Construction products and materials (PMCB)
Required for construction products and building materials sold to French professionals or consumers.
A France-established representative is now compulsory for construction (pmcb).
Article L. 541-10-9-1 of the French Environment Code, created by law n° 2026-602 of 8 July 2026, requires any person subject to French EPR without an establishment in France to appoint a representative established in France by written mandate, and subrogates that representative into the obligations for which it accepts the mandate. The rule is horizontal: it applies to construction (pmcb) exactly as it applies to the other French streams, and it does not depend on the PPWR.
The test is establishment in France, not nationality, so a producer based elsewhere in the European Union is covered on the same terms as one based outside it. Within the scope and duration of the mandate we carry the construction (pmcb) obligations; you keep producer status, answer for the accuracy of the data you give us, and remain responsible for any period before the mandate took effect. Read the full breakdown of the statute, including what to do if you already hold a Valobat membership with no representative on the file.
A fixed annual fee, stated in writing before you commit.
Per stream, for producers under the eco-organism flat-fee regime. Your exact fee depends on this stream's declarative regime and your number of product references, never on sales volume.
The quote states the fixed annual fee for construction (pmcb), the one-time setup for the stream and the refundable security deposit. For the twelve months it covers, the number you sign is the number you pay.
Valobat, Ecominéro, Ecomaison, Valdelia set your eco-contributions at their published barème rates. They stay separate from our fee and we take no percentage on them: we prepare and file the declarations that drive them, and help you optimise them.
What construction (pmcb) costs at the eco-organism in 2026.
These are the Ecominéro / Valobat / Valdelia eco-contributions (€/tonne (ready-mix concrete in €/m³)), set on the eco-organism's published barème and separate from our mandataire fee. Indicative highlights from the official 2026 barème.
Reduced rates by recyclability class (R0-R7) and for fired-clay products incorporating >=10% clay waste.
Governing text: arrêté of 10 June 2022 (PMCB). We file the declarations that determine this eco-contribution. It stays separate from our fee, we take no percentage on it, and we help you optimise it.
Source: Ecominéro 2026 barème. Figures excl. VAT, indicative; see the official barème for the full grid.
How this stream works in France.
PMCB (produits et matériaux de construction du bâtiment) is one of the largest and most complex EPR streams, launched in 2023. It splits into category 1, inert mineral materials (concrete, tiles, bricks, ceramics) handled by Ecominéro and Valobat, and category 2, non-inert materials (wood, gypsum, insulation, metals, glass, plastics) handled by Valobat, Ecomaison and Valdelia.
We act as your French authorized representative for construction (pmcb).
Designation
We sign as your French authorized representative with Valobat.
IDU obtained
Your producer ID is registered with the ADEME national producer registry.
Declarations
You report your volumes once a year via our portal. We file with the eco-organism.
Liaison
Audits, questions, regulatory changes: we handle direct communication.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is liable for the Construction products and materials (PMCB) stream?
- The first company placing these products on the French market, with no revenue or volume threshold. Construction product brands with no French establishment, EU or non-EU, selling to the French market through any channel. A producer with no French establishment must appoint a mandataire, compulsory since 10 July 2026.
- Which eco-organism covers Construction products and materials (PMCB)?
- Valobat, Ecominéro, Ecomaison and Valdelia are state-accredited for this stream. Joining any one of them satisfies the obligation; they differ on the published schedule and the declaration format, not on the legal cover. ADEME then publishes the IDU within 2 to 3 weeks.
- What does the Construction products and materials (PMCB) stream cost?
- The eco-contribution follows the eco-organism's published schedule and depends on the volumes you declare, so it is specific to your catalogue. Our fee is separate: a published entry price of EUR 190 per year excluding VAT per stream, with the exact figure fixed in a written quote within one business day.
- Do I still declare in a year with no sales?
- Yes. The membership stays active and the declaration is filed at zero. Cancelling without ending the activity carries the same exposure as never registering: the IDU is removed from the SYDEREP register, and marketplaces that query it continuously delist accordingly.