Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
Lighting manufacturers use printed cardboard boxes, moulded pulp inserts, plastic blister packs for bulbs, and corrugated transit packaging. LED bulb packaging must protect fragile components while providing retail shelf appeal. EPR obligations cover all packaging from the individual bulb pack through to the corrugated transit cases used for wholesale distribution.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 27.40
Does SIC code 27.40 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 27.40 (Manufacture of electric lighting 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 electric lighting equipment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Printed cardboard boxes, Moulded pulp inserts, Plastic blister packs, Corrugated transit cases, EPS inserts for fixtures. 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 electric lighting equipment 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.
Related SIC Codes
Manufacture of hollow glass
23.41Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
47.59Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
46.44Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials
46.49Wholesale of other household goods
25.71Manufacture of cutlery
EPR compliance for manufacture of electric lighting equipment
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