Chemical products: French EPR authorised representative
Household chemical products and their containers.
A company not established in France that sells products of the stream “Chemical products” in France must appoint an authorised representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code, mandatory since 10 July 2026) and join an approved eco-organisme: EcoDDS, Ecopae, Pyréo. EPR France Rep acts as that representative: we hold the membership in your name, obtain your IDU and file your declarations. This stream is Enterprise: we quote it in writing after looking at your products and volumes. Setup is €0. Eco-contributions are paid to the eco-organisme at its published rate, with 0% markup.Sources (2)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)EcoDDSEcoDDS — produits chimiques
Official eco-contributions for this stream
Excluding VAT, at each eco-organisme's published 2026 tariff, with the source on every stream.
Chemical products Produits chimiquesEcoDDS, Ecopae, PyréoEcoDDS
Rates in the eco-organisme's published tariff (linked).
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. 
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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
One IDU for every channel
The IDU we obtain for this stream is the number Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano, Zalando and other marketplaces ask for, and the one you display on your own Shopify or WooCommerce store. One membership covers all your sales to France.
Frequently asked questions
Which eco-organisme covers this stream?
EcoDDS, Ecopae, Pyréo. Where several are approved, we compare them for your products and handle the membership. ADEME
What does the representative cost for this stream?
This stream is Enterprise: we quote it in writing after looking at your products and volumes. Setup is €0. Eco-contributions are separate and paid to the eco-organisme at its published rate. ADEME
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
Do I also need household packaging?
Yes, if you ship to French consumers: every parcel is household packaging, a separate stream with its own IDU. Plus covers both in one mandate. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)
What ADEME says the stream covers
- Household waste from chemical products that present a significant risk, in 10 regulated categories. ADEME
- Both the content and the container are in the stream. ADEME
Categories
- Pyrotechnics
- Extinguishers
- Hydrocarbon-based products
- Adhesives, sealants and repair products
- Surface treatment and coating products
- Special maintenance and protection products
- Common chemicals
- Solvents and thinners
- Household biocides and plant protection products
- Household fertilisers
Who is the producer
Anyone who, as a business, makes in France, imports or first places chemical products on the market, intended to be supplied for payment or free to the end user; under a retailer's brand only, the retailer is the producer. ADEME
Since 10 July 2026 a producer with no establishment in France must appoint a representative established in France by written mandate. Légifrance
Approved eco-organismes
| Eco-organisme | Covers | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| EcoDDS | Categories 3 to 10 | 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME |
| Pyréo | Pyrotechnics (category 1) | 13 July 2022 to 31 December 2027 ADEME |
| Ecopae | Small extinguishers (category 2) | 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 ADEME |
Bonuses and penalties (2025)
| Criterion | Effect |
|---|---|
| Water-based paints without hazard pictogram | €5 per tonne bonus ADEME |
| Extinguisher with 5% to 50% recycled powder | €0.30 per unit bonus ADEME |
Streams that often come with it
- DIY and garden goods: painters' tools
- Household packaging and printed paper: outer packaging
One eco-organisme membership and one IDU per stream. ADEME
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Read →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