Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
Specialist drinks retailers (off-licences, wine merchants) with own-brand products or who import beverages carry EPR obligations. Branded carrier bags and gift packaging also fall within scope. The weight of glass bottles means even small independents importing wines can accumulate significant packaging tonnage. Mixed cases create additional cardboard packaging obligations.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.25
Does SIC code 47.25 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.25 (Retail sale of beverages 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 beverages in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Glass bottles (as importer), Branded carrier bags, Gift boxes and bags, Corrugated mixed-case boxes, Bottle dividers. 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 beverages in specialised stores 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
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food predominating
47.19Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
47.21Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
47.51Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
47.52Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
EPR compliance for retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
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