Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard
Corrugated box manufacturers are directly in the packaging supply chain. While they may not be the obligated party for end-user packaging (that obligation often sits with the brand owner), they may have obligations for packaging used to deliver their own products. Understanding the full EPR supply chain is critical for businesses in this sector to advise customers correctly.
SIC Code
17.21
Typical Tonnage
10-50 tonnes
Sector
packaging-manufacturer
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 17.21
Does SIC code 17.21 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 17.21 (Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers 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 corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Pallet wrap (for own deliveries), Strapping, Labels, Edge protectors, Sample packaging. 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 corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers 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 corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard
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