Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment
Furniture wholesalers handle corrugated boxes, foam protectors, plastic wrap, and wooden pallets. Carpet rolls use plastic wrapping and cardboard end caps. Importers carry EPR obligations for all packaging entering the UK. The bulky nature of furniture means transit packaging volumes are significant even when individual product packaging is minimal.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 46.47
Does SIC code 46.47 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 46.47 (Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment) 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 furniture, carpets and lighting equipment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Foam protectors, Plastic shrink wrap, Cardboard end caps, Pallet wrap. 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 furniture, carpets and lighting equipment 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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