APER: joining from abroad through a French authorised representative
What APER covers, how a foreign company joins it, and what it costs.
APER is an eco-organisme approved in France for: Leisure boats. A company not established in France joins APER through an authorised representative established in France, mandatory since 10 July 2026 (article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code). EPR France Rep files the membership in your name, obtains your IDU and files your declarations with APER. This stream is covered by Plus: €990 a year for up to three streams in one mandate, consumer or professional (Plus Pro). Setup is €0. Eco-contributions are paid to APER at its published tariff, with 0% markup.Sources (3)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)APERAPER — bateaux de plaisance
ADEMEADEME — liste officielle des éco-organismes
What APER covers
Official eco-contributions for this stream
Excluding VAT, at each eco-organisme's published 2026 tariff, with the source on every stream.
Leisure boats Bateaux de plaisanceAPERAPER
Rates in the eco-organisme's published tariff (linked).
Who else is approved for these streams
| Stream | Approved eco-organismes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure boats | APER | APER |
Several eco-organismes can be approved for the same stream; you choose one, and can usually change at the end of a contract year, within the notice its contract sets. ADEME
Joining APER through us, step by step
| Step | Who does it | What you end up with |
|---|---|---|
| Sign the mandate | You, online in the portal | A France-based representative on record |
| File the membership | We do, in your company's name | Membership of APER for each stream it covers for you |
| Issue the IDU | ADEME, through APER | One IDU per stream |
| Declare | We file it from your sales figures | The yearly declaration |
| Pay the eco-contribution | You, at APER's published rate | No markup from us |
What we do for you
1. Scope analysis
We map your products, packaging and sales flows to the French EPR streams and confirm whether you are the producer for each.
2. Written mandate
We act as your France-established EPR representative under article L. 541-10-9-1 and are subrogated in the obligations covered. Légifrance
3. Eco-organisme memberships
Where several eco-organismes are approved, we compare them for your mix and handle each membership. ADEME
4. IDU numbers
One IDU per stream via ADEME's SYDEREP register, ready for Amazon.fr, Cdiscount and other marketplaces. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
5. Declarations
We collect your units, weights and materials and file each declaration on the schedule of your plan and eco-organisme: once a year per stream on Standard. ADEME
6. Authority contact & watch
We handle French authority and eco-organisme correspondence and keep you ahead of changes. ADEME
Frequently asked questions
Is EPR France Rep affiliated with APER?
No. APER is an independent eco-organisme approved by the French State. We are an independent representative: we hold your membership with APER under our mandate. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Bateaux de plaisance ou de sportADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
Which eco-organismes cover the same streams?
Leisure boats: APER. Where several are approved for a stream, we compare them for your products and handle the membership. ADEME
What does the representative cost for this stream?
This stream is covered by Plus: €990 a year for up to three streams in one mandate, consumer or professional (Plus Pro). Setup is €0. Eco-contributions are separate and paid to the eco-organisme at its published rate.
How long does it take to get the IDU?
Once the membership is filed, the eco-organisme registers you and ADEME issues the IDU, typically a few days after you sign the mandate. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
Get started today
Sign your mandate online: we register you with the eco-organismes and obtain your IDU. Official rates, 0% markup. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover