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 its own declarations (once a year for most streams). 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.
Which eco-organisations are approved for each stream?
The approved eco-organisations are listed below, stream by stream. We currently register clients with Citeo, Léko and Léko Pro, Ecosystem (electrical equipment, lamps, batteries), Twiice, Refashion, Ecomaison and Valobat. For the other approved eco-organisations, we confirm availability with your quote.
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 | Ecosystem, Batribox | Loose cells and batteries embedded in any device. |
| Toys | Ecomaison | Any product intended for children under 14. |
| Sports, DIY, garden | Ecologic (sports and leisure); Ecomaison, Valobat, Ecologic (DIY and garden) | Sports and leisure articles, 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 | Packaging of products used only by professionals; contributions start on 1 January 2027. |
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.
Which streams apply to my products?
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 your products are used only by professionals, their packaging is professional packaging (EPRO: Citeo Pro, Léko Pro or Twiice).
- Does the product plug, charge or contain a battery? WEEE (Ecosystem or Ecologic) covers electronics. Embedded batteries trigger batteries EPR (we register with 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), Ecologic (sports and leisure), Valobat or Ecominéro, graphic paper.
For an automated first answer, our scope-check diagnostic tool returns a verdict in 90 seconds.
What does each stream cost?
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: €0 to €450 per year per stream, depending on the eco-organism.
- Eco-contribution: variable, scales with declared tonnage. See the calculation guide.
Can one mandate cover all my streams?
Yes. A single representative mandate can cover any number of streams. You sign once, and the representative handles all the eco-organism dossiers in parallel. We file your memberships within two business days of receiving the signed mandate, the first invoice payment and the deposit; each eco-organisation then issues its identifier on its own timing, about seven business days after the membership is validated at Citeo.
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. We file the missing membership within two business days of the signed mandate, first invoice payment and deposit; the identifier then depends on the eco-organisation (about seven business days after the membership is validated at Citeo, after the first declaration has been filed and paid at Ecosystem), and listings are typically off until it is in place.
How do I know if I am in scope of professional packaging (EPRO) or only household packaging?
Professional packaging (EPRO) covers packaging of products used only by professionals. A package also sold to households stays household packaging, even when a business buys it. Products used only by professionals go to EPRO (Citeo Pro, Léko Pro or Twiice); everything also sold to households stays with Citeo or Léko. Contributions and identifiers for professional packaging start on 1 January 2027.
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
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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.