Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
Greengrocers and specialist fruit retailers who pack produce under their own brand carry EPR obligations. This includes paper bags, plastic punnets, netting, and branded carrier bags. Farm shops selling pre-packed produce must account for all packaging they place on the market, even if volumes are small.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.21
Does SIC code 47.21 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.21 (Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores) 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 of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper bags, Plastic punnets, Netting, Branded carrier bags, Corrugated display boxes. 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 of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores sector handle approximately 2-15 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 of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
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