Professional packaging EPR scheme becomes operationally effective on January 1, 2027

The French government, via its Ministry of Ecology, has formally announced that the Extended Producer Responsibility filière for professional packaging will become operationally effective on January 1, 2027. Producers of professional packaging will be required to comply with registration, reporting, and fee payment obligations under this scheme. The announcement was made by Mathieu Lefèvre and outlines the full implementation timeline and operational requirements for producers to achieve compliance with the new EPR framework for this product category.