Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations
Soap and detergent manufacturers use HDPE bottles, plastic trigger sprays, refill pouches, and cardboard boxes for powder products. The shift towards concentrated products and refill formats is changing packaging profiles. EPR reporting must include trigger spray mechanisms and pump heads, which are often multi-material components.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.41
Does SIC code 20.41 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.41 (Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations) 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 soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: HDPE bottles, Trigger spray heads, Refill pouches, Cardboard boxes, Plastic tubs. 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 soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations sector handle approximately 5-50 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.
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