Are you a packer or filler?
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 packer/filler (i.e. putting goods or products into packaging) by the various classified materials
- Plastics – wrapping a product in shrink wrap
- Aluminium and steel – putting chemicals into a drum or strapping a product onto a pallet
- Paper/cardboard – putting a product into a box
- Glass – filling a jar with jam
- Wood – transporting goods on a wooden pallet
Find out if you are obligated as a packer/filler 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.
