Selling in France?
Appoint your EPR Representative.
Since 10 July 2026, every company selling into France without a French establishment must appoint a France-based EPR representative. We become that representative, obtain your IDU numbers and file your declarations from your figures, from €190 a year per eligible stream. Established in France? We run it for you the same way, at the same price.
Any company that first places products or packaging on the French market without an establishment in France — whether based elsewhere in the EU or outside it — must appoint, by written mandate, an EPR representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1, French Environmental Code, in force since 10 July 2026). The representative joins the eco-organismes, obtains the IDU numbers from ADEME and files declarations across the French EPR streams that apply.Sources (2)
LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-10-9-1 of the Environmental Code (full text)
ADEMEADEME — French EPR schemes, PROs and IDU register
Three rules now point at every foreign seller
French national law, the EU packaging regulation and marketplace checks all require foreign producers to be registered in France.
French law, since 10 July 2026
Article L. 541-10-9-1 makes a France-established representative mandatory for every producer not established in France, across all EPR streams.
→EU packaging regulation, since 12 August 2026
The PPWR requires producer registration in each member state and an authorised representative for cross-border direct sales.
→Marketplace verification
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano and others request IDU numbers and can deactivate listings without them.
→Built for companies selling into France from abroad
Marketplace & e-commerce sellers
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, TikTok Shop, Shopify stores shipping to French consumers from the EU, UK, US, China or Turkey.
Learn more →EUEU companies without a French entity
German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and other EU brands now caught by France's national representative rule.
Learn more →B2BB2B suppliers & manufacturers
Suppliers selling to French businesses that use the goods — and the new professional packaging scheme from 2027.
Learn more →Every French EPR stream. One representative.
Most sellers fall under packaging plus one or two product streams. One mandate covers all the streams you need.
Household packaging & graphic paper
Citeo, Léko, Adelphe
Professional packaging
Citeo Pro, Léko Pro, Twiice
Electrical & electronic equipment
ecosystem, Ecologic, Soren
Batteries
Batribox, ecosystem, Recycler Mon Véhicule
Textiles, linen & shoes
Refashion
Furniture
Ecomaison, Valdelia, Valobat
Toys
Ecomaison
Sports & leisure items
Ecologic
DIY & garden items
EcoDDS, Ecologic, Ecomaison, Valobat
Building products & materials
Valobat, Valdelia, Ecominero, Ecomaison
Chemical products
EcoDDS, PYRéO, Ecopae
Tyres
Aliapur, France Recyclage Pneumatiques, Tyval
Easy online onboarding: from free calculator to IDU numbers
Use the free calculator
Pick what you sell into France and see your eco-contributions at the official eco-organisme rates, plus our fixed fee. Two minutes, no quote to wait for. ADEME
Sign up online
Enter your company details, pay the annual fee by card and e-sign the mandate that appoints us as your France-established EPR representative.
Receive your IDU numbers
We join the eco-organismes in your name, ADEME issues one IDU per stream, and we file your declarations from then on. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
Your French EPR compliance, all in one place
Every client gets a personal dashboard: the status of each stream, IDU numbers ready to copy, tasks with deadlines, declarations, documents and invoices.
Compliant or action needed, at a glance.
For Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano and your terms of sale.
We tell you what we need and when, long before an IDU is at risk. ADEME
Mandate, certificates and receipts, with our fee kept apart from eco-contributions.
Answer your French EPR questions in minutes
Do I need a French EPR representative?
Answer four questions and get a first view of your obligations.
Start the check →Free EPR Calculator
Packaging, furniture and textiles at the official 2026 eco-organisme rates. Instant, 0% markup.
Calculate →French & EU EPR deadlines
Every key date for 2026–2027 with a live countdown.
See deadlines →Simple, transparent pricing
Annual plans from €190, no setup fee. Eco-contributions passed on at cost, with nothing added.
