Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
Toy retailers with own-brand product lines or importing toys carry EPR obligations. Toy packaging is often elaborate with printed cardboard, plastic windows, and internal wire ties. Seasonal peaks around Christmas create significant Q4 packaging volumes. Retailers should ensure their EPR data captures the full Christmas inventory, which may represent over half the annual packaging tonnage.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.65
Does SIC code 47.65 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.65 (Retail sale of games and toys 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 games and toys in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Printed cardboard boxes, Plastic window panels, Branded carrier bags, Gift wrapping, Corrugated transit packaging. 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 games and toys in specialised stores sector handle approximately 5-30 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 games and toys in specialised stores
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