Manufacture of consumer electronics
Consumer electronics producers (TVs, audio equipment) use large corrugated boxes, EPS inserts, plastic bags, and printed manuals. Large-format products like televisions generate significant per-unit packaging weight. Businesses importing consumer electronics into the UK bear EPR obligations for all packaging that accompanies the product at the point of import.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 26.40
Does SIC code 26.40 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 26.40 (Manufacture of consumer electronics) 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 consumer electronics businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Large corrugated boxes, EPS moulded inserts, Plastic bags, Printed manuals, Pallet wrap. 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 consumer electronics sector handle approximately 10-80 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
26.30Manufacture of communication equipment
27.51Manufacture of electric domestic appliances
26.51Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
EPR compliance for manufacture of consumer electronics
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