Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
Metal door and window manufacturers use protective film, foam corner protectors, corrugated cardboard, and pallet wrap. Large-format products generate significant transit packaging volumes. EPR obligations include the protective surface films applied to glass and metal surfaces, which are classified as packaging if they are intended to be removed by the end user.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 25.12
Does SIC code 25.12 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 25.12 (Manufacture of doors and windows of metal) 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 doors and windows of metal businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Protective surface film, Foam corner protectors, Corrugated cardboard wrapping, Pallet wrap, Hardware bags. 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 doors and windows of metal 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 doors and windows of metal
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