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Which eco-organisme for chemical products (PCHIM) in France, and how long is it approved?

The approved eco-organismes are EcoDDS, Pyréo, Ecopae.

Last updated 6 November 2026Sources linked below

Approved eco-organismes

Eco-organismeCoversApproval
EcoDDSCategories 3 to 101 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME
PyréoPyrotechnics (category 1)13 July 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME
EcopaeSmall extinguishers (category 2)1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 ADEME

How to choose

Prices, declaration formats and services differ. The approved list and periods are ADEME's; the rates are each eco-organisme's own. We compare them for your product lines before you join, and join in your name. ADEME

See the Chemical products (PCHIM) service page for the published rates.

Price

Our fee. This stream is Enterprise: we quote it in writing after looking at your products and volumes. Setup is €0, and eco-contributions are paid at the eco-organisme's published rate with 0% markup. See pricing and the calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Can we join through you?

Yes. As your representative we join in your name and you receive the IDU. ADEME

Can we change eco-organisme later?

Yes, at the end of a contract period; see keeping your membership when you change representative.

Razvan Toma
Written byRazvan Toma

Razvan Toma is the founder of EPR France Rep, a France-established authorised representative (mandataire) for producers with no French establishment. He has worked in waste management and recycling since 2009, running waste-separation programmes inside large B2B organisations in France for clients including Chanel, Microsoft, Decathlon, Pirelli, IKEA, Vinci, Capgemini and E.Leclerc.

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