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France EPR Packaging Compliance & Triman (Info-Tri) Labelling Guidance
France EPR Packaging Compliance & Triman (Info-Tri) Labelling Guidance
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If you sell packaged goods to consumers in France, you may fall under France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules for household packaging and paper. These obligations are enforced through approved eco-organisations such as Citeo and typically include obtaining a Unique Identification Number (UIN), contracting with the relevant scheme, paying eco-contributions, and completing annual reporting.
In addition, France requires specific product and packaging labelling obligations such as the Triman logo and Info-Tri sorting instructions for recyclable materials placed on the French market. Proper labelling is not optional. It forms part of your environmental compliance file and interacts with broader EU consumer product obligations such as those explained in our EU Compliance Guide and Complete Guide for Non-EU Sellers.
EaseCert provides guidance and consultancy to help you complete the France EPR registration process correctly and align your packaging artwork with Triman and Info-Tri labelling expectations. Our structured approach mirrors the methodology used in our GPSR risk analysis process and broader GPSR compliance services.
Important: EaseCert is not established in France. We do not act as an Authorised Representative (Mandataire) in France, and we do not register or represent you with Citeo or ADEME. Where a French Mandataire is legally required, you must appoint a France-established provider directly. We support you with the structure, instructions, and documentation so you can complete registration and labelling correctly.
Who This Service Is For
This service is designed for businesses selling into France that need a clear, compliant path to packaging EPR and Triman (Info-Tri) labelling compliance:
- Non-French companies shipping packaged goods directly to French consumers
- Marketplace sellers requiring a French UIN and packaging labelling alignment (see Amazon EU compliance overview)
- Brands and importers expanding into France under EU product liability rules (see EU Product Liability Directive overview)
What We Deliver
1) Packaging & EPR Scope Assessment
We review your product range, packaging configuration, distance-selling model, and logistics flow to determine whether French packaging EPR applies, and how this interacts with other EU obligations such as WEEE (see WEEE registration guide) or broader product safety rules under the GPSR.
2) Registration Guidance (Citeo / UIN Process)
We provide structured guidance for registration with the appropriate eco-organisation (typically Citeo) and explain the process for obtaining your Unique Identification Number (UIN). If you also sell into Germany, compare with our Germany LUCID guide.
3) Triman (Info-Tri) Labelling Strategy
We assess whether your packaging requires the Triman logo and Info-Tri sorting instructions and provide guidance on:
- Placement on packaging
- Minimum visibility expectations
- Interaction with brand design
- How to integrate with other EU labelling rules
This labelling review is aligned with our broader EU labelling requirements guide and GPSR warning examples.
4) Documentation Structure
We provide a structured documentation checklist that supports your internal compliance file, similar to the framework described in our GPSR technical file documentation guide and EU technical file overview.
5) Marketplace & Enforcement Readiness
We help you organise evidence for marketplace verification and anticipate enforcement scenarios, including potential listing removals, penalties, or recall risks (see GPSR penalties overview and recall management guidance).
6) Integration with Wider EU Compliance
France packaging EPR does not exist in isolation. We identify how it integrates with:
- EU Responsible Person requirements
- New EU recall rules
- Product age grading considerations
- Chemical compliance (REACH, RoHS, POPs)
- Safety Data Sheet requirements
What This Service Does Not Include
- EaseCert acting as a French Authorised Representative (Mandataire)
- Direct registration or declaration submission on your behalf
- Payment of eco-contributions
- Ongoing regulatory monitoring unless separately contracted
Service Format & Positioning
This is a structured guidance and consultancy service delivered under our broader EaseCert service portfolio. You remain the legally responsible producer under French EPR law.
For pricing structure questions, see cost explanations or our FAQ page.
Get Started
If you are placing packaged goods on the French market and need structured support covering Citeo registration, UIN compliance, and Triman (Info-Tri) labelling alignment, contact us here to begin.
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