Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores
Sports retailers with own-brand product lines are obligated for all branded packaging placed on the market. This includes equipment packaging, branded carrier bags, and e-commerce fulfilment materials. Retailers importing sports goods are the obligated party for the accompanying packaging. Seasonal peaks around Christmas and summer sport seasons affect annual tonnage calculations.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.64
Does SIC code 47.64 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.64 (Retail sale of sporting equipment 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 sporting equipment in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Branded carrier bags, Own-brand product packaging, Mailing bags, Corrugated boxes, Tissue paper. 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 sporting equipment in specialised stores sector handle approximately 3-20 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 sporting equipment in specialised stores
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