Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
Manufacturers of plastic guttering, pipes, and fittings use cardboard boxes, plastic bags, and pallet wrap. Retail-packaged fittings use header cards and blister packs. Long-format products like guttering lengths ship with minimal packaging but still require EPR reporting on protective end caps, labels, and bundling materials.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 22.23
Does SIC code 22.23 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 22.23 (Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic) 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 builders' ware of plastic businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Cardboard boxes, Plastic bags, Header cards, Pallet wrap, Protective end caps. 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 builders' ware of plastic sector handle approximately 5-25 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.
Related SIC Codes
EPR compliance for manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
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