Manufacture of industrial gases
Industrial gas suppliers use steel and aluminium cylinders (which may be reusable and exempt), valve protectors, and labelling. Smaller disposable gas cartridges carry full EPR obligations. Businesses should assess whether their cylinder pool operates as genuine reusable packaging under EPR definitions or whether single-trip cylinders create packaging obligations.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.11
Does SIC code 20.11 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.11 (Manufacture of industrial gases) 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 industrial gases businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Steel cylinders (disposable), Aluminium cartridges, Valve protectors, Labels and packaging sleeves, Corrugated box outers. 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 industrial gases sector handle approximately 5-40 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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