Manufacture of cutlery
Cutlery manufacturers use presentation boxes, plastic inserts with formed cavities, cardboard sleeves, and branded gift packaging. Retail cutlery sets have high packaging-to-product weight ratios due to elaborate presentation. EPR obligations cover all packaging components from the inner plastic tray to the outer cardboard box and any cellophane overwrap.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 25.71
Does SIC code 25.71 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 25.71 (Manufacture of cutlery) 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 cutlery businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Presentation boxes, Plastic cavity inserts, Cardboard sleeves, Cellophane overwrap, Corrugated shipping 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 cutlery sector handle approximately 2-15 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
23.41Manufacture 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
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