Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
General metal product manufacturers use corrugated boxes, plastic bags, foam padding, and VCI paper for corrosion protection. The diversity of products under this code means packaging formats vary widely. Businesses should conduct a comprehensive packaging audit covering all product lines to ensure complete EPR data capture across different packaging materials and formats.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 25.99
Does SIC code 25.99 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 25.99 (Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.) 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 other fabricated metal products n.e.c. businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Plastic bags, Foam padding, VCI paper, Pallet wrap and strapping. 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 other fabricated metal products n.e.c. sector handle approximately 3-25 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.
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EPR compliance for manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
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