{"product_id":"elektrogeraete-weee-frankreich","title":"Electrical Equipment (WEEE) – France","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSince 10 July 2026: an authorised representative in France is mandatory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle 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 \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised representative (French: mandataire)\u003c\/strong\u003e by written mandate. The provision refers to Art. L. 541-10 and therefore applies to \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e waste streams – electrical equipment included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parallel, marketplaces verify their sellers' registration numbers. Listings without a valid entry are blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Identifiant Unique (IDU)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou receive \u003cstrong\u003eone IDU per waste stream\u003c\/strong\u003e – anyone supplying both electrical equipment and packaging to France needs two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe IDU must be stated in your general terms and conditions and provided to buyers on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketplaces cross-check the IDU against the SYDEREP register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to ADEME, infringements can lead to fines of up to €30,000 plus a penalty payment of up to €20,000 per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScope of services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppointment of an authorised representative (mandataire) established in France by written mandate under Art. L. 541-10-9-1 code de l'environnement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration with ADEME and membership of an approved eco-organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication for your Identifiant Unique (IDU) and transfer to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual quantity report for the equipment placed on the French market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing communication with ADEME and the eco-organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScope and terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€350 net per calendar year, plus VAT\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuthorised representative, registration, IDU application, annual report and a minimum recycling contribution of €200\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eNot included\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRecycling contributions exceeding the €200 minimum, and statutory VAT\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTime to registration\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6–10 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eReporting frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eannually\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eAdditional brand or category\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€20 per notification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDeregistration\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€20 per registration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSellers \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a branch in France\u003c\/strong\u003e shipping electrical equipment to French customers – via their own shop, Amazon, eBay or other marketplaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturers and importers dispatching their goods from a French warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanies already registered with stiftung ear in Germany that want to add France – the German WEEE registration does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e apply in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs my German WEEE number enough for France?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Each member state maintains its own register. Registration with stiftung ear has no effect in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the authorised representative requirement also apply to electrical equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does registration take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow 6–10 weeks from the point at which all documents are available. Start well before your planned sales launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat additional costs may arise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/epr-frankreich\"\u003eAll EPR services for France\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amazon-epr-pflichtlaender\"\u003eAmazon EPR mandatory countries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/preise\"\u003ePrice overview of all EPR services\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ECOPV-EU","offers":[{"title":"2026","offer_id":54579846283548,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.ecopv-eu.com\/en\/products\/elektrogeraete-weee-frankreich","provider":"ECOPV-EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}