Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Medical device manufacturers use sterile pouches (Tyvek-plastic laminates), blister packaging, corrugated boxes, and foam inserts. Sterile barrier packaging is often multi-material and difficult to recycle, attracting higher EPR fees. Businesses should note that packaging required for sterility still counts toward EPR obligations even though it serves a regulatory function.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 32.50
Does SIC code 32.50 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 32.50 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) 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 medical and dental instruments and supplies businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Tyvek sterile pouches, Blister packaging, Corrugated boxes, Foam inserts, Plastic clamshells. 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 medical and dental instruments and supplies 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.
Related SIC Codes
EPR compliance for manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
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