Graphic paper
Required for printed paper distributed in France: catalogs, magazines, books in some cases, advertising prints.
A France-established representative is now compulsory for paper.
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 paper 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 paper 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 Citeo 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 paper, 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.
Citeo, Léko 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 paper costs at the eco-organism in 2026.
These are the Citeo / Léko eco-contributions (€/tonne (printed graphic paper ≤ 224 g/m²)), set on the eco-organism's published barème and separate from our mandataire fee. Indicative highlights from the official 2026 barème.
Recycled-fibre bonus -10% (>=50% recycled fibre); +100% penalty for non-renewable, non-sustainably-managed fibre; recyclability penalties for disruptors (inks, coatings, inserts).
Producers under 5 tonnes/yr are exempt. Governing text: arrêté of 7 December 2023 (EMPAP). 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: Léko 2026 barème. Figures excl. VAT, indicative; see the official barème for the full grid.
How this stream works in France.
The graphic paper stream covers professionally produced printed paper distributed in France, including catalogs, magazines and certain advertising mailings. Excludes packaging paper (which falls under packaging). Citeo and Léko both operate in this stream.
We act as your French authorized representative for paper.
Designation
We sign as your French authorized representative with Citeo.
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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Household packaging
Required for any product sold to French consumers in packaging (boxes, polybags, fillers, bottles, jars).
EcosystemElectrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Required for any product with a plug, battery, cable or electronic component sold to French consumers.
RefashionTextile, household linen and footwear (TLC)
Required for any apparel, linen or footwear product shipped to French consumers.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is liable for the Graphic paper stream?
- The first company placing these products on the French market, with no revenue or volume threshold. Publishers and printed marketing operations with no French establishment, EU or non-EU, distributing printed paper in France. A producer with no French establishment must appoint a mandataire, compulsory since 10 July 2026.
- Which eco-organism covers Graphic paper?
- Citeo and Léko 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 Graphic paper 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.