EPR France for Foreign Sellers
Working guides on French Extended Producer Responsibility, written for US, UK, Chinese, Swiss and Turkish sellers. Legal precision, operational detail, no fluff. Available in English and 中文.
Most-read guides
The articles foreign sellers reference most often when scoping French EPR.
Appointing a French EPR Representative Is Now Compulsory: Law n° 2026-602 and Article L. 541-10-9-1
Since 10 July 2026, any producer with no establishment in France, whether based elsewhere in the EU or outside it, must appoint a France-established representative by written mandate, and that representative is subrogated into the EPR obligations it accepts. The rule covers all 19 French streams, reaches online marketplaces that are not established in France, and does not depend on PPWR or the Omnibus proposal. The text, its scope, and how to regularise an existing membership that has no representative on file.
Read the article →Mandataire REP obligatoire depuis le 10 juillet 2026 : ce que change la loi n° 2026-602 (article L. 541-10-9-1)
Depuis le 10 juillet 2026, tout producteur établi hors de France, dans l'Union européenne comme dans un pays tiers, doit désigner par mandat écrit un mandataire établi en France, et ce mandataire est subrogé dans les obligations REP dont il accepte le mandat. L'obligation couvre les 19 filières, vise aussi les places de marché non établies en France, et ne dépend ni du PPWR ni de la proposition Omnibus. Le texte, son périmètre, et le parcours de régularisation si votre dossier ne comporte aucun mandataire.
Read the article →PPWR timeline 2026-2040: every deadline that hits producers, on the verified dates
Timelines of the EU Packaging Regulation circulate everywhere, and many carry wrong dates. Here is the verified PPWR calendar from Regulation (EU) 2025/40: what applies on 12 August 2026, the 2028 labelling and compostability milestones, the 2029 deposit-return deadline, the 2030 big bang (recyclability grades, recycled content, format bans, empty-space ratio, first reuse targets), then 2035, 2038 and 2040.
Read the article →Calendrier PPWR 2026-2040 : toutes les échéances producteurs, aux dates vérifiées
Les frises du règlement européen emballages circulent partout, et beaucoup portent de mauvaises dates. Voici le calendrier PPWR vérifié du règlement (UE) 2025/40 : ce qui s'applique le 12 août 2026, les jalons 2028 (marquage harmonisé, compostabilité), la consigne 2029, le grand basculement 2030 (classes de recyclabilité, contenu recyclé, interdictions de formats, taux de vide, premiers objectifs de réemploi), puis 2035, 2038 et 2040.
Read the article →The 12 August 2026 PPWR Deadline: Appoint Your French EPR Representative in Time
On 12 August 2026, PPWR Article 45 makes a French EPR authorized representative mandatory for producers not established in France. This is a countdown guide: who is in scope, why the "postponed to 2035" story does not apply to you, and the backward timeline that makes today, not 12 August, your real cutoff.
Read the article →French EPR Declaration Deadlines 2026: The Filing Calendar for Every Eco-Organism
Every French eco-organism sets its own annual declaration deadline, and they are not all 28 February. This is the 2026 filing calendar for all 19 REP streams, stream by stream, with the firm dates, the ones you must confirm on the portal, and what a missed declaration costs.
Read the article →Échéance PPWR du 12 août 2026 : le mandataire REP devient obligatoire (non, ce n'est pas reporté à 2035)
Le 12 août 2026, l'article 45 du PPWR rend le mandataire REP obligatoire pour tout producteur non établi en France. Guide compte à rebours : qui est concerné, pourquoi le « report à 2035 » ne vous concerne probablement pas, et le rétroplanning qui fait d'aujourd'hui, et non du 12 août, votre vraie date butoir.
Read the article →Échéances de déclaration REP 2026 : le calendrier de tous les éco-organismes
Chaque éco-organisme fixe sa propre date limite de déclaration annuelle, et ce n'est pas toujours le 28 février. Voici le calendrier de déclaration 2026 pour les 19 filières REP, filière par filière : les dates fermes, celles à confirmer sur le portail, et ce que coûte une déclaration manquée.
