French EPR for sellers established in China
Direct answer: Companies established in mainland China selling to French customers, on Amazon.fr, Temu, Shein or their own stores, are producers established outside France. The Code de l'environnement, at article L. 541-10-9-1 in force since 10 July 2026, provides in our reading that a producer without establishment in France appoints by written mandate a representative that is established there, except where someone established in France already carries its EPR obligations. The representative joins the eco-organisations, obtains the identifiers and files the declarations. It is you who determine whether your situation falls under the law.
The situation
Companies established in mainland China selling to French customers, on Amazon.fr, Temu, Shein or their own stores, are producers established outside France.
The representative established in France
The Code de l'environnement, at article L. 541-10-9-1 in force since 10 July 2026, provides in our reading that a producer without establishment in France appoints by written mandate a representative that is established there, except where someone established in France already carries its EPR obligations. The representative joins the eco-organisations, obtains the identifiers and files the declarations. It is you who determine whether your situation falls under the law.
What does not change with the country
One registration per scheme, one identifier per scheme (FRxxxxxx_xx), declarations at the rhythm of each eco-organisation, contributions at the published scales. The schemes · the eco-organisations · the marketplaces.
Not covered here
VAT, the One-Stop Shop, customs duties and product safety are separate subjects with their own rules; this page says nothing about them.
If you need a representative established in France
FrenchEPR is written by REP·Pro, an authorised representative (mandataire REP) based in Béziers. Its self-service plan registers a producer with the eco-organisation of each scheme chosen, obtains the identifier and files the declarations: one scheme €29 a month on a 12-month plan, no setup fee; up to three schemes €59; up to six €89; beyond 6 categories, monthly billing only. Eco-contributions invoiced by the eco-organisations are separate. Published prices · Appoint a representative.
FAQ
Does French EPR look at my country?
No: at the act of placing a product on the French market. Wherever the seller is established, the first placing on the market designates the producer.
Is a representative established in France the path the law describes for a seller from China?
The Code de l'environnement, at article L. 541-10-9-1 in force since 10 July 2026, provides in our reading that a producer without establishment in France appoints by written mandate a representative that is established there, except where someone established in France already carries its EPR obligations. The representative joins the eco-organisations, obtains the identifiers and files the declarations. It is you who determine whether your situation falls under the law.
What about VAT, OSS or customs?
Not covered here: this site concerns EPR only, and makes no statement on tax.