately 5-50 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 cider and other fruit wines
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