Perforating medical devices used by patients in self-treatment and self-test users. 
ADEME Since 1 January 2021, the electrical or electronic equipment attached to them (inserters and pumps). ADEMESources (3)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Dispositifs médicaux perforants (DISP-MED)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)
What the stream covers
- Perforating medical devices used by patients in self-treatment and self-test users. ADEME
- Since 1 January 2021, the electrical or electronic equipment attached to them (inserters and pumps). ADEME
What it does not cover
- Waste of health professionals. ADEME
Categories
- Lancets and lancing devices
- Pen needles
- Needles
- Micro-infusers
- Transfer sets
- Catheters
- All-in-one catheters
- Pens with fixed or retractable needle
- Syringes with needle
- Imijects
- Self-test lancing devices
- Inserters without electronics
- Inserters with electronics
- Pumps with electronics
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 Medical sharps of patients in self-treatment service page and the scope check. ADEME
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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