Manufacture of communication equipment
Communication equipment manufacturers (routers, modems, phones) use compact retail boxes, plastic inserts, cable ties, and instruction booklets. The trend towards smaller, lighter retail packaging has reduced per-unit weights but rising volumes offset this. EPR reporting must include all packaging components shipped to the end user including power adapter packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 26.30
Does SIC code 26.30 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 26.30 (Manufacture of communication equipment) 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 communication equipment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Printed retail boxes, Plastic insert trays, Cable ties and velcro straps, Instruction booklets, 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 communication equipment sector handle approximately 3-25 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.
Related SIC Codes
Manufacture of electronic components
26.12Manufacture of loaded electronic boards
26.20Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
26.40Manufacture of consumer electronics
27.51Manufacture of electric domestic appliances
26.51Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
EPR compliance for manufacture of communication equipment
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