France has some of the strictest laws in the world regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Anyone placing goods on the French market must comply with comprehensive legal obligations. Failure to do so results in strict sales bans and heavy fines.
With our detailed guide, including a checklist, you’ll learn what EPR obligations apply to you.
Under French environmental law, the term “manufacturer” extends far beyond the mere producer. The decisive factor is the first placing on the market within French territory.
You are considered a manufacturer if you:
Regardless of the product category, you must always follow the same core steps in France:
Every physical product comes with packaging. Learn all about the requirements for household and shipping packaging, labeling regulations, and more.
Whether loose batteries or built-in rechargeable batteries in devices, stay compliant with registration requirements, take-back rates, and the classification of industrial and device batteries.
From household appliances to industrial machinery: Learn everything about labeling with the WEEE symbol, the Triman logo, the French repairability and durability index, and many other obligations.
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