How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in France: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in France from August 12, 2026.
CITEO (household packaging) + Léko/ICP (industrial/commercial from Jan 1, 2026). Register at citeo.com.
Flat-rate ~€80/year for producers placing ≤200 units or ≤5 kg/year. Confirm exact 2026 threshold with CITEO.
CITEO bonus/malus system. Maximum bonus: up to –50% for mono-material, high PCR, Triman compliance, domestic sourcing. Maximum malus: up to +100% for opaque PET, carbon black, non-separable composites.
Triman + Info-Tri sorting instructions still required on French consumer packaging. ICP B2B rate via Léko effective Jan 1, 2026, confirm scope and rate.
| Material | EUR / tonne |
|---|---|
| Paper & Cardboard | €258 |
| Paper, Composite/Coated | n/a |
| Glass | €20 |
| Plastic, Rigid Recyclable | €770 |
| Plastic, Rigid Hard-to-Recycle | €1,400 |
| Plastic, Flexible Recyclable | €770 |
| Plastic, Flexible Non-Recyclable | €1,400 |
| Bioplastic / Compostable | n/a |
| Aluminium | €243 |
| Steel / Ferrous | €65 |
| Beverage Cartons | €468 |
| Wood | €258 |