Read the article →Do I Need a French EPR Representative if My Distributor Imports the Goods?
If a French distributor buys and imports your products, who is the EPR producer, you or them? How French law assigns responsibility, and the cases where you still need your own authorized representative.
Read the article →France Professional Packaging EPR: The 2026 Rates Are Published (€/tonne, Léko Pro & Twiice)
The 2026 professional packaging EPR rates are out: plastics ≈ €218/t, cardboard ≈ €34.7/t, wood €8–9/t, flat fees of €95–100 excl. VAT under 2 tonnes. The official Léko Pro and Twiice grids material by material, Citeo Pro's food-service tariff continuity, eco-modulation, reuse exemptions, and an interactive comparator to price your own mix. Stream start now set for 1 January 2027.
Read the article →Barème REP emballages professionnels 2026 : les tarifs publiés en €/tonne (Léko Pro, Twiice, Citeo Pro)
Les tarifs 2026 de la REP emballages professionnels sont publiés : plastiques ≈ 218 €/t, carton ≈ 34,7 €/t, bois 8 à 9 €/t, forfait 95 à 125 € HT sous 2 tonnes. Grilles officielles Citeo Pro, Léko Pro et Twiice matériau par matériau, éco-modulation, réemploi, et comparateur interactif pour chiffrer votre mix. Démarrage désormais fixé au 1er janvier 2027.
Read the article →France's Professional Packaging EPR (2026): New REP Rules, Products in Scope & Cost
A new French EPR stream for professional and commercial packaging is now law, décret of 17 November 2025, in force 1 January 2026. The eco-contribution launch scheduled for 1 July 2026 was postponed sine die on 26 June 2026, then set for 1 January 2027 by ministerial announcement (late July 2026). Full product scope, who must register, the mandatory authorized representative for non-French producers, the eco-organisms (Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice), the reuse targets, penalties, and what it costs.
Read the article →REP emballages professionnels 2026 (EPRO / EIC) : ce qui change, produits concernés et coût
La REP des emballages professionnels (EPRO / EIC) est instaurée par le décret du 17 novembre 2025, en vigueur au 1er janvier 2026. Le démarrage des éco-contributions, prévu le 1er juillet 2026, a été reporté sine die le 26 juin 2026, puis fixé au 1er janvier 2027 par annonce ministérielle (fin juillet 2026). Périmètre des produits, qui doit s'enregistrer, mandataire obligatoire pour les non-établis en France, éco-organismes (Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice), objectifs de réemploi, sanctions et coût.
Read the article →Why VAT Compliance Providers Should Add French EPR Through a Partnership
For Avalara, Hellotax, Taxually, Eurora, SimplyVAT and the broader EU cross-border tax ecosystem, French EPR is the natural product extension, but the mandataire must be France-established. Here is the strategic case and the operational architecture.
Read the article →PPWR Article 45 Partner Network, A 2026 Readiness Map for Cross-Border EPR Providers
From 12 August 2026, packaging EPR providers across the EU need partner networks in every Member State they do not directly operate in. Here is the strategic map for EU EPR firms, VAT compliance providers, and cross-border 3PLs, built around France-specific coverage.
Read the article →The Complete Guide to the French AGEC Law for Non-EU Producers
AGEC reshaped French EPR in 2020 and the enforcement only accelerates. Here is what every non-EU producer needs to know to avoid €30,000 registration-failure penalties and keep marketplace listings live.
Read the article →PPWR 2026: What Global Packaging Exporters Need to Know About Article 45
Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 makes the authorised representative model EU-wide from 12 August 2026. Concrete guide for global packaging exporters with operations across multiple Member States.
