Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Online retailers are directly responsible for all e-commerce fulfilment packaging including mailing bags, boxes, void fill, and tape. This is one of the fastest-growing sources of EPR obligation as online shopping volumes continue to rise. Businesses must account for all packaging used in the pick-pack-dispatch process, including protective materials and branded inserts such as thank-you cards.
SIC Code
47.91
Typical Tonnage
5-100 tonnes
Sector
ecommerce
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 47.91
Does SIC code 47.91 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 47.91 (Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet) 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 via mail order houses or via internet businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Corrugated mailing boxes, Plastic mailing bags, Void fill (paper, air pillows), Packing tape, Branded inserts and 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 via mail order houses or via internet sector handle approximately 5-100 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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