Selling into France from abroad? A new French law applies.
Since 10 July 2026, every company that places products on the French market without a French establishment must appoint a France-based EPR representative. We become that representative and run your French compliance end to end — for EU and non-EU companies.
Any company that first places products or packaging on the French market without an establishment in France — whether based elsewhere in the EU or outside it — must appoint, by written mandate, an EPR representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1, French Environmental Code, in force since 10 July 2026). The representative joins the eco-organismes, obtains the IDU numbers from ADEME and files declarations across the French EPR streams that apply.Sources (2)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)
ADEMEADEME — French EPR schemes, PROs and IDU register
Three rules now point at every foreign seller
French national law, the EU packaging regulation and marketplace checks all require foreign producers to be registered in France.
French law, since 10 July 2026
Article L. 541-10-9-1 makes a France-established representative mandatory for every producer not established in France, across all EPR streams.
→EU packaging regulation, since 12 August 2026
The PPWR requires producer registration in each member state and an authorised representative for cross-border direct sales.
→Marketplace verification
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano and others request IDU numbers and can deactivate listings without them.
→Built for companies selling into France from abroad
Marketplace & e-commerce sellers
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, TikTok Shop, Shopify stores shipping to French consumers from the EU, UK, US, China or Turkey.
Learn more →EUEU companies without a French entity
German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and other EU brands now caught by France's national representative rule.
Learn more →B2BB2B suppliers & manufacturers
Suppliers selling to French businesses that use the goods — and the new professional packaging scheme from 2027.
Learn more →Every French EPR stream. One representative.
Most sellers fall under packaging plus one or two product streams. One mandate covers all the streams you need.
Household packaging & graphic paper
Citeo, Léko, Adelphe
Professional packaging
Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice
Electrical & electronic equipment
ecosystem, Ecologic, Soren
Batteries
Batribox, ecosystem, Recycler Mon Véhicule
Textiles, linen & shoes
Refashion
Furniture
Ecomaison, Valdelia, Valobat
Toys
Ecomaison
Sports & leisure items
Ecologic
DIY & garden items
EcoDDS, Ecologic, Ecomaison, Valobat
Building products & materials
Valobat, Valdelia, Ecominero, Ecomaison
Chemical products
EcoDDS, PYRéO, Ecopae
Tyres
Aliapur, Tyval
Easy online onboarding: from free calculator to IDU numbers
Use the free calculator
Pick what you sell into France and see your eco-contributions at the official eco-organisme rates, plus our fixed fee. Two minutes, no quote to wait for.
Sign up online
Enter your company details, pay the annual fee by card and e-sign the mandate that appoints us as your France-established EPR representative.
Receive your IDU numbers
We join the eco-organismes in your name, ADEME issues one IDU per stream, and we file your declarations from then on.
Your French EPR compliance, all in one place
Every client gets a personal dashboard: the status of each stream, IDU numbers ready to copy, tasks with deadlines, declarations, documents and invoices.
Compliant or action needed, at a glance.
For Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano and your terms of sale.
We tell you what we need and when, long before an IDU is at risk.
Mandate, certificates and receipts, with our fee kept apart from eco-contributions.
Answer your French EPR questions in minutes
Do I need a French EPR representative?
Answer four questions and get a first view of your obligations.
Start the check →Free EPR Calculator
Packaging, furniture and textiles at the official 2026 eco-organisme rates. Instant, 0% markup.
Calculate →French & EU EPR deadlines
Every key date for 2026–2027 with a live countdown.
See deadlines →Simple, transparent pricing
Annual plans from €190, no setup fee. Eco-contributions passed on at cost, with nothing added.
| Pricing | Standard€190 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | Plus€990 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | Plus Pro€990 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | CustomOn requestFor big producers, over 10 t of packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPR streams included | Up to 3 streams | Up to 3 streams in total | More than 3, scoped with you | |
| Scope in France | Consumers (B2C) | Consumers (B2C) | Consumers and businesses | Any |
| Volume of packaging / year | Under 1 t | Up to 10 t | Up to 10 t | Over 10 t |
| Written mandate, subrogation, authority contact | ||||
| Eco-organisme membership held under our mandate | ||||
| Registration & IDU issuance | ||||
| Annual declaration filed | ||||
| Eco-contribution optimisation | — | |||
| Professional packaging (EPRO) | — | — | ||
| Professional equipment and other professional streams | — | — | ||
| Marketplace support | IDU delivery | IDU delivery, suspension recovery, per-platform checklist | IDU delivery, suspension recovery, per-platform checklist | + dedicated contact |
| Compliance monitoring & automatic alerts | — | |||
| MyEPRrep Dashboard | ||||
| AI-agent ready | — | API access | API access | API access |
| German packaging representation, if you also sell to Germany | ||||
| Eco-contributions | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup |
| Best for | Consumer brands with one stream, usually packaging only, under 1 t of packaging a year | Consumer brands with 2 or 3 streams | Sellers who also sell to businesses | Big producers over 10 t of packaging, more than 3 streams or unusual products |
Eco-contributions are prepaid yearly at cost with 0% markup and settled on your actual declaration. They are separate from the fees above. All prices excl. VAT.