Read the article →Selling in France from China: The Complete EPR Compliance Roadmap for Chinese Sellers in 2026
For Chinese e-commerce brands and manufacturers selling into France: a working roadmap to French EPR compliance, with specific attention to Amazon FBA, TikTok Shop, AliExpress, and the documentation that Chinese-incorporated companies most often struggle to produce.
Read the article →EPR France Penalties: What Are the Real Risks of Selling Without an IDU?
Articles L. 541-9-5 and L. 541-9-6 of the Code de l’environnement set the French EPR sanction regime: €30,000 per non-registration episode plus €7,500 per unit or per tonne of non-compliant product, customs seizures, ADEME blacklist, marketplace cascade. What enforcement actually looks like in 2026.
Read the article →法国REP合规真实成本：中国卖家完整预算（2026）
诚实、逐项的法国REP合规成本明细，专为非欧盟卖家而写：授权代表费、生态贡献费、隐藏成本，以及市场上三种主要定价模式的并排比较。
阅读文章 →How Much Does EPR Compliance in France Really Cost a Foreign Seller?
The honest, line-by-line cost breakdown of French EPR compliance for foreign sellers in 2026: representative fees, eco-contributions, hidden costs, and side-by-side comparison of the three main pricing models in the market.
Read the article →PPWR 2026：中国卖家在8月12日前的行动计划
2026年8月12日，欧盟包装与包装废弃物规则（PPWR）正式生效，具有直接效力。对于向法国投放包装商品的中国卖家，本文逐周列出准备工作清单。
阅读文章 →PPWR 2026: Foreign Sellers' Action Plan Before August 12
On 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with direct effect. For foreign sellers placing packaged goods in France, this article maps the exact preparation work, broken into a four-month checklist.
Read the article →法国授权代表（Mandataire）：中国企业完整指南
2026年7月10日起，法国法律规定授权代表承继委托范围内的REP义务。本文解析授权代表制度的法律基础与操作要点，专为在法国无常设机构的卖家及其法律顾问编写。
阅读文章 →French EPR Authorized Representative: What Foreign Sellers Must Know in 2026
The complete legal and operational breakdown of the French EPR authorized representative role under the statutory subrogation in force since 10 July 2026, and ahead of the August 2026 PPWR deadline. For foreign sellers and their counsel.
Read the article →法国REP合规完整指南：非欧盟卖家2026
面向美国、英国、中国、瑞士和土耳其卖家的法国延伸生产者责任（REP/EPR）完整指南。涵盖法律范围、注册流程、IDU号码、生态贡献费用、亚马逊封号风险、2026年7月10日起的授权代表承继制度和2026年8月PPWR新规。
阅读文章 →EPR Compliance in France: The Complete Guide for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A French Extended Producer Responsibility specialist explains every step of EPR compliance for foreign sellers in 2026: scope, costs, deadlines, IDU, marketplace enforcement, and the statutory subrogation of the mandataire in force since 10 July 2026.
Read the article →亚马逊法国REP封号：48至72小时恢复指南
专为因法国REP注册问题在亚马逊法国站被封号的中国卖家而写的逐步恢复指南。亚马逊实际核查什么、应提交什么证明、法国授权代表如何将恢复时间从数周压缩到数天。
阅读文章 →Amazon France EPR Suspension: How to Get Reinstated in 48 to 72 Hours
A step-by-step recovery procedure for foreign sellers suspended on Amazon France for missing EPR registration. What Amazon actually checks, what proof to submit, and how a French authorized representative compresses the timeline from weeks to days.
Read the article →US Brands Selling D2C to France: The Complete EPR Compliance Checklist
You are a US LLC shipping consumer goods direct to French customers. Here is the practical checklist to get French EPR compliant, in plain English for US founders.
Read the article →Chinese Electronics Manufacturers: How to Secure Your French WEEE IDU Fast
Chinese electronics manufacturers exporting to France face acute Amazon and Cdiscount enforcement on WEEE. Here is the fast-track path to IDU in 2-3 weeks.
