Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
Agrochemical manufacturers use HDPE bottles, metal cans, measuring caps, and printed cardboard boxes. Product safety labelling and tamper-evident closures add to packaging complexity. EPR obligations cover all packaging components placed on the UK market, and the specialised nature of agrochemical containers means they often attract higher recycling cost fees.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.20
Does SIC code 20.20 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.20 (Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products) 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 pesticides and other agrochemical products businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: HDPE bottles, Metal cans, Measuring caps, Printed cardboard boxes, Tamper-evident closures. 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 pesticides and other agrochemical products sector handle approximately 5-30 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 pesticides and other agrochemical products
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