Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
Butchers who pack meat products under their own brand carry EPR obligations for all consumer-facing packaging. This includes plastic trays, vacuum pouches, paper wrapping, and branded carrier bags. The move towards pre-packed products in butcher shops has increased packaging volumes and EPR obligations beyond traditional paper-wrapped counter service.
SIC Code
47.22
Typical Tonnage
2-12 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.22
Does SIC code 47.22 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.22 (Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores) 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 retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic trays, Vacuum pouches, Paper wrapping, Branded carrier bags, Labels and stickers. 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 retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores sector handle approximately 2-12 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
Processing and preserving of meat
10.12Processing and preserving of poultry meat
10.13Production of meat and poultry meat products
10.20Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
10.31Processing and preserving of potatoes
10.39Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
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