Ceramics

This guidance is for businesses that manufacture ceramic products, including tiles, bricks, household ceramics, sanitary ware, technical ceramics and refractory products.

Manufacturing of ceramic products involves various processes, including:

  • storing, handling and mixing raw materials
  • shaping of clay or other materials by moulding, pressing, extrusion or slip forming and
  • finishing products, including glazing and firing in a kiln.
For producing glass frits, see our guidance on glass.
For printing onto ceramic items, see our guidance on printing.

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