The 19 French EPR streams.
Which apply to your catalog, and how to register for each.
A single product can fall under several streams. A Bluetooth speaker triggers packaging + WEEE + batteries, three filings, three IDUs. This pillar walks through every stream so you can identify your exact scope.
Quick answer. France runs 19 official EPR streams under the AGEC law of 2020. Each stream is operated by one or more accredited eco-organisms, each issues its own IDU, each requires a separate annual declaration. A typical non-EU consumer brand falls under 2 to 4 streams. Heavy industrial exporters can hit 5 or more. The pillar guide for the legal framework that creates these streams is at /guides/french-epr-legal-framework. For the broader EU and global context, see our complete EPR compliance guide.
Not sure which streams apply or what it costs?
The entry price is public: from €190/year excl. VAT per EPR stream. Tell us your streams, volumes and product references, and you receive a fixed written quote within one business day, before any commitment. Eco-contributions are set by the eco-organisms on their published schedules and stay separate from our fee: we take no percentage on them.
Accredited eco-organisms at a glance
The 19 streams at a glance
| Stream | Eco-organism(s) | In scope when… |
|---|---|---|
| Household packaging | Citeo, Léko, Adelphe | Any product shipped to a French consumer in a box, polybag, jar, or bottle. |
| WEEE (electronics) | Ecosystem, Ecologic, Soren (photovoltaic) | Anything with a plug, battery, cable, or electronic circuit. |
| Textile / TLC | Refashion | Clothing, footwear, household linen, fashion accessories. |
| Furniture / DEA | Ecomaison, Valdelia, Valobat | Furniture, mattresses, bedding, structural home decor. |
| Batteries | Batribox, Ecosystem (ex-Corepile) | Loose cells and batteries embedded in any device. |
| Toys | Ecomaison | Any product intended for children under 14. |
| Sports, DIY, garden | Ecomaison | Bikes, fitness gear, hand tools, non-motorized garden items. |
| Graphic paper | Citeo, Léko | Printed catalogs, magazines, advertising mailings distributed in France. |
| Construction / PMCB | Valobat, Ecominéro, Ecomaison, Valdelia | Building materials, panels, insulation, tiles, fixtures. |
| Pro packaging / EPRO | Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice | B2B packaging shipped to French professional buyers. |
The table above covers the 10 streams most relevant to e-commerce; nine further official streams complete the 19: chemicals (DDS), single-use wipes (TSUU), tyres, lubricants, medical sharps (DASRI), unused medicines, tobacco, pleasure boats and end-of-life vehicles, all covered on our services page.
How to identify your scope in 2 minutes
Three diagnostic questions catch ~95% of stream stacking:
- What is the box made of? Cardboard? Plastic? Glass? You are in scope of household packaging (Citeo/Léko/Adelphe). If you ship to French professional buyers, you also need EPRO via Citeo Pro.
- Does the product plug, charge or contain a battery? WEEE (Ecosystem or Ecologic) covers electronics. Embedded batteries trigger batteries EPR (Batribox or Ecosystem) on top.
- Is the product textile, furniture, toy, sports/DIY, building material or printed paper? Each of these is a separate stream, Refashion, Ecomaison, Ecomaison (toys), Ecomaison (sports/DIY), Valobat or Ecominéro, graphic paper.
For an automated first answer, our scope-check diagnostic tool returns a verdict in 90 seconds.
Cost per stream
Each stream costs roughly the same operationally:
- Representative fee: a fixed annual amount per stream, from €190/year excl. VAT, confirmed in a written quote within one business day, with a one-time setup per stream and a refundable deposit stated in the quote. See how our pricing works.
- Eco-organism membership: €80-€450 per year per stream, depending on eco-organism.
- Eco-contribution: variable, scales with declared tonnage. See the calculation guide.
One mandate, all streams
A single representative mandate can cover any number of streams. You sign once, and the representative handles all the eco-organism dossiers in parallel. Total elapsed time from mandate signature to live IDUs on SYDEREP: 2 to 3 weeks regardless of the number of streams.
Common scoping mistakes
Frequently asked questions
How many EPR streams will my product trigger?
Most consumer products trigger 2 to 4 streams. A pure cosmetic in a jar triggers packaging only (1 stream). A Bluetooth speaker triggers packaging + WEEE + batteries (3 streams). A children’s ride-on toy with a battery triggers toys + WEEE + batteries + packaging (4 streams). The 90-second diagnostic in this guide and our scope-check tool give the answer.
Do I have to pick between Citeo, Léko and Adelphe?
For household packaging, yes, you pick one as your primary accredited eco-organism. Citeo is the largest and most common. Adelphe is owned by Citeo and historically specialises in wine, spirits and glass-heavy packaging. Léko is the independent competitor. All three issue valid IDUs; marketplaces accept any.
Can one mandate cover all streams or do I sign one per stream?
One mandate covers all streams you are in scope of. We list the streams in a single annex, file in parallel with each eco-organism, and you receive multiple IDUs from one operational engagement. The fee is a fixed annual amount per stream (from €190/year excl. VAT, confirmed in a written quote within one business day, with a one-time setup per stream), but the mandate itself is unified.
What happens if I file for packaging but miss WEEE?
Marketplaces flag this immediately on quarterly audits. Amazon France suspends listings; the seller is given 30 days to remediate. ADEME can also issue a mise en demeure for the unregistered stream. Filing a missing stream takes 2 to 3 weeks; during that window listings are typically off.
How do I know if I am in scope of professional packaging (EPRO) or only household packaging?
B2C, selling to French consumers via Amazon, Shopify, marketplaces, is household packaging only. B2B, selling to French companies, hospitals, restaurants, contractors, adds EPRO via Citeo Pro. Pure B2C sellers do not need EPRO. Mixed B2C+B2B sellers need both.
Are construction materials really an EPR stream in France?
Yes, since 1 January 2023. The PMCB stream (Produits et Matériaux de Construction du Bâtiment) covers building materials, panels, insulation, tiles, plumbing fixtures and similar. Operated by Valobat and Ecominéro. Catches a lot of non-EU exporters by surprise.
All stream-specific guides
Ready to register? Send your catalog summary to our contact form for a written quote within one business day. Fixed annual fee per stream, from €190/year excl. VAT: how our pricing works.
Get your fixed quote in one business day
The entry price is public: from €190/year excl. VAT per EPR stream. Tell us your streams, volumes and product references, and you receive a fixed written quote within one business day, before any commitment. Eco-contributions are set by the eco-organisms on their published schedules and stay separate from our fee: we take no percentage on them.