Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Salons and beauty treatment businesses that sell branded products carry EPR obligations for the retail packaging. Own-brand salon products in bottles, tubes, and jars create packaging obligations. Service packaging such as foil wraps, single-use towels in packaging, and product sachets used during treatments may also be within scope depending on how they are supplied.
SIC Code
96.02
Typical Tonnage
1-8 tonnes
Sector
beauty
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 96.02
Does SIC code 96.02 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 96.02 (Hairdressing and other beauty treatment) 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 hairdressing and other beauty treatment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic bottles and tubes, Branded retail bags, Product sachets, Corrugated delivery boxes, Foil product wraps. 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 hairdressing and other beauty treatment sector handle approximately 1-8 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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