The Complete Guide to EPR Guidelines for Tires in France

If you sell tires in the French market, compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations is mandatory. France operates one of the most structured and strictly enforced environmental frameworks in Europe, and tires are a fully regulated EPR category.

This guide explains everything e-commerce sellers, manufacturers, and importers need to know about EPR for tires in France, including registration, reporting, labeling, and eco-contributions.

1. Introduction to EPR in France

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy that requires producers, importers, and distributors to finance and organize the end-of-life treatment of the products they place on the market.

For tires, this means funding the collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling of used tires through approved national systems.

2. Legal Framework and Regulations in France

French EPR rules are governed by the Environmental Code and strengthened by the AGEC Law (Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law) introduced in 2020.

This legislation introduced mandatory identification numbers, eco-modulated fees, and strict labeling obligations to support a circular economy.

3. Who Must Register for EPR Tires in France ?

You must register as a "producer" if you are the first entity placing tires on the French market:

• Manufacturers producing tires in France
• Importers bringing tires into France
• Brands selling tires under their own name
• Distance sellers (e-commerce sellers shipping directly to French consumers)

Marketplaces may suspend listings if compliance documentation (UIN) is not provided.

4. EPR Categories: Tires

Tires fall under EPR Category 7 in France.

This includes:

• Passenger vehicle tires (cars, motorcycles)
• Agricultural and agrarian tires
• Industrial and heavy-duty construction tires

Compliance is managed through approved Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), primarily Aliapur and GIE FRP.

5. EPR Registration Process for Tires in France

1. Select a PRO (e.g., Aliapur)
2. Sign a membership contract with the selected PRO
3. Obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN) via ADEME's SYDEREP system
4. Publish the UIN in legal documentation and website terms
5. Provide UIN to marketplaces for validation

6. Authorized Representative Requirements

Non-French companies often appoint an Authorized Representative to handle registration, reporting, and communication with French authorities and PROs.

7. Reporting Obligations and Deadlines

Producers must report the number or weight of tires placed on the French market.

• Frequency: Annual or quarterly depending on volume
• Retention: Records must be kept for at least 5 years
• Audits: Data may be reviewed by PROs or authorities

8. EPR Fees and Eco-Contributions

Eco-contributions fund tire collection and recycling systems.

Fees vary based on tire type, size, and weight.

Eco-modulation applies:

• Bonus: reduced fees for environmentally optimized tires or recycled content
• Malus: higher fees for harder-to-recycle products (up to penalty rates in some cases)

9. Labeling Requirements and Compliance

• Triman Logo: mandatory recycling symbol
• Info-Tri: disposal and sorting instructions

Labels must be clearly visible on the product, packaging, or accompanying documentation.

10. Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Fines up to €7,500 per unit or ton for legal entities
• Daily penalties up to €20,000 until compliance is achieved
• Immediate marketplace suspension (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, etc.)