Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
Fabric and textile retailers who import or brand products carry EPR obligations for all accompanying packaging. Fabric sold by the metre is cut from rolls wrapped in polythene with cardboard cores. Haberdashery items sold in branded packaging, along with carrier bags and e-commerce mailing materials, all contribute to the retailer's EPR tonnage.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.51
Does SIC code 47.51 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.51 (Retail sale of textiles 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 textiles in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Polythene roll wrapping, Cardboard cores, Branded carrier bags, Small product packaging, Mailing bags (e-commerce). 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 textiles in specialised stores sector handle approximately 2-18 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
47.25Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
47.52Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
EPR compliance for retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
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