The French authorised representative has covered all EPR schemes since 10 July 2026, while the PPWR one has covered packaging since 12 August 2026. The first stems from Article L. 541-10-9-1 of the French Environmental Code, created by Law No. 2026-602 of 8 July 2026, which covers any person not established in France and subject to EPR. The second stems from Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 and applies in each Member State of sale where the producer is not established. A foreign seller shipping to France must meet each of these obligations.
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