Citeo Soin & Hygiène: joining from abroad through a French authorised representative
What Citeo Soin & Hygiène covers, how a foreign company joins it, and what it costs.
Citeo Soin & Hygiène is an eco-organisme approved in France for: Single-use wipes. A company not established in France joins Citeo Soin & Hygiène 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 Citeo Soin & Hygiène. 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 Citeo Soin & Hygiène at its published tariff, with 0% markup.Sources (2)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)
ADEMEADEME — liste officielle des éco-organismes
What Citeo Soin & Hygiène covers
Who else is approved for these streams
| Stream | Approved eco-organismes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single-use wipes | Citeo Soin & Hygiène | Citeo |
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 Citeo Soin & Hygiène 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 Citeo Soin & Hygiène for each stream it covers for you ADEME |
| Issue the IDU | ADEME, through Citeo Soin & Hygiène | One IDU per stream |
| Declare | We file it from your sales figures | The yearly declaration |
| Pay the eco-contribution | You, at Citeo Soin & Hygiène'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 Citeo Soin & Hygiène?
No. Citeo Soin & Hygiène is an independent eco-organisme approved by the French State. We are an independent representative: we hold your membership with Citeo Soin & Hygiène under our mandate. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
Which eco-organismes cover the same streams?
Single-use wipes: Citeo Soin & Hygiène. Where several are approved for a stream, we compare them for your products and handle the membership. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Textiles sanitaires à usage unique (lingettes)
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