Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
Bakery retailers using branded packaging carry EPR obligations for bags, boxes, and wrapping. Cake boxes, bread bags, pastry tissue, and branded carrier bags all contribute to tonnage. Seasonal products (Christmas cakes, Easter buns) often use elaborate packaging that should not be overlooked in annual EPR calculations.
SIC Code
47.24
Typical Tonnage
1-8 tonnes
Sector
food
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.24
Does SIC code 47.24 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.24 (Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour and sugar confectionery 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 bread, cakes, flour and sugar confectionery in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Paper bread bags, Cake boxes, Pastry tissue, Branded carrier bags, Gift packaging (seasonal). 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 bread, cakes, flour and sugar confectionery in specialised stores sector handle approximately 1-8 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
Processing and preserving of meat
10.12Processing and preserving of poultry meat
10.13Production of meat and poultry meat products
10.20Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
10.31Processing and preserving of potatoes
10.39Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables
EPR compliance for retail sale of bread, cakes, flour and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
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