Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels
Wood panel manufacturers use shrink wrap, edge protectors, pallet strapping, and labels. While individual panels may ship with minimal packaging, palletised loads use substantial volumes of stretch wrap and corner protectors. EPR obligations apply to all packaging materials including protective films applied to decorative panel surfaces.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 16.21
Does SIC code 16.21 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 16.21 (Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels) 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 veneer sheets and wood-based panels businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Shrink wrap, Edge protectors, Pallet strapping, Labels, Surface protection film. 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 veneer sheets and wood-based panels sector handle approximately 5-25 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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EPR compliance for manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels
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