Household waste from chemical products that present a significant risk, in 10 regulated categories. 
ADEME Both the content and the container are in the stream. ADEMESources (3)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Produits chimiques (PCHIM)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)
What the stream covers
- Household waste from chemical products that present a significant risk, in 10 regulated categories. ADEME
- Both the content and the container are in the stream. ADEME
Categories
- Pyrotechnics
- Extinguishers
- Hydrocarbon-based products
- Adhesives, sealants and repair products
- Surface treatment and coating products
- Special maintenance and protection products
- Common chemicals
- Solvents and thinners
- Household biocides and plant protection products
- Household fertilisers
The category decides the eco-contribution line you declare. ADEME
Not sure about a product?
Send us the product list: we check each line before you join. See the Chemical products (PCHIM) service page and the scope check.
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
Is the packaging of these products part of this stream?
No. Packaging is declared separately, in household packaging (or professional packaging for goods sold to businesses from 2027). Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — professional packaging (EPRO) scheme pageADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)
Does the stream apply to products sold online from abroad?
Yes. What counts is placing the product on the French market, whatever the sales method.
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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