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Electrical Equipment (WEEE) – France
Electrical Equipment (WEEE) – France
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Anyone selling electrical and electronic equipment to France must register for extended producer responsibility (responsabilité élargie du producteur, REP) before the first shipment. This service package handles the complete WEEE registration in France – from appointing the authorised representative and joining the eco-organisation through to the annual quantity report.
Since 10 July 2026: an authorised representative in France is mandatory
Article L. 541-10-9-1 of the French environmental code (code de l'environnement), introduced by Law no. 2026-602 of 8 July 2026, requires every person not established in France who is subject to extended producer responsibility to appoint an authorised representative (French: mandataire) by written mandate. The provision refers to Art. L. 541-10 and therefore applies to all waste streams – electrical equipment included.
In parallel, marketplaces verify their sellers' registration numbers. Listings without a valid entry are blocked.
What is the Identifiant Unique (IDU)?
The Identifiant Unique (IDU) is the proof of your registration. The French environment agency ADEME issues it once you have joined an approved eco-organisation and publishes it in the public SYDEREP register. It has been mandatory since 1 January 2022.
- You receive one IDU per waste stream – anyone supplying both electrical equipment and packaging to France needs two.
- The IDU must be stated in your general terms and conditions and provided to buyers on request.
- Marketplaces cross-check the IDU against the SYDEREP register.
According to ADEME, infringements can lead to fines of up to €30,000 plus a penalty payment of up to €20,000 per day.
Scope of services
- Appointment of an authorised representative (mandataire) established in France by written mandate under Art. L. 541-10-9-1 code de l'environnement
- Registration with ADEME and membership of an approved eco-organisation
- Application for your Identifiant Unique (IDU) and transfer to you
- Annual quantity report for the equipment placed on the French market
- Ongoing communication with ADEME and the eco-organisation
The contracting party and invoicing entity is ECOPV-EU GmbH, based in Eschborn. The role of authorised representative in France is performed by our group company ECOPV SASU, based in Strasbourg – the law expressly requires a person established in France for this. Both companies belong to the ECOPV group; there is no third party in the chain.
Scope and terms
| Price | €350 net per calendar year, plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Included | Authorised representative, registration, IDU application, annual report and a minimum recycling contribution of €200 |
| Not included | Recycling contributions exceeding the €200 minimum, and statutory VAT |
| Time to registration | 6–10 weeks |
| Reporting frequency | annually |
| Additional brand or category | €20 per notification |
| Deregistration | €20 per registration |
Who is this package for?
- Sellers without a branch in France shipping electrical equipment to French customers – via their own shop, Amazon, eBay or other marketplaces
- Manufacturers and importers dispatching their goods from a French warehouse
- Companies already registered with stiftung ear in Germany that want to add France – the German WEEE registration does not apply in France
Frequently asked questions
Is my German WEEE number enough for France?
No. Each member state maintains its own register. Registration with stiftung ear has no effect in France.
Does the authorised representative requirement also apply to electrical equipment?
Yes. Art. L. 541-10-9-1 refers to Art. L. 541-10, the general basis of extended producer responsibility. It covers all waste streams, not only packaging.
How long does registration take?
Allow 6–10 weeks from the point at which all documents are available. Start well before your planned sales launch.
What additional costs may arise?
The recycling contribution depends on the quantities you actually place on the market. Up to a contribution of €200 it is included in this package; amounts above that are billed according to actual volume.