Read the article →How to Recover a Suspended Amazon FR Account Due to Missing EPR/IDU
Amazon France deactivated your listings. The recovery playbook to be back online in 48-72 hours from IDU on SYDEREP, without losing the account.
Read the article →Managing Multi-Channel French EPR (D2C + Retail + Marketplaces) Seamlessly
Cross-channel French sales (Shopify D2C + Amazon FBA + retail wholesale + Cdiscount Pro) create coordination challenges for EPR. How to run one clean file across all channels.
Read the article →Compliance
French Sorting Info (Triman and Info-tri): the labelling rule that applies far beyond packaging
Most foreign sellers treat the Triman and the Info-tri as a packaging label. In France it is a horizontal obligation that runs across almost every EPR scheme: electrical, batteries, furniture, textiles, toys, sport and DIY, household chemicals and graphic paper each carry their own on-product marking. A single low-cost item can trigger three or four markings at once, and the penalty is charged per non-compliant product reference.
Read the article →Triman et Info-tri : la signalétique de tri qui s'applique bien au-delà des emballages
La plupart des vendeurs traitent le Triman et l'Info-tri comme une étiquette d'emballage. En France, c'est une obligation horizontale qui court sur presque toutes les filières REP : électrique, piles, meubles, textiles, jouets, sport et bricolage, produits chimiques ménagers et papier graphique portent chacun leur propre marquage produit. Un seul article bon marché peut déclencher trois ou quatre marquages, et la sanction se compte par référence non conforme.
Read the article →Citeo Membership vs French Authorized Representative: What Is the Difference?
Citeo is the eco-organism you pay; an authorized representative is the France-established entity that registers and declares for you. They are different layers, not alternatives. Here is how they fit together.
Read the article →How to Avoid Double-Declaration of Packaging Between You and Your French Importer
Packaging must be declared once, by the entity that first places it on the French market. If both you and your French importer declare the same packaging, you both pay. Here is how to map who declares and prevent overlap.
Read the article →法国REP IDU号码完整指南：非欧盟企业必读
IDU是您法国REP合规的凭证。本指南解释它是什么、ADEME如何发放、在亚马逊和Shopify何处显示、变更时如何处理、平台实际如何核查。
阅读文章 →The French EPR IDU Number Explained: A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies
The IDU is the unique identifier that proves your French EPR compliance. This guide explains what it is, how ADEME issues it, where to display it on Amazon and Shopify, what to do when it changes, and how marketplaces actually verify it.
Read the article →How to Read, Verify, and Understand Your French Unique Producer ID (IDU)
The IDU is the 12-character ID issued by ADEME that every French marketplace checks. How to read it, how to verify it on SYDEREP, and what to do when the IDU does not appear.
Read the article →Eco-modulation in France: How to Get Bonuses on Your Eco-Contributions
French eco-organisms apply bonus-malus to eco-contributions based on packaging composition. How eco-modulation works and how non-EU producers can capture the bonuses.
Read the article →ADEME and SYDEREP: Navigating the French National EPR Registers
ADEME runs the French EPR registry. SYDEREP is the public teleservice marketplaces query. Plain guide to what each does and how non-EU producers interact with both.
Read the article →B2B Exports to France: EPR Requirements for Machinery and Pro Electronics
B2B does not mean exempt. Machinery, professional electronics and industrial equipment exported to France trigger WEEE Pro, EPRO and other obligations under AGEC.
Read the article →How to Handle EPR When Supplying French Retailers and Wholesalers
Selling to Carrefour, Leclerc, Système U, Metro France or other French wholesalers triggers a specific EPR setup. Who is the producer, who declares, and how to avoid procurement freezes.
Read the article →The Triman Logo: French Labeling Requirements for Non-EU Brands
The Triman logo became mandatory on French packaging in 2022. What it means, where to place it, and how to combine it with Info-tri instructions per material.
Read the article →Info-tri Explained: How to Correctly Label Your Packaging for the French Market
Info-tri is the per-material sorting instruction that pairs with the Triman logo on French packaging. How to design it correctly per component.
