Manufacture of footwear
Footwear manufacturers use shoeboxes, tissue paper, silica gel packets, shoe stuffing paper, and polybags. The standard shoebox is a substantial packaging item by weight, and volume-based shipping means transit packaging tonnage is also significant. EPR reporting should capture all components including the dust bags, lace holders, and cardboard inserts.
SIC Code
15.20
Typical Tonnage
5-30 tonnes
Sector
fashion
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 15.20
Does SIC code 15.20 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 15.20 (Manufacture of footwear) 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 footwear businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Cardboard shoeboxes, Tissue paper, Silica gel packets, Polybags, Corrugated shipping boxes. 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 footwear sector handle approximately 5-30 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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