Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
Cosmetics wholesalers who import or rebrand products carry EPR obligations for all packaging placed on the UK market. Wholesalers adding their own branding or importing under their own name become the obligated party. Transit packaging including corrugated boxes, void fill, and pallet wrap used in B2B distribution also falls within scope.
SIC Code
46.45
Typical Tonnage
5-40 tonnes
Sector
beauty
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 46.45
Does SIC code 46.45 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 46.45 (Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics) 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 wholesale of perfume and cosmetics businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Void fill materials, Pallet wrap, Product packaging (as importer), Labels and stickers. 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 wholesale of perfume and cosmetics sector handle approximately 5-40 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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