Read the article →EPR for Free Samples and B2B Promotional Items Sent to France
Free samples count as placing on the market under French EPR. Trade-show giveaways, marketing samples and promotional kits all trigger the producer obligation.
Read the article →How to Calculate Your French Eco-Contributions: A Beginner’s Guide
Eco-contributions are the variable third layer of French EPR costs. How they are calculated, what drives the amount, and how to estimate yours before signing.
Read the article →Packaging Weight vs. Unit Sales: How to Track Your EPR Data for France
The French EPR declaration is based on tonnage by material, not on units or revenue. How to set up packaging tracking so the annual filing is straightforward.
Read the article →The Annual EPR Declaration Process in France: Timelines and Best Practices
French EPR producers file annual declarations of placed-on-market tonnage. The calendar, the deadlines, what to declare, and how to avoid the most common timing errors.
Read the article →Budgeting for French EPR: Hidden Costs vs Flat Fee Representatives
Most French EPR providers hide pricing behind quote forms. Here is what the hidden costs typically look like, and how a fee fixed in writing actually compares.
Read the article →How to Switch Your French EPR Representative Without Losing Your IDU
You can switch your French EPR authorized representative at any time. The procedure to do it cleanly, without losing your IDU or triggering marketplace deactivation.
Read the article →Marketplaces
Pan-European FBA and French EPR: What Amazon Sellers Must Know in 2026
A working guide to French EPR for non-EU Amazon sellers using Pan-European FBA: why PEFBA expands EPR exposure across multiple Member States, the country-by-country registration map, and how PPWR 2026 simplifies (and complicates) the picture.
Read the article →Shopify France EPR: Compliance Guide for Non-EU Direct-to-Consumer Brands in 2026
A working guide to French EPR for non-EU Shopify and WooCommerce sellers: why DTC sellers face EPR exposure even without marketplace enforcement, customs verification trends, and the registration sequence for direct-to-consumer brands.
Read the article →Cdiscount France EPR: A Compliance Guide for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A practical guide to Cdiscount France EPR enforcement for foreign sellers: how France's second-largest generalist marketplace verifies IDU, common suspension scenarios, and the platform-specific operational considerations versus Amazon and ManoMano.
Read the article →TikTok Shop France EPR Compliance for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A practical guide to TikTok Shop France EPR enforcement for foreign sellers: how the platform verifies IDU at onboarding and during operation, the recent tightening following PPWR application, and what to provide to clear sign-up holds.
Read the article →TikTok Shop法国REP合规：中国卖家2026指南
TikTok Shop法国REP执法的中国卖家实务指南：平台在入网和运营期间如何核查IDU、PPWR适用后的近期收紧、清除注册hold应提交什么。
阅读文章 →ManoMano France EPR: Compliance Guide for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A practical guide for foreign sellers on ManoMano France: EPR scope (DIY, gardening, construction, packaging), verification logic, suspension recovery, and how the platform's compliance enforcement compares to Amazon's.
Read the article →Cdiscount, ManoMano, and TikTok Shop: EPR Verification Processes Compared
Each French marketplace runs its own EPR verification. Cdiscount in real time, ManoMano at category onboarding, TikTok Shop phased through 2026. Side-by-side comparison.
Read the article →Streams
EPRO: the new professional packaging calendar to 1 January 2027, and what to do now
France has fixed the start of professional packaging eco-contributions for 1 January 2027 (ministry press release of 28 July 2026), ending a month of sine-die uncertainty. The obligation itself already exists, the three eco-organisms are accredited, their rates are published (2027 barèmes due from September 2026), and adhesion is open. Here is the working calendar to the start date, what the Citeo Pro standard contract actually says, and why registering now is the cheap move.
