As an e-commerce seller, it is important that you stay up-to-date with the latest regulations affecting your business.
If you sell cross-border to France, regardless of where you are located, you must comply with France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
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- Learn what EPR is and get to know yourself French EPR Basic Terms.
- Make sure your online store is up 100% relevant.
- Understand the impact EPR has on e-commerce and beyond, and what opportunities it might present for your business.
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Staying up to date with regulations
We know that navigating international regulations can be complex and time-consuming. On the other hand, it can also provide opportunities for expanding your business and reach new customers.
Look out for free resources available and distributed through newsletters, help center articles, and downloadable guides like this one. After all, we have overall goal: ensuring compliance and maximizing sales.
New to EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a global environmental policy that forces manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers to be accountable for the entire life cycle and environmental impact of the products they market and profit from.
Each country is responsible for implementing this at its own pace. Law “Against waste and for circular economy”, Sellers who offer products in France, whether domestically or internationally, must comply with French EPR regulations. This means you must register with the French EPR schemes, whether you are a French business or simply Sell ​​cross-border to France.
Scope of French EPR regulations and updates
EPR regulations apply special categories of products. In most European countries, EPR regulations apply to the following categories: packaging, batteries and electrical and electronic equipment. However, in France there are more than a dozen categories of EPR;
What’s next?
A basic but important piece of advice to any market trader when it comes to laws and regulations is:
Stay informed and stay relevant
This means regularly checking for updates to the regulations that apply to you as an e-commerce seller and taking the necessary steps to ensure that your business practices comply with them. By taking the time to understand and apply the policy, you can build your online business to succeed in an ever-evolving market.
If you are a Webinterpret vendor, we recommend that you visit our Help Center section French EPR Frequently Asked Questions: Our customer service team updates it regularly. When in doubt, consult your local business organization, chamber of commerce or an experienced legal expert.