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Which eco-organisme for dIY and garden goods in France, and how long is it approved?

The approved eco-organismes are EcoDDS, Ecologic, Ecomaison, Valobat.

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The approved eco-organismes are EcoDDS, Ecologic, Ecomaison, Valobat. ADEME OCABJ coordinates categories 3 and 4 until 31 December 2027. ADEME

Approved eco-organismes

Eco-organismeCoversApproval
EcoDDSPainters' tools24 February 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME
EcologicCombustion-engine machines24 February 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME
EcomaisonDIY equipment and garden products21 April 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME
ValobatDIY equipment and garden products1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 ADEME

OCABJ coordinates categories 3 and 4 until 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 DIY and garden goods service page for the published rates. ADEME

Price

Our fee. This stream is on Standard: €190 a year, up to 1 tonne a year, with simplified reporting and one declaration a year. Above 1 tonne, Plus at €990 a year covers up to three streams, with a median saving of €1,071 a year in eco-contributions across our published clothing, footwear, electronics and furniture examples, with detailed reporting that optimises your eco-contributions, up to 10 tonnes. 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
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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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