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What EPR rules apply to eBay sellers in France?

Your own IDUs, packaging included.

Last updated 6 November 2026Sources linked below
Quick answer

Your own IDUs, packaging included. eBay asks for EPR numbers, and for packaging on new or used items. eBay.fr A seller with no establishment in France must appoint a representative established in France by written mandate. Légifrance

Without numbers

eBay says it may charge you the matching eco-contributions, and stop you creating listings or restrict existing ones. eBay.fr

Price

Our fee. Standard is €190 a year per eligible stream, Plus is €990 a year for up to three streams in one mandate, with a median saving of €1,071 a year in eco-contributions across our published clothing, footwear, electronics and furniture examples. Setup is €0, and eco-contributions are paid at the eco-organisme's published rate with 0% markup. See pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my supplier's number?

Only if you are not the producer or first importer; shipping from abroad, you normally are.

Where do I enter it?

Account settings, Business details, EPR numbers.

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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