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France’s New EPR Regulation

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(Past) February 10, 2026 - 7:24pm MST

France has implemented a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation covering textiles, footwear, cosmetics, and ski waxes—raising the bar for product stewardship in the EU. The regulation requires producers to finance and manage the end-of-life impacts of products placed on the French market, with an emphasis on waste reduction, recyclability, and transparency. The law took effect on January 1, 2026, making compliance an immediate priority for brands, importers, and online sellers operating in France.

More information here:

https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/waste-and-recycling/country-profiles-on-waste-prevention-2025/fr-waste-prevention-factsheet-final.pdf/@@download/file