Tracker · France
Packaging Regulation in France
Every packaging rule in France that we have sourced so far: EPR, taxes, bans, recycled-content and reuse targets, labelling and deposit return, with dates, rates and the official text.
In short
As of 13 October 2026
As of 13 October 2026, Strategic Packaging Insights tracks 3 packaging rules in France: 3 in force and 0 adopted but not yet applying. We have not yet recorded a packaging EPR scheme in force in France.
Key facts
Packaging rules in France at a glance
- Latest change: France Triman logo and Info-tri sorting label (Parliament of France / Ministry of Ecological Transition, 10 February 2020).
- By type: 1 Labelling, 1 Ban and 1 Plan or strategy.
In force now in France
Ban (1)
France AGEC: bans on disposable straws, cutlery and other single-use items
SPI summary Under the AGEC law, disposable straws, cutlery, stirrers and takeaway cup lids were banned from 1 January 2021, followed by further bans in 2022 and 2023, including disposable tableware for dine-in fast food.
From the source “Au 1er janvier, interdiction des pailles, couverts jetables, touillettes, couvercles des gobelets à emporter,”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Parliament of France · Applies from 1 Jan 2021 · French Ministry of Ecological Transition: lutte contre la pollution plastique
Source consulted 13 Oct 2026 · Verified by the SPI team on 13 Oct 2026 · History (2)
- Verified
- Added
BanIn forceEnactedVerified
Labelling (1)
France Triman logo and Info-tri sorting label
SPI summary The AGEC law requires the Triman logo with Info-tri sorting instructions on household packaging and other EPR products, rolled out since summer 2022. Separately, the EU PPWR harmonised material label applies from 12 August 2028 or 24 months after the Commission's implementing act, whichever is later.
From the source “se déploie progressivement depuis l'été 2022”
Materials: All packaging
Parliament of France / Ministry of Ecological Transition · French Ministry of Ecological Transition: Info-tri
Source consulted 13 Oct 2026 · History (3)
- Changed: SPI summary
- Verified
- Added
LabellingIn forceEnactedSourced
Plan or strategy (1)
France AGEC law: end of single-use plastic packaging by 2040
SPI summary The anti-waste and circular economy law (AGEC) sets the goal of ending the placing on the market of single-use plastic packaging by 2040, implemented through five-year 3R decrees (first: 20% reduction by end-2025).
From the source “fixe comme objectif d'atteindre la fin de la mise sur le marché d'emballages en plastique à usage unique d'ici à 2040.”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Parliament of France · Ends 31 Dec 2040 · French Ministry of Ecological Transition: lutte contre la pollution plastique
Source consulted 13 Oct 2026 · Verified by the SPI team on 13 Oct 2026 · History (2)
- Verified
- Added
Plan or strategyIn forceEnactedVerified
Timeline of packaging rules in France
| Adopted | Rule | Type | Status | Applies from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2020 | France Triman logo and Info-tri sorting label | Labelling | In force | — |
| 10 Feb 2020 | France AGEC: bans on disposable straws, cutlery and other single-use items | Ban | In force | 1 Jan 2021 |
| 10 Feb 2020 | France AGEC law: end of single-use plastic packaging by 2040 | Plan or strategy | In force | — |
How France compares
| Jurisdiction | Rules | In force | EPR | Taxes | Bans | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Canada | 6 | 6 | Yes | 0 | 2 | — |
| Chile | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| China | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| European Union | 18 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 Aug 2028 |
| France | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Germany | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| India | 4 | 4 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Japan | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kenya | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Philippines | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Poland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Portugal | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Spain | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5 | Yes | 1 | 2 | 1 Oct 2027 |
| United States | 13 | 11 | Yes | 0 | 3 | — |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
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About the SPI Regulation Tracker
- Purpose
- To show packaging teams which rules on packaging and packaging waste apply where, from when, and at what rate, with the official text one click away.
- Coverage
- 79 rules in 25 jurisdictions: extended producer responsibility, packaging taxes, bans, recycled-content and reuse targets, labelling, deposit return, design and reporting rules. Coverage is growing and is not complete for any jurisdiction.
- Data sources
- Official journals and gazettes, legislatures, ministries, regulators and the bodies that run each scheme. Each rule names its source, links to it and quotes it.
- SPI Methodology
- An analyst finds the rule in its source, records the facts (authority, dates, rate, materials) and copies a short quote. The SPI summary and SPI note are our reading of the source and are labelled. A second SPI team member then re-checks the rule against the source; it is then marked Verified. Any later change to the facts sends it back to Sourced and is logged in its history.
- Limitations
- Not legal advice. 33 of 79 rules have had a second check so far. Rates and dates can change after the date a source was consulted, and secondary legislation, guidance and local rules may not be listed. Always rely on the official text.
- Access
- Free to read and to download as CSV, with weekly change alerts by e-mail. For a mapping of the rules to your own products and markets, request a briefing.
- Corrections
- Found an error or a missing rule? Write to sales@strategicpackaginginsights.com with the rule ID and the source. Corrections are logged in the rule history.
Questions
Does France have packaging EPR?
We have not yet recorded a packaging EPR scheme in force in France as of 13 October 2026. Adopted and proposed measures, if any, are listed below.
Is there a packaging tax in France?
We have not yet recorded a packaging tax or levy in force in France as of 13 October 2026.
Which packaging items are banned in France?
Bans in force: France AGEC: bans on disposable straws, cutlery and other single-use items.
What are the rows in this tracker based on?
Each rule links to the source it was taken from, usually the legal text in an official journal or gazette or the page of the ministry, regulator or agency that runs it, with a short quote from that source. 33 of the 79 rules have also been re-checked against the source by a second SPI team member and are marked Verified; the others are marked Sourced. Always confirm against the linked text before relying on a rule.
What is the difference between the source quote and the SPI summary?
The quote is copied from the official source. The SPI summary and any SPI note are our own reading of it, written in plain language, and are labelled as such.
What do the statuses mean?
Enacted rules are law: in force (applies now), adopted (passed, but obligations start later), expired or withdrawn. Proposed rules are formal proposals or drafts that are not yet law.
Is this legal advice?
No. The tracker summarises official texts so you can see what applies and when. Always check the linked legal text, or ask us for a compliance briefing for your products and markets.
How current is a row, and what changed?
Each rule shows the date its source was consulted and a history of every change made to it since it was added. Rules are added and changed as the SPI team finds them, and a weekly source check re-opens the sources behind open points such as pending implementing acts, court cases and fee announcements.
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- Q2
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- Q3
Can you tell us when a rule changes?
Yes. The free tracker alerts cover rule changes by country; a monitoring retainer adds monthly notes on what the changes mean for your portfolio.