Wholesale of other household goods
General household goods wholesalers handle diverse packaging across kitchenware, textiles, and decorative items. EPR obligations for importers cover all packaging entering the UK market. The variety of product types means these businesses must track multiple packaging material categories and formats, making comprehensive packaging audits essential for compliance.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 46.49
Does SIC code 46.49 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 46.49 (Wholesale of other household 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 wholesale of other household goods businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Plastic bags and wrapping, Bubble wrap, Printed retail boxes, 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 other household goods 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.
Related SIC Codes
Manufacture of hollow glass
23.41Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles
27.40Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
47.59Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
46.44Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials
25.71Manufacture of cutlery
EPR compliance for wholesale of other household goods
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