How do I register for French packaging EPR (CITEO)? — CITEO Registration

Register on CITEO portal (coteo.com). Select approved eco-organism (CITEO, Le Cèdre Vert, etc.). Sign contract and pay annual fees. Cost: €100-500/year. Timeline: 1 week.

How do I register for French packaging EPR (CITEO)? — Quarterly Reporting

Report packaging volumes quarterly via CITEO. Annual declaration by March 31. Pay eco-contributions based on material type and weight. Cost: Included in fees. Timeline: Ongoing.

How do I register for French packaging EPR (CITEO)?

Last updated: 2026-08-02Method & sources

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[Unverified] Figures may be out of date. Queued 2026-08-21 (uvq-packaging-law-france-en-F0-01). Check the official page: https://www.citeo.com/en/. Public compilation, not tax advice.

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[Unverified] Figures may be out of date. Queued 2026-08-21 (uvq-packaging-law-france-en-F0-02). Check the official page: https://www.citeo.com/en/. Public compilation, not tax advice.

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[Unverified] Figures may be out of date. Queued 2026-08-21 (uvq-packaging-law-france-en-F0-03). Check the official page: https://www.citeo.com/en/. Public compilation, not tax advice.

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[Unverified] Figures may be out of date. Queued 2026-08-21 (uvq-packaging-law-france-en-F0-05). Check the official page: https://www.citeo.com/en/. Public compilation, not tax advice.

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French packaging EPR requires registration with ADEME/CITEO if you sell packaged goods to French consumers. Register online at CITEO portal, sign a contract with an approved eco-organism, and report packaging volumes quarterly. Non-French sellers must also register. Cost: €100-500/year depending on packaging volumes. Deadline: annual reporting by March 31. Timeline: 1-2 weeks.

Requirements

$100-500/year

Est. Total Cost

1-2 weeks

Timeline

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📝 Step-by-Step Guide

Total 6 steps·Est. 1 week

Prerequisites

•CITEO Registration
•Quarterly Reporting

1
CITEO Registration - Step 1
Register on CITEO portal (coteo.com)
2
CITEO Registration - Step 2
Select approved eco-organism (CITEO, Le Cèdre Vert, etc.)
3
CITEO Registration - Step 3
Sign contract and pay annual fees
4
Quarterly Reporting - Step 1
Report packaging volumes quarterly via CITEO
5
Quarterly Reporting - Step 2
Annual declaration by March 31
6
Quarterly Reporting - Step 3
Pay eco-contributions based on material type and weight

💰 Cost Breakdown

Item	Cost	Frequency
CITEO registration	Free	one-time
Annual EPR contributionBased on packaging type and volume	$500-5,000/year	annual
Triman logo and sorting instructions	$200-1,000	one-time
Compliance consultant(optional)	$1,000-3,000	one-time
Total Estimate	$1,700 – $9,000	first year

🚨CRITICAL RISK

French packaging EPR registration required for selling in France

Amazon and other marketplaces will delist products without valid EPR registration number; fines from French environmental agency

🛡️ Prevention Steps

✓Register with CITEO before first French sale
✓Maintain accurate packaging data
✓Renew registration annually

Item by Item

RequiredCITEO Registration

€100-500/year1 week

1Register on CITEO portal (coteo.com)
2Select approved eco-organism (CITEO, Le Cèdre Vert, etc.)
3Sign contract and pay annual fees

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RequiredQuarterly Reporting

Included in feesOngoing

1Report packaging volumes quarterly via CITEO
2Annual declaration by March 31
3Pay eco-contributions based on material type and weight

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Comparison

	CITEO registration (full process)	Simplified registration via eco-organization
Pros	✓ Official compliance proof ✓ Access to French market ✓ Structured recycling contribution system	✓ Faster setup (2-4 weeks) ✓ Lower initial cost ✓ Support in English
Cons	✗ Complex registration process ✗ Annual fees based on packaging volume ✗ Quarterly reporting required ✗ French language documentation	✗ Still requires annual fees ✗ Limited to basic packaging categories ✗ May need upgrade for complex products
Best For	Sellers with >€10K annual sales in France	Small sellers testing the French market
Est. Cost	€100-2,000/year	€50-500/year

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Common Mistakes

❌ Thinking French packaging EPR is included in Amazon's services

💥 Consequence: Amazon requires EPR registration number but does not handle registration; non-compliance leads to product delisting

✅ Fix: Register directly with CITEO or through authorized representative

Seller Paths

French packaging EPR registration

1. Determine packaging types and volumes
2. Register with CITEO (French packaging EPR scheme)
3. Submit annual packaging data declaration
4. Pay eco-contribution fees based on packaging volume
5. Provide EPR registration number to Amazon/marketplace

💰 €200-2,000 registration + eco-contribution fees⏱ 2-4 weeks for registration

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