Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
This covers the formulation and packaging of finished medicines including tablets, capsules, and liquids. Packaging includes HDPE pill bottles, blister strips, measuring cups, and tamper-evident seals. Cold-chain pharmaceutical products add insulated packaging and gel packs to EPR obligations. All packaging components must be reported even when mandated by regulatory standards.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 21.20
Does SIC code 21.20 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 21.20 (Manufacture of pharmaceutical 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 pharmaceutical preparations businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: HDPE pill bottles, Blister strips, Cardboard cartons, Measuring cups and spoons, Insulated transit packaging. 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 pharmaceutical preparations sector handle approximately 5-40 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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