Manufacture of sports goods
Sports goods manufacturers use a variety of packaging including cardboard boxes, plastic bags, blister packs for accessories, and printed header cards. Larger items like exercise equipment ship in heavy corrugated with foam inserts. EPR obligations cover all retail packaging and transit packaging for items sold direct-to-consumer, including the packaging of individual components within a larger box.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 32.30
Does SIC code 32.30 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 32.30 (Manufacture of sports goods) 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 sports goods businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Cardboard boxes, Plastic bags, Blister packs, Foam inserts, Header cards. 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 sports goods 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
EPR compliance for manufacture of sports goods
Start tracking your packaging obligations in minutes.
Start Your Free Trial