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Packaging EPR Registration in France

Q: What is the first step for Packaging EPR Registration?

Register the packaging volumes with the national scheme. Registration before first placement; reporting is periodic.

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

Who needs it

Anyone placing packaged goods on the market must register as a packaging producer and finance collection; Importers and distance sellers shipping into France

Authority

Eco-mobilier

Legal basis

AGEC Law 2020-105

Local representative

A local entity or authorised representative is required

Timeline

Registration before first placement; reporting is periodic

Cost

Fees scale with material type, weight, and recyclability

If you do not comply

Fines, sales restrictions, and marketplace delisting

Who needs this

Anyone placing packaged goods on the market must register as a packaging producer and finance collection
Importers and distance sellers shipping into France

Documents you need

Producer registration number
Producer registration or scheme membership
Packaging volume and material declarations
Recycling or EPR fee payments

Compliance checklist

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Producer registration number
Producer registration or scheme membership
Packaging volume and material declarations
Recycling or EPR fee payments

How to comply

Register the packaging volumes with the national scheme
Classify packaging by material and component
Register as a producer or join a compliance scheme
Declare volumes and pay the applicable fees

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Packaging EPR Registration — France
Product category: Packaging
Authority: Eco-mobilier
Legal basis: AGEC Law 2020-105

Documents we already have:
  1. Producer registration number
  2. Producer registration or scheme membership
  3. Packaging volume and material declarations
  4. Recycling or EPR fee payments

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Packaging 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

Registration before first placement; reporting is periodic.

Fees scale with material type, weight, and recyclability.

Common rejection reasons

No registration before the first sale
No producer registration or scheme membership
Volumes under-declared
Wrong material classification

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.

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FAQ

Who needs Packaging EPR Registration in France?

Anyone placing packaged goods on the market must register as a packaging producer and finance collection Importers and distance sellers shipping into France.

What documents are required for Packaging EPR Registration?

Producer registration number; Producer registration or scheme membership; Packaging volume and material declarations; and recycling or epr fee payments.

What is the first step for Packaging EPR Registration?

How long does Packaging EPR Registration take?

Registration before first placement; reporting is periodic.

How much does Packaging EPR Registration cost?

Fees scale with material type, weight, and recyclability.

What happens if I sell without it?

Fines, sales restrictions, and marketplace delisting.

Who regulates Packaging EPR Registration in France?

Eco-mobilier.