How do I register for French packaging EPR (CITEO)?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
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.
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Requirements
€100-500/year
Est. Total Cost
1-2 weeks
Timeline
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
RequiredQuarterly ReportingIncluded 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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- • ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency)
- • CITEO portal
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