Manufacture of dyes and pigments
Dye and pigment manufacturers use metal drums, plastic pails, bags within boxes, and labels. Hazardous material packaging must meet UN transport standards, but EPR obligations still apply. The packaging used for chemical products often includes inner liners and closures that must be reported as separate packaging components under EPR regulations.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.12
Does SIC code 20.12 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.12 (Manufacture of dyes and pigments) 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 dyes and pigments businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Metal drums, Plastic pails, Bags within boxes, Labels, Inner liners. 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 dyes and pigments sector handle approximately 5-35 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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