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France Triman and Packaging EPR

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

Who needs it

Household packaging placed on the French market; Producers, importers, and e-commerce sellers shipping to France

Authority

ADEME and approved eco-organisations

Legal basis

Loi AGEC (2020); Code de l'environnement packaging EPR provisions

Local representative

A French authorised representative is required for non-EU producers

Timeline

Registration before the first sale; declarations are periodic

Cost

Eco-contributions depend on material and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and marketplace restrictions

Who needs this

Household packaging placed on the French market
Producers, importers, and e-commerce sellers shipping to France

Documents you need

Unique identification number (IDU) from an eco-organisation
Triman logo and sorting information artwork
Packaging volume declarations
EPR contribution contracts

Compliance checklist

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Unique identification number (IDU) from an eco-organisation
Triman logo and sorting information artwork
Packaging volume declarations
EPR contribution contracts

How to comply

Register with an approved packaging eco-organisation
Obtain the unique identifier
Apply the Triman logo and sorting instructions
Declare volumes and pay contributions

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: France Triman and Packaging EPR — France
Product category: Packaging
Authority: ADEME and approved eco-organisations
Legal basis: Loi AGEC (2020); Code de l'environnement packaging EPR provisions

Documents we already have:
  1. Unique identification number (IDU) from an eco-organisation
  2. Triman logo and sorting information artwork
  3. Packaging volume declarations
  4. EPR contribution contracts

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under France Triman and Packaging EPR 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 the first sale; declarations are periodic.

Eco-contributions depend on material and volume.

Common rejection reasons

No unique identification number
Triman marking missing or incorrect
Volumes not declared

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.