Manufacture of tools
Tool manufacturers use blister packs, printed cardboard boxes, plastic cases, and foam inserts. Power tools ship in branded carry cases that may be classified as product rather than packaging. EPR obligations cover all retail packaging, and businesses should carefully assess whether tool cases are packaging (removed by the user) or product (used ongoing by the user).
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 25.73
Does SIC code 25.73 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 25.73 (Manufacture of tools) 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 tools businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Blister packs, Printed cardboard boxes, Plastic carry cases, Foam inserts, 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 tools 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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EPR compliance for manufacture of tools
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