Leisure boats: French EPR authorised representative
Leisure and sports boats.
A company not established in France that sells products of the stream “Leisure boats” 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: APER. EPR France Rep acts as that representative: we hold the membership in your name, obtain your IDU and file your declarations. 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 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)APERAPER — bateaux de plaisance
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).
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
Which eco-organisme covers this stream?
APER. 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 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
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
- Pleasure boats from 2.5 to 24 metres, for personal leisure, sport or training. ADEME
- Sports craft under 4 metres driven by a jet turbine, ridden on the hull (jet skis). ADEME
Not covered:
- Human-powered craft. ADEME
Who is the producer
Anyone who makes, imports or first places pleasure or sports boats on the French market as a business, for payment or free; a retailer or principal whose brand is applied under contract 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 |
|---|---|---|
| APER | All boats in scope | 28 June 2024 to 31 December 2029 ADEME |
Streams that often come with it
- Lubricants and industrial oils: engine oil
- Batteries: on-board batteries
One eco-organisme membership and one IDU per stream. ADEME
Pleasure boats
Which products fall under the French pleasure boats EPR stream?
Pleasure boats from 2.5 to 24 metres, for personal leisure, sport or training. Not covered: human-powered…
Read →Who is the producer for pleasure boats under French EPR?
Anyone who makes, imports or first places pleasure or sports boats on the French market as a business, for payment or…
Read →Which eco-organisme for pleasure boats in France, and how long is it approved?
1 approved: APER (28 June 2024 to 31 December…
Read →Which other French EPR streams apply alongside pleasure boats?
Usually lubricants and industrial oils (engine oil); batteries (on-board batteries). Each stream needs its own membership and…
Read →Who is the producer
| Set-up | Producer for French EPR |
|---|---|
| You sell to French customers and ship from abroad | You Légifrance |
| Your stock is in a French or EU warehouse, sold in your name | You |
| A French distributor imports and resells | The distributor |
| A marketplace buys and resells as retailer | The marketplace |
| A retailer sells your goods under its own brand | The retailer |
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