Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Paper and paperboard manufacturers use ream wrappers, cardboard boxes, pallet wrap, and strapping. While the product itself is paper, the packaging around it carries separate EPR obligations. Ream wrappers are often plastic-coated paper, which must be categorised correctly as a multi-material item in EPR data submissions.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 17.12
Does SIC code 17.12 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 17.12 (Manufacture of paper and paperboard) 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 paper and paperboard businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Ream wrappers, Cardboard boxes, Pallet wrap, Strapping, Corner protectors. 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 paper and paperboard sector handle approximately 10-50 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 paper and paperboard
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