Read the article →EPRO : le nouveau calendrier des emballages professionnels jusqu'au 1er janvier 2027, et que faire maintenant
La France a fixé le démarrage des éco-contributions emballages professionnels au 1er janvier 2027 (communiqué du ministère du 28 juillet 2026), mettant fin à un mois d'incertitude sine die. L'obligation existe déjà, les trois éco-organismes sont agréés, leurs barèmes sont publiés (barèmes 2027 attendus dès septembre 2026) et l'adhésion est ouverte. Voici le calendrier de travail jusqu'au démarrage, ce que dit vraiment le contrat type Citeo Pro, et pourquoi s'enregistrer maintenant est le bon calcul.
Read the article →French EPR for Furniture Sold Through Retailers: Ecomaison vs Valdelia
Selling furniture into France through retailers does not move your EPR obligation onto them. Here is how to tell whether you register with Ecomaison or Valdelia, and why most suppliers also have a packaging obligation.
Read the article →French EPR Cost for a Furniture Brand: How the Budget Is Built
A line-by-line budget structure for a furniture brand selling in France: furniture plus packaging, the fixed representative fee, the eco-organism membership and the tonnage-driven eco-contribution.
Read the article →Citeo France: A Deep Dive into Household Packaging EPR for Foreign Sellers
A detailed working guide to French household packaging EPR via Citeo for foreign sellers: tariff structure by material, eco-modulation bonuses and maluses, the Léko alternative, and the design changes that meaningfully reduce eco-contributions.
Read the article →Furniture EPR France (DEA): A Registration Guide for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A working guide to French furniture EPR (Déchets d'Éléments d'Ameublement) for foreign sellers: the choice between Ecomaison and Valdelia, eco-contribution rates by furniture type, and the specific obligations for mattress, modular kitchen and B2B office furniture sellers.
Read the article →Sporting Goods, DIY and Gardening EPR France: A Guide for Foreign Sellers in 2026
A working guide to the French sporting goods, DIY and gardening EPR streams (Articles de Sport, Bricolage, Jardin) for foreign sellers: scope, Ecomaison registration, eco-contribution rates, and the overlap with WEEE and batteries for powered equipment.
Read the article →Toys EPR France: Registration Guide for Non-EU Importers in 2026
A working guide to the French toys EPR stream for non-EU importers and manufacturers: Ecomaison registration, the WEEE-toys-batteries overlap, eco-contribution rates, and how the safety-versus-environment regimes interact.
Read the article →Citeo vs. Léko vs. Adelphe: Which Packaging Eco-Organism Should You Choose?
Three eco-organisms are accredited for household packaging in France. Which one fits foreign sellers best, on cost, declaration ergonomics, and operational responsiveness.
Read the article →Battery EPR France: What Foreign Device Manufacturers Must Know in 2026
A working guide to French battery EPR for non-EU manufacturers and importers of devices containing batteries: Ecosystem vs Batribox, the post-2025 regulatory tightening, eco-contribution structure, and the recurring WEEE-batteries scope split.
Read the article →法国电池EPR：中国电子产品制造商必知（2026）
中国电子设备制造商和销售商的法国电池EPR工作指南：Ecosystem与Batribox、2025年后监管收紧、生态贡献费结构，以及反复出现的WEEE-电池范围拆分。
阅读文章 →法国Refashion纺织品EPR：中国时尚品牌注册指南（2026）
中国时尚、鞋类和家用织物品牌的法国纺织EPR注册工作指南：Refashion成员资格、生态贡献费率、2024年PARL快时尚收紧，以及Shein、Temu执法如何改变制度。
阅读文章 →法国DEEE/WEEE电子产品EPR：中国制造商注册指南（2026）
中国电子制造商和进口商的法国WEEE/DEEE注册工作指南：范围、Ecosystem与Ecologic之间的选择、生态贡献费结构，以及带电池设备注册的特殊挑战。
阅读文章 →WEEE France: Registration Guide for Foreign Electronics Manufacturers in 2026
A working guide for non-EU electronics manufacturers and importers on French WEEE / DEEE registration: scope, eco-organism choice between Ecosystem and Ecologic, eco-contribution structure, and the specific challenges of registering battery-powered devices.
