Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
General machinery manufacturers use a broad range of packaging including corrugated boxes, foam inserts, wooden crates, and plastic wrap. Spare parts packaging adds to EPR obligations when parts are sold to end users. Businesses in this sector should audit their complete product range to identify all packaging obligations, including accessories and consumables sold separately.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 28.29
Does SIC code 28.29 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 28.29 (Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery 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 general-purpose machinery n.e.c. businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Foam inserts, Wooden crates, Plastic bags, Pallet wrap. 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 general-purpose machinery n.e.c. sector handle approximately 5-35 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 other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
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