Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
Pet and garden retailers with own-brand products carry EPR obligations on branded packaging. This includes seed packets, fertiliser bags, pet food pouches sold under store brand names, and branded carrier bags. Retailers importing products from overseas bear EPR responsibility for all packaging entering the UK under their brand.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.76
Does SIC code 47.76 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.76 (Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food 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 flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Seed packets, Fertiliser bags, Own-brand pet food packaging, Branded carrier bags, Plant pot wrapping. 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 flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food 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.
EPR compliance for retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
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