French CITEO Packaging Registration: Compliance for Online Sellers
Updated 2026-08-03
CITEO is the approved eco-organization for household packaging and graphic paper EPR in France. Any business that sells packaged products or shipping packaging to French consumers must register with CITEO, pay eco-contributions, and display the sorting information (Triman logo + sorting instructions) on packaging. Registration is mandatory for all sellers, including foreign e-commerce sellers.
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FAQ
What is CITEO?+
CITEO is France's approved eco-organization for managing the Extended Producer Responsibility for household packaging and graphic paper. It organizes the collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging waste in France. Sellers must contract with CITEO and pay eco-contributions based on the volume and type of packaging they place on the French market.
What is the Triman logo?+
The Triman logo is a French sorting information symbol that must appear on packaging sold in France. Since January 2023, packaging must display both the Triman logo and sorting instructions (info-tri) in French, explaining how to sort each packaging component. This helps consumers sort waste correctly for recycling.
What are CITEO eco-contribution rates?+
CITEO rates vary by material type and recyclability. Rates are typically: cardboard/paper €0.004-0.02/unit, plastic €0.01-0.08/unit, glass €0.005-0.015/unit, aluminum/metal €0.005-0.02/unit. Eco-designed packaging with higher recyclability receives reduced rates. Minimum annual contribution thresholds apply.
How do I register with CITEO?+
Register at citeo.com. You need to provide company details, estimate packaging volumes by material type, and select your reporting frequency. After registration, you receive a Unique Identifier (IDU) number. The registration process is available in English for foreign companies. Annual reporting is required.
Do I need to display sorting information on Amazon FBA packaging?+
Yes, if your branded packaging is sold in France, it must display the Triman logo and sorting instructions. This applies to your sales packaging, not Amazon's shipping box. If you use Amazon's own packaging for shipping, Amazon handles their packaging compliance. You are responsible for the compliance of your product's primary/secondary packaging.
What happens if I don't register with CITEO?+
Non-compliance penalties include fines up to €100,000 per year under French law. Additionally, marketplaces including Amazon verify CITEO registration and may suspend non-compliant sellers. The French environmental authorities (DGCCRF) actively enforce EPR obligations.
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