The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for professional packaging has been postponed to January 1, 2027. This delay is intended to clarify the implementation details and provide greater visibility for businesses.
1 January is often associated with New Year’s resolutions. This year, it will also mark a new stage for businesses subject to the EPR scheme for professional packaging (EPRO).
The French Government has confirmed the postponement of the scheme’s start date. Initially scheduled for 1 July 2026, it will now begin on 1 January 2027.
This additional time gives the European Commission the time it needs to clarify the eligibility criteria, and gives eco-organisations time to publish the 2027 eco-contribution fee schedule as soon as possible, giving you greater visibility.
Our number one tip: plan ahead! It’s the best way to give yourself every chance of success. By preparing now, you can already identify ways to reduce your eco-contribution and access the financial support available from 2027. Planning now allows you to:
Identify the packaging covered by EPR
Identify the professional packaging you place on the market and determine which packaging will fall within the scope of EPRO.
Gradually collect the data needed for the declaration
Gather information about packaging, materials, quantities placed on the market and the other data that will be requested in the declaration.
Involve the relevant teams within the company
Identify the people to contact and allocate roles across procurement, CSR, logistics, finance and marketing.
Identify ways to optimise your future eco-contribution
Analyse your packaging and identify opportunities now to reduce it, reuse it or improve its recyclability.
Our experts are already helping you identify your rights and responsibilities, the flows covered, the data to collect and the teams to involve, so that in January 2027 the declaration is just a formality. The schedule is changing, but one thing stays the same: it is better to plan ahead than be caught unprepared.
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