Manufacture of plastic packing goods
Plastic packaging manufacturers make bottles, containers, films, and bags for other businesses. Their own EPR obligations relate to packaging used to ship their products. However, these businesses play a crucial role in the EPR ecosystem and are increasingly asked by customers for packaging weight data, recyclability assessments, and material composition breakdowns.
SIC Code
22.22
Typical Tonnage
5-30 tonnes
Sector
packaging-manufacturer
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 22.22
Does SIC code 22.22 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 22.22 (Manufacture of plastic packing goods) 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 plastic packing goods businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Pallet wrap, Corrugated boxes (for shipping), Strapping, Plastic bags (for own product delivery), Labels. 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 plastic packing goods 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.
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