Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
Automotive parts manufacturers use cardboard boxes, plastic bags, foam inserts, and blister packaging for retail display. Oil filters, brake pads, and other consumables sold to end users carry EPR obligations on their packaging. B2B transit packaging also counts if the manufacturer is the brand owner of the packaging placed on the market.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 29.32
Does SIC code 29.32 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 29.32 (Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles) 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 parts and accessories for motor vehicles businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Cardboard boxes, Plastic bags, Foam inserts, Blister packaging, Corrugated shipping cartons. 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 parts and accessories for motor vehicles sector handle approximately 5-40 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.
EPR compliance for manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
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