Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes
Concrete product manufacturers use shrink wrap, pallet banding, and occasionally cardboard boxes for smaller items like decorative blocks. While many concrete products ship unpackaged, those supplied through retail channels (paving slabs, blocks) often use plastic shrink wrap on pallets. EPR obligations apply to all packaging placed on the UK market with these products.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 23.61
Does SIC code 23.61 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 23.61 (Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes) 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 concrete products for construction purposes businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Shrink wrap, Pallet banding, Cardboard boxes, Plastic edge protectors, Printed 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 concrete products for construction purposes 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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