Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations
Cosmetics and perfume manufacturers use glass bottles, plastic tubes, pump dispensers, and heavily branded cardboard boxes. This sector has a notably high packaging-to-product weight ratio, especially in prestige beauty where elaborate secondary packaging is standard. EPR obligations cover all components including mirrors, applicators, and decorative elements that form part of the packaging.
SIC Code
20.42
Typical Tonnage
3-30 tonnes
Sector
beauty
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.42
Does SIC code 20.42 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.42 (Manufacture of perfumes and toilet 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 perfumes and toilet preparations businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles, Plastic tubes and jars, Pump dispensers, Branded cardboard boxes, Cellophane overwrap. 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 perfumes and toilet preparations sector handle approximately 3-30 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.
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