Full definition
Law No. 2020-105 of 10 February 2020, the backbone of France’s circular economy framework. Main measures in force: mandatory information on environmental characteristics (Article 13), repairability index gradually replaced by the durability index (televisions since January 2025, washing machines since April 2025, expansion in 2026), packaging reuse pathway (10 % target in 2027), EPR extended to industrial and commercial packaging since January 2025, and the aim of ending single-use plastics in 2040 through five-year 3R decrees. For businesses, this is the law that turns eco-design and traceability into concrete obligations, checked by the DGCCRF.
Key figures
- January / April 2025entry into force of the durability index (televisions, then washing machines), replacing the repairability index
- 10 % in 2027regulatory target for reusable packaging placed on the market (AGEC pathway)
- 2040deadline for phasing out single-use plastics, marked by five-year 3R decrees
Questions and answers
Which AGEC obligations apply to an SME in 2026?
The most common: information on products’ environmental characteristics (Article 13), successive plastic packaging bans, packaging EPR including industrial and commercial packaging since 2025, and the durability index if you place the relevant categories on the market. The exact scope depends on the sector: a product regulatory assessment resolves the question in a few days.
How does AGEC relate to European regulations (ESPR, PPWR)?
AGEC often takes a national lead on issues Europe subsequently extends more widely: eco-design (ESPR), packaging (PPWR), environmental claims (EmpCo). A useful approach is to build a single product data foundation (composition, durability, recyclability, footprint) serving both French and European requirements.