Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites
Manufacturers of tissue paper, kitchen roll, and toilet paper use plastic wrapping, printed cardboard multi-pack wraps, and corrugated transit cases. The ratio of packaging weight to product weight is relatively high for tissue products due to their low density. EPR obligations cover all consumer-facing packaging including the individual roll wraps and the multi-pack outer.
SIC Code
17.22
Typical Tonnage
10-60 tonnes
Sector
packaging-manufacturer
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 17.22
Does SIC code 17.22 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 17.22 (Manufacture of household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites) 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 household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic multi-pack wrapping, Printed cardboard wraps, Corrugated transit cases, Pallet wrap, Individual roll wraps. 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 household and sanitary goods and of toilet requisites sector handle approximately 10-60 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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