French EPR for companies established elsewhere in the EU
Being registered at home does not cover France. Since July 2026, French law requires EU companies to appoint a French representative too.
An EU company without an establishment in France that sells products in scope directly to French customers is the producer in France. Since 10 July 2026, article L. 541-10-9-1 requires it to appoint a French EPR representative — a national rule that applies regardless of the EU debate on PPWR authorised representatives.
What you are dealing with
Home registration isn't enough
LUCID in Germany or Verpact in the Netherlands does not cover France; producer status is per country.
National French rule
The French requirement is national law, not only the EU packaging regulation.
B2B from 2027
Selling to French businesses that use the goods? Professional packaging applies from 1 January 2027.
How we handle it
Scope by sales flow
Direct to consumers, to business end users, or via French resellers — each flow is assessed.
French representative mandate
Covering every stream you fall under.
Memberships and IDUs
Household and professional packaging plus product streams.
German & French-speaking support
Contact in English, French or German.
Common questions
We are a German company selling to French consumers. Do we need a French representative?
Yes. You are the producer in France and not established there, so French law requires a French EPR representative.
If the EU suspends PPWR representatives, is the French rule gone too?
No. The French requirement is national law in force since 10 July 2026 and applies independently.
We sell only through a French distributor. Are we affected?
If the distributor buys and resells your goods, the distributor is the producer in France and you are not.
Get your written scope
Tell us what you sell into France and receive a fixed quote.