| Pricing | Standard€190 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | Plus€990 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | Plus Pro€990 / yearOne-time setup: €0 | CustomOn requestFor big producers, over 10 t in one stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPR streams included | Up to 3 streams | Up to 3 streams in total | More than 3, scoped with you | |
| Scope in France | Consumers (B2C) | Consumers (B2C) | Consumers and businesses | Any |
| Weight per stream / year | Up to 1 t | Up to 10 t | Up to 10 t | Over 10 t |
| Written mandate, subrogation, authority contact | ||||
| Eco-organisme membership held under our mandate | ||||
| Registration & IDU issuance | ||||
| Annual declaration filed | ||||
| Eco-contribution optimisation | — | |||
| Professional packaging (EPRO) | — | — | ||
| Professional equipment and other professional streams | — | — | ||
| Marketplace support | IDU delivery | IDU delivery, suspension recovery, per-platform checklist | IDU delivery, suspension recovery, per-platform checklist | + dedicated contact |
| Compliance monitoring & automatic alerts | — | |||
| MyEPRrep Dashboard | ||||
| AI-agent ready | — | API access | API access | API access |
| German packaging representation, if you also sell to Germany | ||||
| Eco-contributions | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup | At cost, 0% markup |
| Best for | Consumer brands with 1 to 3 streams, up to 1 t a year per stream: simplified reporting, one declaration a year | Brands that want detailed reporting to lower their eco-contributions, up to 10 t | Sellers who also sell to businesses | Big producers over 10 t in one stream, more than 3 streams or unusual products |
Eco-contributions are prepaid yearly at cost with 0% markup and settled on your actual declaration. They are separate from the fees above. All prices excl. VAT.
The French EPR references foreign sellers need
Eco-organisme or representative: which do you choose?
An eco-organisme and a mandataire are two different layers, not two options. What each one does, what each one costs, whether you can still join Citeo or Léko directly, and what happens to a membership you already hold. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover
What a French EPR mandataire actually is
A mandataire REP is the France-established company that carries your French EPR obligations. Since 10 July 2026 a foreign producer registering or declaring on its own is no longer compliant. What the role covers, what it is not, and why representation without declarations does not exist. Légifrance
Who needs a French EPR representative?
Who is the producer under French EPR, when a foreign company must appoint a France-based mandataire REP, and worked examples for EU and non-EU sellers.
Read guide →France's mandatory EPR representative law, explained
Article L. 541-10-9-1 explained: since 10 July 2026 every producer not established in France must appoint a French mandataire REP. Scope, dates, fines. Légifrance
IDU number: the French EPR identifier
What the French EPR unique identifier (IDU) is, who issues it, why Amazon.fr and other marketplaces ask for it, and how foreign sellers obtain one. ADEME
Professional packaging EPR in France (REP emballages professionnels)
France's new B2B packaging EPR scheme: scope, Citeo Pro, Léko Pro and Twiice, the 31 December 2026 deadline, indicative fees, foreign suppliers. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — professional packaging (EPRO) scheme pageADEMEADEME — Filière REP Emballages ménagers et papiers (EMPAP)
Questions foreign sellers ask
What does EPR stand for?
Extended Producer Responsibility — in French, responsabilité élargie du producteur (REP). The company that first places a product or its packaging on a market pays for its collection and recycling.
Is the French EPR representative requirement a proposal or law?
It is law. Article L. 541-10-9-1 of the French Environmental Code has applied since 10 July 2026. Légifrance
Do EU companies need a French EPR representative?
Yes, if they are subject to French EPR and not established in France. The French requirement covers EU and non-EU producers alike. Check if you need a French EPR representative →
How much are the fines for not complying with French EPR?
Penalties are set by article L. 541-9-5 of the French Environmental Code: administrative fines of up to €30,000 for failing to register, filing wrong data or not displaying the IDU, up to €7,500 per unit or per tonne placed on the market without meeting the obligation (€1,500 for individuals), and daily penalties of up to €20,000. Marketplaces operating in France can also deactivate your listings. Read the 2026 law and penalties explained → Sources (2)LégifranceLégifrance — article L. 541-9-5 of the Environmental Code (sanctions)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)
Does the representative take over my obligations?
Under the 2026 law the representative is subrogated in the EPR obligations covered by the written mandate: memberships, identifiers and declarations are handled in France on your behalf.
Do you take a percentage of eco-contributions?
No. Eco-contributions follow each eco-organisme's public tariff. Our service fee is set by the plan and published: €190 a year on Standard for one stream, €990 a year on Plus for up to three, with a median saving of €1,071 a year in eco-contributions across our published clothing, footwear, electronics and furniture examples.
Which marketplaces check French EPR numbers?
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, ManoMano, Fnac and other platforms operating in France request sellers' IDUs because article L. 541-10-9 of the Code de l'environnement puts the EPR obligations for products sold through a marketplace on the marketplace itself, unless the seller already covers them. Asking for your IDU is how a platform establishes that you do. Sources (2)
Ministère de l'ÉcologieMinistère de l'Écologie — FAQ places de marché, article L. 541-10-9 (version du 1er août 2022)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)
Ready to sell in France, fully EPR-compliant?
Start your mandate online today: we register you with the eco-organismes, obtain your IDU and file your declaration. Sources (2)ADEMEADEME — all about the unique identifier (IDU)ADEMEADEME — which producers the EPR schemes cover