Your Authorized Representative for EPR Compliance in France
Selling products in France as a non-EU or foreign company? French law requires you to appoint a French EPR Authorized Representative before you can legally place products on the market. Ekovio acts as your mandataire REP: we register you with the right eco-organizations, file your declarations, and manage your Extended Producer Responsibility obligations end-to-end.
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Registered with France’s leading eco-organizations
What Is a French EPR Authorized Representative?
A French EPR Authorized Representative (also known as a mandataire REP or representant autorise) is a legal entity established in France that acts on behalf of foreign producers to fulfill their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations. Under French law, any company placing products on the French market must comply with EPR regulations, even if it is headquartered outside the European Union.
What Happens If You Don’t Appoint One?
Without an Authorized Representative, you cannot legally register your products with French eco-organizations or file the declarations they require. This leaves you exposed to compliance penalties, rejected declarations, and the risk of marketplaces suspending your listings until proof of EPR compliance is provided.
Why Do You Need a French EPR Representative?
French Law Requires Local Representation
Since January 2022, French EPR regulations (AGEC Law) require that non-EU producers and online marketplaces appoint a mandataire autorise established in France. This prestataire REP becomes legally responsible for ensuring compliance with all EPR obligations, including registration with eco-organizations and annual declarations.
One Representative, Every EPR Stream
As your French EPR representative, Ekovio manages every relevant stream for your products: packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), batteries, furniture, textiles, and more. One authorized representative for all your product categories, simplifying your compliance across multiple eco-organizations.
Our French EPR Representative Services
As your dedicated mandataire REP and EPR service provider, Ekovio offers comprehensive authorized representative services tailored to international companies.
Registration & Setup
- Register with French eco-organizations on your behalf
- Obtain your unique identifier number (UIN)
- Handle all administrative formalities
- Set up your EPR compliance structure
Declarations & Reporting
- Prepare and submit annual EPR declarations
- Calculate eco-contributions and fees
- Manage data collection from your systems
- Ensure deadline compliance
Ongoing Compliance
- Monitor regulatory changes in France
- Represent you before French authorities
- Handle audits and inspections
- Provide compliance certificates and proof
EPR Streams We Cover as Your Authorized Representative
Our French EPR representative services cover all major product categories regulated under French EPR law.
DIY and garden articles
Sports and leisure articles
Pleasure or sports boats
Building
Batteries
Sharps medical devices
Furniture elements
Household packaging and graphic papers
Professional packaging
Electrical and electronic equipment
Lubricating oils
Toys
Unused medicines
Tyres
Chemical products
Tobacco products
Single-use sanitary textiles
Textiles, linens and footwear
Vehicles
Who Needs a French EPR Mandataire?
French EPR regulations require an authorized representative for all companies placing products on the French market that are not established in France, including EU-based companies.
01
Non-EU E-commerce Sellers
If you sell products online to French consumers from outside the EU (Amazon, eBay, your own website), you need a French authorized representative to handle EPR compliance.
02
International Manufacturers
Producers and manufacturers based outside the EU selling products in France require a mandataire REP to register and report on their behalf.
03
UK Companies Post-Brexit
Since Brexit, UK-based companies are now considered non-EU entities and must appoint a French EPR representative to continue selling in France.
04
EU Companies (Outside France)
EU-based companies selling in France but not established there also require a mandataire REP. This applies to all EU member states except France.
Get Compliant in Three Steps
Onboarding as an Ekovio client is designed to be fast and straightforward.
1. Tell Us About Your Products
Share your product catalog and the markets you sell into. We identify which EPR streams apply to your business.
2. We Register You
Ekovio becomes your Authorized Representative, registers you with the relevant eco-organizations, and obtains your UIN.
3. We Handle Compliance
We file your declarations, calculate your eco-contributions, and keep you compliant as regulations evolve.
Why Choose Ekovio as Your French EPR Representative?
As a trusted prestataire REP and authorized representative, Ekovio combines expert knowledge of French EPR regulations with powerful compliance technology. We help international companies navigate complex regulatory requirements while our platform provides complete visibility into your EPR obligations.
David Lefevre
General Director, Intrasource
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need a French EPR Authorized Representative?
Yes, if your company is not established in France and you place products on the French market, French EPR regulations (AGEC Law) require you to appoint an Authorized Representative. This applies to non-EU companies, UK companies, and EU-based companies not established in France.
How does the registration process work?
Once you share your product data with us, Ekovio registers you with the relevant French eco-organizations and obtains your unique identifier number (UIN) on your behalf. We keep you informed at every step.
What if I already work with another mandataire?
We can take over your existing EPR representation without interruption. Our team manages the transfer of your registrations and declaration history so nothing falls through the cracks.
Which product categories can Ekovio represent?
Packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, furniture, textiles, and more. See the full list of EPR streams we cover above, or contact us to confirm your specific category.
Is this only for non-EU companies?
No. EU-based companies that are not established in France also need a French Authorized Representative under EPR rules, including UK companies since Brexit.
Start Your French EPR Compliance Today
Contact our expert team to discuss your EPR compliance needs. As your mandataire and authorized representative in France, we simplify Extended Producer Responsibility for international companies.
