France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system requires companies placing products on the French market to take responsibility for their post-consumer waste. Effective from January 1, 2022, the regulation mandates producers to either contribute to an approved eco-organization or implement an individual waste management system. Companies must register and obtain a Unique Identifier (UID), submit annual declarations by May 31, and provide transparent information on environmental characteristics and sorting instructions (e.g., the Triman logo).

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France EPR Regulations for Manufacturers, Importers and Ecommerce

The French EPR law applies to all entities—regardless of their location—who manufacture, import, sell, or place packaging waste-generating products on the French market. This includes e-commerce sellers shipping directly to French consumers. The regulation aims to increase recyclability and reduce environmental impact, with oversight by ADEME and the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

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Covered and Exempted Packaging under France EPR

Covered packaging includes household packaging, printed paper, professional catering packaging, EEE packaging, toys, textiles, automotive parts, oils, and tobacco filters. Exceptions apply to glass beverage packaging and packaging with a surface area less than 10 cm² (eligible for digital labeling). Also, cylindrical or spherical packaging under 20 cm² may display information via digital means.

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Who Must Register under France EPR

Any company (including foreign sellers and online platforms) that places packaged products on the French market must register. This includes:

• Manufacturers and producers of packaging or packaged products
• Importers and distributors selling to end users in France
• E-commerce platforms shipping products to France

They must obtain a Unique Identifier (UID) and comply with labeling, data submission, and waste management obligations.

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France EPR Data Reporting

Producers must report to their eco-organization by May 31 each year on:

• Products placed on the market
• Recyclability and presence of hazardous substances
• Amount of recycled content and reuse potential

Data must be submitted electronically and made publicly accessible in a reusable format. Eco-organizations forward this data to ADEME via SYDEREP.

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France EPR Schedule and Deadlines

Important compliance deadlines include:

• Annual declaration deadline: May 31
• Eco-design plan updates every 5 years
• UID display on invoices and websites must be continuous

Late or incorrect submissions can result in administrative penalties.

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France EPR Fees and Penalties

Non-compliance can result in:

• Fines of up to €30,000 for missing UID or false reporting
• Up to €15,000 for legal entities for failing to display environmental information or the Triman logo
• Daily penalties of up to €20,000 until compliance is restored

Fees paid to eco-organizations cover waste collection, sorting, and data processing.

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Common EPR Compliance Challenges In France

Businesses often face hurdles like:

• Identifying applicable product categories
• Managing multiple EPR streams (e.g., textiles and packaging)
• Providing correct environmental labeling and Triman logo placement
• Generating and formatting data for ADEME’s SYDEREP platform

Professional support can greatly reduce the risk of fines and ensure ongoing compliance.

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Why choose RegSurance as your France EPR Compliance Partner

RegSurance is a trusted EPR compliance service provider for international businesses needing to comply with France packaging EPR rules. We support manufacturers, importers, and e-commerce sellers with complete EPR solutions — including EPR registration, packaging compliance assessments, ongoing regulatory updates, and accurate EPR data reporting for France. With our in-depth knowledge of French EPR requirements, we ensure your business stays fully compliant and up to date with changing legislation.

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