Read the article →WEEE Compliance in France: Ecosystem or Ecologic for Electronics?
WEEE in France runs through two accredited eco-organisms: Ecosystem and Ecologic. Which one fits your electronics catalog, and how to register fast as a non-EU producer.
Read the article →Refashion: The Complete EPR Guide for Apparel, Linen, and Footwear Brands
Refashion is the French EPR eco-organism for textile, linen and footwear. Non-EU fashion brands shipping to France must register. How it works and what it costs.
Read the article →Ecomaison: EPR Compliance for Furniture and Home Decor Exporters
Ecomaison runs the French EPR stream for furniture and home decor (DEA), plus toys and sports/DIY. Non-EU exporters of these categories need registration before French marketplace listings stay live.
Read the article →Ecosystem (ex-Corepile) and Batribox (ex-Screlec): Battery & Accumulator EPR in France
Battery EPR in France runs through Ecosystem (which absorbed Corepile in summer 2025) for portable cells and Batribox, the rebranded Screlec scheme, as the second approved eco-organism. Loose batteries, batteries inside electronics, lithium accumulators, all trigger registration for non-EU producers.
Read the article →Toy Exporters: How to Comply with French Toy EPR Regulations
The French toys EPR stream is operated by Ecomaison. Non-EU toy manufacturers shipping to France must register. Often combined with WEEE and batteries.
Read the article →Printed Graphic Paper: When Do Catalogs and Manuals Require EPR Registration?
The French graphic paper stream covers catalogs, magazines, advertising mailings. Less known than packaging, but it triggers EPR for any branded print distributed in France.
Read the article →Citeo Pro: The Complete Guide to Professional Packaging EPR in France (EPRO)
EPRO is the B2B packaging EPR stream in France, separate from household Citeo. If you ship packaged goods to French businesses, you need an EPRO IDU, not a Citeo one.
Read the article →Valobat vs. Ecominéro: Navigating the Construction Materials (PMCB) EPR
PMCB is the French EPR stream for construction materials, live since 2023. Two accredited eco-organisms, Valobat and Ecominéro, split the scope. Which one your products fall under.
Read the article →Medical Devices and EPR in France: What Non-EU Manufacturers Must Know
Medical devices trigger multiple French EPR obligations: WEEE Pro for electronics, EPRO for packaging, batteries for embedded power, plus separate healthcare-specific rules.
Read the article →Country guides
Selling in France from the United Kingdom: Post-Brexit EPR Obligations for 2026
Since 1 January 2021, UK companies selling into France are foreign sellers for French EPR purposes. This guide walks through what changed at Brexit, what your obligations are in 2026, and how the August PPWR deadline interacts with the UK PPT and UK packaging EPR rules.
Read the article →Selling in France from the United States: The Complete EPR Compliance Guide for 2026
For US sellers expanding into France through Amazon, Shopify, or DTC: everything you need to know about French EPR obligations, why your French exposure is bigger than you think, and how to register without an EU subsidiary.
Read the article →France vs. Germany EPR: The Main Differences for Cross-Border Sellers
France runs 19 official EPR streams. Germany runs roughly 6. Different eco-organisms, different registries, different enforcement. Side-by-side comparison for non-EU brands shipping to both.
Read the article →Post-Brexit Exports: French EPR Requirements for UK Manufacturers
Since Brexit, UK exporters to France are treated as non-EU producers under French EPR. The compliance map: streams, representative, IDU, marketplace verification.
Read the article →Navigating French EPR for Swiss, Norwegian, and Non-EU European Companies
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and UK are non-EU under French EPR. EFTA/EEA status does not change the requirement: France-established representative needed.
Read the article →Legal
French EPR for Foreign Sellers: Do EU Companies Need It Too?
