Wood, laminate, vinyl, carpet and linoleum floor coverings are category 2 construction products, so the producer pays Valobat, Ecomaison or Valdelia; ceramic and stone floors are category 1. The scope notice includes wall, floor and ceiling coverings in article R. 543-289 itself. For wood floors the published rates are close (solid wood €22.95 a tonne at Valobat, €34.30 at Ecomaison); for laminate and plastic floors the gap is wider.Sources (6)
Ministère de la Transition éMinistère de la Transition écologique — Produits et matériaux de construction du secteur du bâtiment (PMCB), page mise à jour le 24 novembre 2025Journal officielJournal officiel — Avis relatif au champ d'application de la filière REP PMCB, JO du 17 juin 2023 (NOR TREP2315866V)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)ValobatValobat — barèmes PMCB
EcomaisonEcomaison — Guide des tarifs Bâtiment, 1er juillet 2026
ValdeliaValdelia — Barème éco-contribution PMCB 2026 (catégorie 2)
The rates, side by side
| Eco-organisme | Product line (code) | Eco-contribution excl. VAT | Rate applies from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valobat | Solid wood flooring > 95% (070101600) | €22.95 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Laminate flooring (070101700) | €54.00 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Plywood flooring with HDF backing (070102000) | €40.50 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Solid wood decking (070101800) | €15.66 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Interior and exterior coverings made of PVC or other polymers (modular) (070102100) | €85.99 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Interior and exterior coverings made of PVC or other polymers (rolls) (070100900) | €97.53 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Textile and carpet (rollers) (070101200) | €86.73 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Valobat | Linoleum (modular+rolls) (070100300) | €51.99 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Valobat |
| Ecomaison | Floors, walls and ceilings: Solid wood flooring > 95% | €34.30 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Ecomaison |
| Ecomaison | Floors, walls and ceilings: MDF and wood-derivative flooring, wall covering or moulding | €40.10 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Ecomaison |
| Ecomaison | Floors, walls and ceilings: Single-resin plastic covering > 95% | €54.00 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Ecomaison |
| Ecomaison | Floors, walls and ceilings: Bio-based covering > 95% | €11.50 / tonne | 1 Jul 2026 Ecomaison |
| Valdelia | Raw wood, classes 1, 2 and 3, > 50% | €30.00 / tonne | 1 Jan 2026 Valdelia |
| Valdelia | Glued wood > 50% | €50.00 / tonne | 1 Jan 2026 Valdelia |
| Valdelia | Flexible PVC > 50% | €30.00 / tonne | 1 Jan 2026 Valdelia |
Worked example
Worked example: a flooring brand sells 400 tonnes of laminate flooring and 300 tonnes of solid wood flooring in France a year.
| Product | Eco-organisme | Calculation | Eco-contribution a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | Valobat | 400 tonnes × €54.00 Valobat | €21,600 |
| Solid wood flooring | Valobat | 300 tonnes × €22.95 Valobat | €6,885 |
| Laminate (MDF and derivatives) | Ecomaison | 400 tonnes × €40.10 Ecomaison | €16,040 |
| Solid wood flooring | Ecomaison | 300 tonnes × €34.30 Ecomaison | €10,290 |
| Laminate (glued wood > 50%) | Valdelia | 400 tonnes × €50.00 Valdelia | €20,000 |
| Solid wood flooring | Valdelia | 300 tonnes × €30.00 Valdelia | €9,000 |
Valobat: €28,485. Ecomaison: €26,330. Valdelia: €29,000. Matching laminate to Valdelia's glued-wood line is our reading of its scale; Valdelia confirms the line when you join. Sources (2)
ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Éléments d'ameublement (EA)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP PMCB : éco-organismes agréés, données
Who is the producer
Under article R. 543-290 of the Environmental Code, the producer is whoever manufactures or has manufactured the product under its own name or brand for use in buildings in France, or imports it or first places it on the French market. The 2023 scope notice names three importers: a French site's client buying abroad, a contractor buying abroad to install, and a distributor buying abroad. Each of them pays “sauf si elles sont en mesure de prouver que l'exportateur a lui-même contribué”, unless they can prove the exporter already contributed. A foreign manufacturer that joins an eco-organisme itself, through a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1, mandatory since 10 July 2026), takes that cost and paperwork off its French customers. Distributors increasingly ask for that proof. Sources (2)LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)Journal officielJournal officiel — Avis relatif au champ d'application de la filière REP PMCB, JO du 17 juin 2023 (NOR TREP2315866V)
How a representative saves you money here
- Choosing the scheme: €2,670 a year between the options in the example.
- Using bio-based lines for linoleum, cork and similar coverings where they qualify.
- Declaring underlays and skirting on their own lines (Valobat rates skirting per metre). ADEME
What we need from you
- Company name, registration and VAT numbers, and the person who signs
- Your product list with the eco-organisme product code for each line (we map it with you) ADEME
- Quantities placed on the French market per line, in the unit the line uses (tonne, m³, m², metre or unit), for the past year and an estimate for the coming one
- Who your French customers are (distributors, contractors, end clients), to settle who is the producer for each flow
Price
Our fee. Construction products are quoted separately, because the work depends on the eco-organisme (Ecominéro takes monthly declarations, Valobat one a year) and on your tonnage. Plus Pro starts at €990 a year for up to 10 tonnes; above that we send a written quote. Setup is €0. Eco-contributions go to the eco-organisme at its published rate, with 0% markup. See pricing or the construction products service.
Frequently asked questions
Is artificial grass a building product?
Household synthetic turf is excluded and belongs to the DIY and garden stream. Valobat has a line for synthetic turf at €100.93 a tonne for building use. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Articles de bricolage et de jardin (ABJ)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP PMCB : éco-organismes agréés, données
Is decking a floor covering?
Outdoor decking on a building's plot is in scope. Valobat rates solid wood decking at €15.66 a tonne. ADEME
Are rugs construction products?
No. Loose rugs are furnishing textiles or furniture, not permanently installed. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Textiles, linge, chaussures (TLC)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Éléments d'ameublement (EA)
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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