Are you a convertor?
Under the packaging regulations any business that handles more than 50 tonnes of packaging per annum and has a turnover of more than £2 million per annum is obligated (i.e. is affected by the regulations) if it is involved in one or more of the following activities:
- Manufacturing raw materials for packaging – raw material manufacturer
- Converting raw materials into packaging – convertor
- Filling packaging (i.e. putting goods or products into packaging) – packer/filler
- Selling packaged goods to the final user (which can be other businesses or the public) – seller
- Performs a service provision – service provider (new in 2006, see recent changes)
- Importing packaging/packaging materials/packaged goods into the UK for any of the above activities – importer
Examples of a convertor by the various classified materials
- Plastics – converting plastic granules into film, bottles, crates
- Aluminium and steel – converting sheets of metal into cans or drums
- Paper/cardboard – converting sheets into cartons, corrugated boxes
- Glass – converting molten glass into bottles, jars
- Wood – converting timber into pallets, boxes, kegs
- Composites – converting a mixture of paper, plastics, metals into packaging (defined by the weight of the heaviest material used)
Find out if you are obligated as a convertor of packaging.
All companies who are obligated must have in place appropriate measures for meeting the packaging regulations.
Comply Direct offers a simple, hassle-free and low cost solution. Find out more about becoming a member of our packaging compliance scheme.