The French EPR references foreign sellers need
Eco-organisme or representative: which do you choose?
An eco-organisme and a mandataire are two different layers, not two options. What each one does, what each one costs, whether you can still join Citeo or Léko directly, and what happens to a membership you already hold.
Read guide →The roleWhat a French EPR mandataire actually is
A mandataire REP is the France-established company that carries your French EPR obligations. Since 10 July 2026 a foreign producer registering or declaring on its own is no longer compliant. What the role covers, what it is not, and why representation without declarations does not exist.
Read guide →ScopeWho needs a French EPR representative?
Who is the producer under French EPR, when a foreign company must appoint a France-based mandataire REP, and worked examples for EU and non-EU sellers.
Read guide →LawFrance's mandatory EPR representative law, explained
Article L. 541-10-9-1 explained: since 10 July 2026 every producer not established in France must appoint a French mandataire REP. Scope, dates, fines.
Read guide →RegistrationIDU number: the French EPR identifier
What the French EPR unique identifier (IDU) is, who issues it, why Amazon.fr and other marketplaces ask for it, and how foreign sellers obtain one.
Read guide →B2B packagingProfessional packaging EPR in France (REP emballages professionnels)
France's new B2B packaging EPR scheme: scope, Citeo Pro, Léko Pro and Twiice, the 31 December 2026 deadline, indicative fees, foreign suppliers.
Read guide →B2B packagingEPRO 2027: who is the producer, and when you must declare
France's professional packaging scheme starts 1 January 2027. The official producer definition, the stated reasons for the postponement, and what each of the three approved eco-organismes says about the first declaration — which is not the same thing.
Read guide →Choosing a providerBest French EPR representative in 2027 — how to choose
There is no official ranking of French EPR mandataires. What there is: a legal test, five checks that actually separate providers, and published prices. Which provider fits which profile, including where we are not the answer.
Read guide →CostsHow much French EPR compliance costs
What French EPR compliance costs a foreign company: eco-contributions set by eco-organismes vs representative service fees, with 2026 figures.
Read guide →EU contextPPWR authorised representatives and the French rule
PPWR Article 45 authorised representatives since 12 August 2026, the proposed suspension's status, and how the French national law differs.
Read guide →How toTriman and the sorting label on your packaging
Household packaging sold in France must carry the Triman logo with a sorting instruction. Where it goes, the exemptions for small packaging, whether a sticker is allowed, and the “FR” tab for products also sold abroad.
Read guide →CostsPackaging choices that lower your French eco-contribution
French household packaging contributions depend on material and weight, with bonuses and penalties on top. Léko's 2026 rates by material, what earns a bonus, what triggers a penalty, and why small sellers on the per-unit tariff see no difference.
Read guide →How toHow to count your units for the French packaging declaration
French household packaging is declared in consumer sales units, not only in kilograms. What a unit is, which declaration applies to you, what to export from your shop, and the minimums on Léko's 2026 tariff.
Read guide →ScopeSelling to both France and Germany
Germany and France each require their own authorised representative, register and fees. What a seller shipping to both countries has to do twice, what can be done once, and how to cover both with one provider.
Read guide →Questions foreign sellers ask
What does EPR stand for?
Extended Producer Responsibility — in French, responsabilité élargie du producteur (REP). The company that first places a product or its packaging on a market pays for its collection and recycling.
Is the French EPR representative requirement a proposal or law?
It is law. Article L. 541-10-9-1 of the French Environmental Code has applied since 10 July 2026.
Do EU companies need a French EPR representative?
Yes, if they are subject to French EPR and not established in France. The French requirement covers EU and non-EU producers alike. Check if you need a French EPR representative →
How much are the fines for not complying with French EPR?
Penalties are set by article L. 541-9-5 of the French Environmental Code: administrative fines of up to €30,000 for failing to register, filing wrong data or not displaying the IDU, up to €7,500 per unit or per tonne placed on the market without meeting the obligation (€1,500 for individuals), and daily penalties of up to €20,000. Marketplaces operating in France can also deactivate your listings. Read the 2026 law and penalties explained →
Does the representative take over my obligations?
Under the 2026 law the representative is subrogated in the EPR obligations covered by the written mandate: memberships, identifiers and declarations are handled in France on your behalf.
Do you take a percentage of eco-contributions?
No. Eco-contributions follow each eco-organisme's public tariff. Our service fee is set by the plan and published: €190 a year on Standard for one stream, €990 a year on Plus for up to three, with a median saving of €1,071 a year in eco-contributions across our published examples.
Which marketplaces check French EPR numbers?
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano, Fnac and other platforms operating in France request sellers' IDUs because article L. 541-10-9 of the Code de l'environnement puts the EPR obligations for products sold through a marketplace on the marketplace itself, unless the seller already covers them. Asking for your IDU is how a platform establishes that you do.
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