Restaurants and mobile food service activities
Restaurants and takeaway services use food containers, cups, lids, napkins, cutlery wrapping, and carrier bags. Since 2023, many hospitality businesses have crossed the EPR threshold through takeaway packaging. Businesses must report on all single-use packaging provided to customers, including condiment sachets, wooden cutlery wrapping, and branded paper bags.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 56.10
Does SIC code 56.10 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 56.10 (Restaurants and mobile food service activities) 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 restaurants and mobile food service activities businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Food containers (plastic, cardboard), Cups and lids, Carrier bags, Condiment sachets, Napkin wrapping. 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 restaurants and mobile food service activities sector handle approximately 2-15 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.
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