French & EU EPR deadlines

The dates that matter for companies selling into France, with a live countdown.

Date	What happens
2026-07-10	French EPR representative mandatory Article L. 541-10-9-1 applies to every producer not established in France.
2026-08-12	EU packaging regulation (PPWR) applies Producer registration per member state; authorised representatives for cross-border direct sales.
2026-12-31	Join a professional packaging eco-organisme Citeo Pro, Léko Pro or Twiice, ahead of the scheme's operational start.
2027-01-01	Professional packaging eco-contributions start Operational start of the B2B packaging scheme.
2027-02-12	Member states' PPWR penalties due National penalty rules for the PPWR must be in place.

FAQ

Deadline questions

What is the next French EPR deadline?

Joining a professional packaging eco-organisme before 31 December 2026, ahead of eco-contributions starting on 1 January 2027.

Has the French representative deadline passed?

Yes. The requirement has applied since 10 July 2026; producers without a representative should regularise now.

We regularise missing registrations and memberships.