Manufacture of electric domestic appliances
Domestic appliance manufacturers use heavy-duty corrugated boxes, EPS corner pieces, polyethylene bags, and instruction booklets. Larger appliances such as washing machines generate very high per-unit packaging weight. EPR obligations apply to the brand owner or first importer, covering all packaging from the product wrap to the outer transit box.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 27.51
Does SIC code 27.51 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 27.51 (Manufacture of electric domestic appliances) 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 domestic appliances businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Heavy-duty corrugated boxes, EPS corner and base inserts, Polyethylene bags, Instruction manuals, Strapping and pallet materials. 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 domestic appliances sector handle approximately 15-100 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
26.40Manufacture of consumer electronics
26.51Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
EPR compliance for manufacture of electric domestic appliances
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