SIC 20.17 5 enterprises in the UK
Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms
What this covers (4 activity descriptions)
- Factice (manufacture)
- Rubber-like gums (balata
- Synthetic rubber and natural rubber mixtures (manufacture)
- Synthetic rubber (manufacture)
Guidance for this activity
Packaging Producer Responsibility
Register for EPR, report packaging data, and meet recycling obligations through PRN/PERN purchases or compliance schemes.
Read guidePackaging Design Requirements
Meet essential requirements and labelling standards for packaging.
Read guideCLP Chemical Classification and Labelling
Classify, label and package hazardous chemicals under GB CLP.
Read guideCOMAH Compliance for Chemical Sites
Meet COMAH requirements for sites holding dangerous substances.
Read guideBiocides and Pesticides Authorisation
Get HSE CRD authorisation for biocidal and pesticidal products.
Read guideProduct standards and CE marking for the Northern Ireland market
How product standards and marking requirements differ for the Northern Ireland market under the Windsor Framework. Covers CE marking requirements, why UKCA marking is not valid in NI, the EU General Product Safety Regulation applying in NI from December 2024, and dual compliance obligations for businesses selling across the whole UK.
Read guideUK REACH Chemical Compliance
Understand and comply with UK REACH chemical registration requirements for manufacturers and importers.
Read guideEnvironmental Permits for Manufacturing
Understand when you need an environmental permit and how to apply for one.
Read guideUKCA Product Marking
Understand UKCA marking requirements for products sold in Great Britain.
Read guideComply with UK Emissions Trading Scheme
How to meet your annual UK ETS compliance obligations if you operate a regulated installation, run aviation operations, or will be covered by maritime expansion from 2026. Covers the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) cycle, surrendering allowances, and penalties for non-compliance.
Read guideControl and monitor air emissions
How to comply with air emissions permit conditions for Part A and Part B regulated activities. Covers the difference between Environment Agency and local authority regulation, emission limits, MCERTS monitoring, stack testing, abatement equipment, and reporting requirements.
Read guideAssess whether your product meets the general safety requirement
How to carry out a product safety risk assessment to determine whether your product meets the general safety requirement under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Covers the OPSS PRISM methodology, designated standards, documenting your assessment, and building a due diligence defence.
Read guidePackaging waste producer responsibilities
Who must comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, how to register and report data, and what disposal fees and recycling obligations apply. Covers small and large producer thresholds, compliance schemes, PRNs and PERNs, and how EPR interacts with Plastic Packaging Tax.
Read guideUK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) compliance
Complete guide to UK ETS obligations for installations, aviation operators, and maritime operators. Covers registration thresholds, annual reporting deadlines, verification requirements, allowance surrender, and penalties.
Read guideProduct safety compliance checklist for the GB market
Compliance checklist for businesses placing consumer products on the Great Britain market. Covers the general safety requirement, UKCA marking and documentation, traceability, supply chain roles, record keeping, and recall preparedness under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, Consumer Protection Act 1987, and Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
Read guideManage your environmental permit compliance
How to stay compliant with your environmental permit conditions. Covers monitoring and recording, reporting to your regulator, paying subsistence fees, preparing for inspections, and what to do if you breach your permit conditions.
Read guidePlastic Packaging Tax
Tax obligations for businesses importing or manufacturing plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content.
Read guideSECR and ESOS - energy and carbon reporting
Mandatory energy and emissions reporting requirements for large companies and LLPs.
Read guideComply with noise at work regulations
How to meet your legal duties under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Covers exposure action values, noise assessment, hearing protection, and health surveillance requirements.
Read guideCarry out a noise risk assessment
Step-by-step guide to carrying out a noise risk assessment under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Covers when an assessment is needed, identifying noise sources, estimating exposure, comparing against action values, and recording your findings.
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