Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
Ceramic manufacturers use bubble wrap, tissue paper, foam corner protectors, and sturdy corrugated boxes to prevent breakage. Gift packaging for ceramics often includes decorative boxes and ribbon. The weight of protective packaging relative to product weight is high in this sector, making EPR tonnage calculations significant for even small-volume producers.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 23.41
Does SIC code 23.41 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 23.41 (Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles) 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 household and ornamental articles businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Bubble wrap, Tissue paper, Foam corner protectors, Corrugated boxes, Decorative gift boxes. 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 household and ornamental articles sector handle approximately 3-20 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 hollow glass
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 ceramic household and ornamental articles
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