Manufacture of kitchen furniture
Kitchen furniture manufacturers use corrugated boxes, foam edge protectors, shrink wrap, and corner boards. Worktop packaging is particularly heavy due to the large format corrugated required. EPR obligations apply to all packaging that accompanies the product, including the protective films applied to worktop surfaces and the individual component wraps.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 31.02
Does SIC code 31.02 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 31.02 (Manufacture of kitchen 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 kitchen furniture businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Foam edge protectors, Shrink wrap, Corner boards, Surface protection film. 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 kitchen furniture sector handle approximately 10-50 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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