Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories
This broad category includes manufacturers of hats, gloves, scarves, and accessories. Packaging varies from simple polybags and header cards to premium branded boxes with magnetic closures. EPR obligations encompass all packaging placed on the market regardless of whether it reaches the end consumer as part of a retail or wholesale transaction.
SIC Code
14.19
Typical Tonnage
2-15 tonnes
Sector
fashion
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 14.19
Does SIC code 14.19 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 14.19 (Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories) 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 manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Polybags, Header cards, Branded gift boxes, Tissue paper, Corrugated mailers. 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 manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories 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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