Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
Home furnishing retailers with own-brand product ranges carry EPR obligations for all branded packaging. Flat-pack furniture generates substantial corrugated cardboard volumes. Retailers importing homeware from overseas are the obligated party for all packaging entering the UK. Fragile items like lighting and glassware require significant protective packaging.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.59
Does SIC code 47.59 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.59 (Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles 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 furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated boxes, Foam inserts, Plastic bags, Bubble wrap, Assembly hardware bags. 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 furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores sector handle approximately 10-60 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.
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