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French EPR Registration in France

A practical guide to French EPR Registration for packaging sold in France: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers placing packaged goods on the French market; Online sellers shipping to French consumers

Authority

ADEME and approved eco-organisations

Legal basis

French EPR rules under the AGEC law

Local representative

Not applicable — the producer is responsible

Timeline

Before market placement; declarations are periodic

Cost

Eco-organisation fees depend on material and volume

If you do not comply

Sales restrictions and fines

Who needs this

Producers placing packaged goods on the French market
Online sellers shipping to French consumers

Documents you need

Unique Identification Number (UIN)
Eco-organisation contract
Annual declarations

Compliance checklist

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Unique Identification Number (UIN)
Eco-organisation contract
Annual declarations

How to comply

Obtain a UIN through ADEME
Join an approved eco-organisation
Declare packaging volumes
Keep proof for marketplaces

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: French EPR Registration — France
Product category: Packaging
Authority: ADEME and approved eco-organisations
Legal basis: French EPR rules under the AGEC law

Documents we already have:
  1. Unique Identification Number (UIN)
  2. Eco-organisation contract
  3. Annual declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under French EPR Registration in France?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before market placement; declarations are periodic.

Eco-organisation fees depend on material and volume.

Common rejection reasons

No UIN
Missing eco-organisation membership
Declarations inconsistent with sales data

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.