Manufacture of hollow glass
Glass tableware and container manufacturers use corrugated dividers, foam sleeves, and cardboard boxes to protect fragile products during transit. Retail packaging often includes printed cardboard boxes with product imagery. EPR obligations apply to all packaging used to present the product to the consumer, including any gift packaging or point-of-sale display materials.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 23.13
Does SIC code 23.13 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 23.13 (Manufacture of hollow glass) 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 hollow glass businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated dividers, Foam sleeves, Printed cardboard boxes, Bubble wrap, Pallet wrap. 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 hollow glass 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.
Related SIC Codes
Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
27.40Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
47.59Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
46.44Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials
46.49Wholesale of other household goods
25.71Manufacture of cutlery
EPR compliance for manufacture of hollow glass
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