Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating
Supermarkets and general food retailers handle massive packaging volumes through own-label products and carrier bags. Retailers who brand or import products under their own label bear EPR obligations for that packaging. Carrier bags, deli counter packaging, and in-store bakery bags all count toward a retailer's EPR tonnage if they apply their branding to the packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.11
Does SIC code 47.11 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.11 (Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating) 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 retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Carrier bags, Own-label product packaging, Deli counter packaging, In-store bakery bags, Corrugated transit packaging. 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 retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating sector handle approximately 50-500 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 retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating
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