Léko: joining from abroad through a French authorised representative
What Léko covers, how a foreign company joins it, and what it costs.
Léko is an eco-organisme approved in France for: Household packaging and graphic paper. A company not established in France joins Léko 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 Léko. Standard costs €190 a year for one stream and Plus €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 examples. Setup is €0. Eco-contributions are paid to Léko at its published tariff, with 0% markup.Sources (3)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)
LékoLéko — Barème Emballages ménagers & Papiers 2026 (14 Nov 2025)
ADEMEADEME — liste officielle des éco-organismes
Official eco-contributions for this stream
Excluding VAT, at each eco-organisme's published 2026 tariff, with the source on every stream. Where an eco-organisme publishes a basic rate and a lower rate per product, both are shown.
Household packaging and graphic paper Emballages ménagers et papiers graphiquesCiteo, Léko, AdelpheLéko9 rates
| Product | Official basic rate | Official rate with Plus | Savings / 1,000 units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | €0.0645 / kg | €0.0645 / kg | — |
| Aluminium | €0.246 / kg | €0.246 / kg | — |
| Paper and cardboard | €0.255 / kg | €0.255 / kg | — |
| Glass | €0.02 / kg | €0.02 / kg | — |
| Clear PET bottles | €0.68 / kg | €0.68 / kg | — |
| PE packaging, rigid or flexible | €0.748 / kg | €0.748 / kg | — |
| Packaging containing PVC | €2.72 / kg | €2.72 / kg | — |
| Wood, cork | €0.255 / kg | €0.255 / kg | — |
| Graphic paper (under 5 t a year exempt) | €92.00 / t | €92.00 / t | — |
Savings shown are rate differences multiplied by 1,000, before eligibility limits, minimum contributions and service fees. Use the calculator for your annual estimate.
Conditions and minimums: Refashion's basic rate is only open below 5,000 textile items a year · Ecologic may require its standard rates above 5 tonnes of electrical products a year · Ecomaison's basic furniture rate needs under 1,000 items, 15 tonnes and €2 million of furniture sales a year · Ecomaison's basic toy rate needs under 15,000 pieces, under 15 tonnes in total and at most 10 kg a piece. Léko: household packaging also has a per-unit part and a €110 yearly minimum. Ecologic: €200 yearly minimum. Batribox: €200 yearly minimum per battery category. Ecomaison DIY and garden: the flat basic rate is open below 10,000 pieces and 15 tonnes a year. Electronics use Ecologic's standard rate and, where Ecologic lists a penalty (for example a battery that cannot be removed), the higher rate. Basic rates for electronics are available while you declare under 5 tonnes a year; above that, Ecologic may ask you to declare at its standard rates.
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.
3. Eco-organisme memberships
Where several eco-organismes are approved, we compare them for your mix and handle each membership.
4. IDU numbers
One IDU per stream via ADEME's SYDEREP register, ready for Amazon.fr, Cdiscount and other marketplaces.
5. Declarations
We collect your units, weights and materials and file on schedule, quarterly or annually.
6. Authority contact & watch
We handle French authority and eco-organisme correspondence and keep you ahead of changes.
Frequently asked questions
We are already a member of Léko. What changes?
Your membership moves under our mandate, your IDU stays, and contributions already paid are not paid again.
Is EPR France Rep affiliated with Léko?
No. Léko is an independent eco-organisme approved by the French State. We are an independent representative: we hold your membership with Léko under our mandate.
Which eco-organismes cover the same streams?
Household packaging and graphic paper: Citeo, Léko, Adelphe. Where several are approved for a stream, we compare them for your products and handle the membership.
What does the representative cost for this stream?
Standard costs €190 a year for one stream and Plus €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 examples. 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 in one to three weeks.
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