Manufacture of office and shop furniture
Office furniture manufacturers use large corrugated boxes, EPS blocks, polyethylene bags, and assembly hardware bags. Flat-pack furniture generates substantial corrugated cardboard tonnage. EPR obligations cover all packaging materials including the small plastic bags containing screws and fixings, instruction sheets, and any foam or cardboard protective inserts.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 31.01
Does SIC code 31.01 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 31.01 (Manufacture of office and shop furniture) 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 office and shop furniture businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Large corrugated boxes, EPS protective blocks, Polyethylene wrapping, Assembly hardware bags, Instruction sheets. 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 office and shop furniture sector handle approximately 10-60 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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