Usually days, and the eco-organisme sets the pace. In a collective scheme, the eco-organisme you join registers you in SYDEREP and sends you your IDU; you cannot register individually. 
ADEME Since 10 July 2026 a producer not established in France must first appoint a representative established in France by written mandate. 
LégifranceSources (3)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)Octopia (Cdiscount MarketplaOctopia (Cdiscount Marketplace) — Comment déclarer vos IDU ? (23 octobre 2026)
The steps and how long each takes
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Written mandate, signed online | Minutes |
| Eco-organisme membership, one per stream | Depends on the eco-organisme ADEME |
| IDU issued by ADEME | Typically days after the eco-organisme registers you |
| Marketplace validation | On the marketplace's own schedule Octopia (Cdiscount Marketpla |
What slows it down
- Company details that do not match your registration documents.
- Product streams found late, so a second membership starts after the first.
- Entering the IDU for the wrong stream on a marketplace. See rejected IDUs. ADEME
If you are not established in France
A company with no establishment in France that is the producer must appoint a representative established in France by written mandate, since 10 July 2026. Légifrance The representative joins the eco-organismes in your name and you receive the IDUs.
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 ADEME issue the IDU faster?
No. In a collective scheme the eco-organisme registers you; ADEME does not generate the IDU itself. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
Can we sell while we wait?
The duty applies from your first sale in France. Start the mandate before you list.
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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