French EPR is often described as a "non-EU only" rule. It is not. The trigger is establishment in France, not nationality. Here is why an EU company not established in France is a producer and what it must do.
Read the article →What Is the Identifiant Unique (IDU) and What Happens if You Do Not Have One?
The IDU is your unique producer identifier issued by ADEME, one per stream, and it is public. Here is what it is, why it exists, and the concrete consequences of selling into France without one.
Read the article →Mandataire REP en France : le guide pour les vendeurs et fabricants non établis en France
Pourquoi un producteur non établi en France a besoin d'un mandataire REP, ce qu'il fait (et ne fait pas), le régime de subrogation légale en vigueur depuis le 10 juillet 2026, pourquoi les marketplaces l'exigent, comment le choisir et les drapeaux rouges à éviter. Le guide pratique pour vendeurs US, UK, Chine, Suisse et autres.
Read the article →What is a French Mandataire REP and Why Do You Actually Need One?
Since 10 July 2026, a mandataire REP is mandatory for any producer with no French establishment, and is subrogated into the EPR obligations it accepts. Plain-English explanation of what it does, what stays with you, and why marketplaces require one.
Read the article →Subrogation vs. Civil Mandate: the EcoDDS Ruling and the July 2026 Reversal
The Conseil d’État’s EcoDDS ruling struck down subrogation of the mandataire REP in 2023. Law n° 2026-602 restored it by statute on 10 July 2026 for producers with no French establishment. Who is covered by which regime, and what your mandate should now say.
Read the article →Do I Need a Registered French Entity to Comply with French EPR Laws?
No, but you need a France-established authorized representative. The difference matters for cost, tax and operational complexity. Plain explanation for foreign founders.
Read the article →Who is the "Producer" Under French Law in a B2B Dropshipping Model?
B2B dropshipping into France creates a producer-status puzzle. The contractual chain of title, not the business model label, decides who carries the EPR obligation.
Read the article →PPWR
PPWR product conformity: the declaration, the technical file, and who signs them
Since 12 August 2026 every packaging placed on the EU market needs a conformity assessment, an EU declaration of conformity, a technical file and an identification mark. This is the half of the PPWR that is not about EPR: what Articles 5, 11, 15, 18, 38 and 39 require, who carries each duty, and what still runs on Directive 94/62 and the EN standards until 2030.
Read the article →Conformité produit PPWR : déclaration UE, documentation technique, et qui signe quoi
Depuis le 12 août 2026, chaque emballage mis sur le marché de l'Union doit faire l'objet d'une évaluation de la conformité, d'une déclaration UE de conformité, d'une documentation technique et d'un marquage d'identification. C'est la moitié du PPWR dont personne ne parle, parce qu'elle ne relève pas de la REP : ce qu'exigent les articles 5, 11, 15, 18, 38 et 39, qui porte chaque obligation, et ce qui continue de fonctionner sous la directive 94/62 et les normes EN jusqu'en 2030.
Read the article →The EU harmonised sorting label: where PPWR, the Triman and the national marks stand in 2026
Europe is moving from a patchwork of national sorting labels toward one harmonised EU packaging label under the PPWR. The state of play in 2026: a Commission implementing act is due by 12 August 2026, the harmonised label applies from 2028, and in the middle of it the French Triman has been referred to the Court of Justice. Here is what is decided, what is still open, and what a producer selling into France should actually do now.
Read the article →Harmonisation européenne de la signalétique de tri : où en sont le PPWR et le Triman en 2026
L'Europe passe d'une mosaïque de marquages nationaux à une signalétique de tri harmonisée pour les emballages, portée par le PPWR. État des lieux 2026 : un acte d'exécution de la Commission est attendu au 12 août 2026, le marquage harmonisé s'applique à partir de 2028, et au milieu de tout cela le Triman français a été renvoyé devant la Cour de justice. Ce qui est acté, ce qui reste ouvert, et ce que doit vraiment faire un producteur qui vend en France.
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