Manufacture of glues
Adhesive manufacturers use plastic tubes, metal cans, cartridge tubes, and blister packs for retail products. Industrial adhesives ship in larger drums and pails. EPR obligations cover all packaging placed on the market, with particular attention needed for multi-component adhesives where the packaging includes mixing nozzles and applicators that are classified as packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 20.52
Does SIC code 20.52 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 20.52 (Manufacture of glues) 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 glues businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic tubes, Metal cans, Cartridge tubes, Blister packs, Corrugated 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 glues sector handle approximately 3-25 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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