Manufacture of beer
Breweries use glass bottles, aluminium cans, kegs, cardboard multi-packs, and shrink wrap. The craft beer sector has driven growth in can usage, which has different EPR cost profiles to glass. Reusable kegs may be exempt from EPR if they meet the reuse criteria, but single-trip containers and all consumer-facing packaging must be reported.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 11.05
Does SIC code 11.05 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 11.05 (Manufacture of beer) 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 beer businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles, Aluminium cans, Cardboard multi-packs, Shrink wrap, Bottle caps and ring pulls. 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 beer sector handle approximately 10-100 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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