Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds
Grain and seed wholesalers use paper sacks, woven bags, FIBCs, and pallet wrap. Those importing into the UK carry EPR obligations for all packaging entering the country. The high weights involved in agricultural wholesale mean even a small proportion of packaging by weight can result in significant EPR tonnage obligations.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 46.21
Does SIC code 46.21 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 46.21 (Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds) 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 wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper sacks, Woven polypropylene bags, FIBCs, Pallet wrap, 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 wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds sector handle approximately 10-60 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 wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds
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