{"id":1334,"date":"2026-07-16T11:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/publications\/which-category-does-my-product-or-packaging-fall-under\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:24:30","slug":"which-category-does-my-product-or-packaging-fall-under","status":"publish","type":"publication","link":"https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/en\/publications\/which-category-does-my-product-or-packaging-fall-under\/","title":{"rendered":"Which EPR scheme applies to my product or packaging?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1334\" class=\"elementor elementor-1334 elementor-747\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2f494d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e2f494d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af3aca2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af3aca2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7dfb78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7dfb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To identify which Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme applies to your product, start with a simple principle: the<strong> nature of the product or packaging<\/strong> is the primary criterion for identifying the relevant EPR scheme or schemes. Depending on its characteristics, a product or packaging may fall under one or more EPR schemes.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The aim is to help you identify the EPR scheme or schemes that may apply to your product or packaging before you begin your compliance process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669d9acd eo-checklist elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"669d9acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 aria-level=\"2\">Key questions to ask yourself <\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Before identifying the applicable EPR scheme or schemes, <strong>ask yourself the following questions:<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What product or packaging are you placing on the market?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is its main function? (Equipment, packaging, textiles, etc.) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is it intended for consumers, professionals or both?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does it contain a battery, an electrical component, a subassembly, packaging or any other element that may fall under another EPR scheme?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The answers to these questions provide an initial guide to identifying the EPR scheme or schemes that may apply to your product or packaging. In the following article, you will find practical examples of products and the EPR schemes they may fall under. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559685\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a55de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a55de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-876\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/eco-op.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pilier3-trouver.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dcc646 eo-checklist elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dcc646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major product families as a starting point<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main product families are presented in the article \u201cWhat are the EPR schemes in France?\u201d They provide a starting point for identifying the EPR scheme or schemes that may apply to your product. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p><h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The role of producer responsibility organisations (PROs) in your compliance process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have identified the relevant EPR scheme or schemes, you can join the appropriate producer responsibility organisation(s) and begin your compliance process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p><h4 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Special cases to consider<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":160,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain situations require special attention:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-component products<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> : <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single product may fall under several EPR schemes (for example, when it contains a battery, an electrical component, or packaging that falls under a different scheme).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b> Import or e-commerce<\/b>: Depending on your activity, you may be considered a producer in France.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b> Hybrid products:<\/b> Further analysis may be needed to identify all applicable EPR schemes.<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If in doubt, consult a producer responsibility organisation (PRO) directly or refer to scheme-specific resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d86a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3d86a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b12a1d3 eo-checklist elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b12a1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Key Takeaways <\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The nature of your product or packaging is the first indicator for identifying the EPR scheme or schemes that may apply to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":300}\"> <\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single product may fall under several EPR schemes. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If in doubt, also check the product\u2019s components and packaging. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e500569 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e500569\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9810290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9810290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Further reading<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744f911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"744f911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" 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