Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags
Ceramic tile manufacturers use cardboard boxes, shrink wrap, and pallet packaging. Tiles are heavy products and the corrugated packaging used is substantial. EPR obligations cover all packaging placed on the market including box dividers, pallet covers, and any printed product literature packaged with the tiles.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 23.31
Does SIC code 23.31 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 23.31 (Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags) 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 ceramic tiles and flags businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Cardboard boxes, Shrink wrap, Pallet covers, Box dividers, Labels and product literature. 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 ceramic tiles and flags sector handle approximately 10-50 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 ceramic tiles and flags
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