France

Packaging Regulations

Key obligations:

  • Obligated businesses must submit annual reports on the amount of packaging
  • Obligated businesses can self-comply or join a compliance scheme
  • Exemptions are in place for small packaging producers

Information on obligations available at Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire web-site.

WEEE Regulations

  • Regulations: Decree No. 2014-928 of 19/08/14
  • Competent Agency: The French environment and energy management agency (ADEME)
  • Compliance Scheme: Eco-systemes

Key obligations:

  • Obligated businesses must register with the French WEEE Register
  • Obligated businesses must submit reports on the amount of EEE put on the market.
  • There are obligations on online sellers.

Detailed information on obligations is available at Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire web-site.

Batteries Regulations

Key obligations:

  • Obligated businesses must register with the French National Register
  • Obligated businesses must submit reports on the amount of batteries put on the market
  • There are obligations on online sellers

Detailed information on obligations is available at Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire web-site.