EPR registration in France,
step by step.
There is no single “EPR France” counter. Registration means joining the right eco-organism for each stream you sell in, then receiving your IDU from ADEME through the SYDEREP registry. If your company is not established in France, a France-established authorized representative does this in your name. Here is the exact path, the timeline and the costs.
- ✓ Membership proof in 48–72h
- ✓ IDU in 2 to 3 weeks
- ✓ Published pricing from €49/mo per stream
The five steps
France has 10+ streams (packaging, WEEE, batteries, textile, furniture, toys, sports/DIY, paper, construction). Most sellers owe 2 to 4. Map your catalogue before anything else, registering for the wrong streams wastes fees, missing one leaves you exposed.
Details →Producers not established in France, EU or non-EU, cannot register alone: eco-organism adherence and the ADEME registry require a French counterpart. The mandate is a civil-law power of attorney (Code civil, Art. 1984 et seq.), signed electronically, no notary.
Details →Citeo, Léko or Adelphe for household packaging; Ecosystem or Ecologic for WEEE; Refashion for textile; Ecomaison for furniture, toys and sports; Valobat or Ecominéro for construction. Proof of membership is issued within 48 to 72 hours, this is the document marketplaces accept to lift suspensions.
Details →The eco-organism transmits your file to the national producer registry (SYDEREP). ADEME issues one Identifiant Unique (IDU) per stream, typically within 2 to 3 weeks. The IDU is public and queried by Amazon, Cdiscount, ManoMano and French B2B buyers.
Details →Add the IDU to your marketplace seller accounts, invoices and legal notices where required. Declare your volumes placed on the French market every year and pay the eco-contributions, this is what keeps the IDU valid.
Which eco-organism registers which products
| Stream | Eco-organism(s) | Typical products |
|---|---|---|
| Household packaging | Citeo, Léko, Adelphe | Any packaged consumer good |
| Professional packaging (EPRO) | Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice | B2B transport packaging, pallets, films |
| WEEE | Ecosystem, Ecologic | Anything with a plug, cable or chip |
| Batteries | Ecosystem (ex-Corepile), Screlec | Standalone and embedded batteries |
| Textile (TLC) | Refashion | Apparel, footwear, household linen |
| Furniture (DEA) | Ecomaison, Valdelia (B2B) | Furniture, mattresses, bedding |
| Toys / Sports & DIY | Ecomaison | Toys, sports gear, tools, garden |
| Graphic paper | Citeo (paper) | Catalogs, manuals, printed matter |
| Construction (PMCB) | Valobat, Ecominéro | Building products and materials |
Eco-organism details and 2026 fees on the eco-organism dossiers.
Documents you will need
- Company registration extract (equivalent of a Kbis: Companies House extract, Handelsregisterauszug, business licence…)
- Legal representative identity and signing authority
- Product catalogue mapped to streams, with volumes placed on the French market (estimates accepted for year one)
- The signed civil mandate (we prepare it for e-signature)
Full list with per-stream specifics: required documents checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one central EPR register in France?
One registry, several doors. ADEME runs the national producer registry (SYDEREP) that issues the IDU, but you cannot register there directly: registration flows through the eco-organism of each stream (Citeo for household packaging, Ecosystem or Ecologic for WEEE, Refashion for textile…). One IDU per stream, all published on the public SYDEREP teleservice.
How long does EPR registration take in France?
With a complete file: eco-organism membership proof within 48 to 72 hours of mandate signature, and the formal IDU from ADEME within 2 to 3 weeks. Suspended marketplace sellers get their listings back with the membership proof, before the IDU arrives.
Can I register without a French company or address?
Not alone. A producer not established in France must appoint a France-established authorized representative who signs the eco-organism adherence and obtains the IDU in the producer’s name. That is the service we provide. Appointing a representative does not create a French establishment or tax presence for you.
How does WEEE registration work in France specifically?
WEEE (electrical and electronic equipment) follows the same two layers: adherence to Ecosystem or Ecologic, then the IDU via SYDEREP. Specifics: fees are set per equipment category, embedded batteries need a separate battery-stream registration, and B2B invoices must display the visible eco-contribution. There is no separate "WEEE number" beyond the IDU.
Does Amazon’s Pay-on-Behalf count as EPR registration?
No. Pay-on-Behalf means Amazon collects and pays eco-contributions for sales on Amazon only. It does not register you, does not produce an IDU, and does not cover any other channel (your webshop, Cdiscount, B2B). ADEME still lists you as non-compliant. See our Pay-on-Behalf vs registration comparison.
What does EPR registration cost in France?
Three components: (1) our representative fee, published per stream from €49/month (Light tier) plus setup from €690; (2) the eco-organism membership floor, roughly €80 to €450 per year per stream; (3) the eco-contributions themselves, proportional to your volumes, billed at cost. Most sellers with 2 streams budget €2,000 to €5,000 for year one. The calculator gives your exact figure in 60 seconds.
I registered for EPR in Germany (LUCID). Do I need to register in France separately?
Yes. EPR is national: LUCID, Ecoembes or CONAI registrations have no effect in France. Every country where you place products on the market requires its own registration and its own representative if you are not established there. France issues its own IDU through ADEME.
Related reading
- Amazon Pay-on-Behalf vs registering yourself
- EU company with no French entity? You must register too
- The annual declaration calendar, stream by stream
- Complete EPR France budget for a foreign seller
See your price before you commit
Our pricing is published, not hidden behind a quote form. Use the cost calculator for an instant estimate across every EPR stream that applies to you, then start your application when you are ready.