France: New EPR Requirements for Single-Use Sanitary Textiles Starting July 2025

France is introducing a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) category for single-use sanitary textiles, effective July 1, 2025. This requirement, established by Decree n° 2024-1166 of December 5, 2024, affects businesses placing these products on the French market.

Who This Affects

You need to comply with these new EPR requirements if you place single-use sanitary textiles on the French market, regardless of:

• The materials used (synthetic fibers, natural fibers, or recycled materials)
• Your target customers (individuals or professionals)
• Your distribution channels

Important: Even if you place less than one tonne on the market annually, declaration is still mandatory.

Products Covered Under This Category

Pre-Moistened Wipes

Face wipes:

• Makeup remover wipes
• Facial care wipes
• Single-use beauty masks

Body wipes:

• Intimate wipes
• Baby care wipes
• Post-waxing wipes
• Refreshing wipes
• Finger rinses
• Hand sanitizing wipes
• Other body care wipes

Household wipes:

• Surface care wipes
• Stain removal wipes
• Optical wipes
• Other detergent and/or disinfectant wipes

Other pre-moistened wipes:

• Moist toilet paper wipes
• Professional and industrial detergent and/or disinfectant wipes

Dry Wipes

• Dry wipes for laundry care
• Other dry wipes

Key Compliance Requirements

Declaration Obligations

You must declare the quantity of finished products placed on the market, excluding packaging. This declaration requirement applies to all businesses, regardless of volume.

Working with Eco-Organizations

Citeo is the designated eco-organization managing this EPR category. Businesses must register and work with them to ensure compliance.

What This Means for You

Starting July 1, 2025, if you manufacture, import, or distribute any of these single-use sanitary textile products in France, you'll need to:

1. Register with the appropriate eco-organization (Citeo)

2. Declare your product quantities regularly

3. Pay eco-contributions based on your declared volumes

4. Meet reporting requirements

Quick tip: Start preparing now by identifying which of your products fall under this category and estimating your annual volumes.

Next Steps

1. Review your product portfolio to identify affected items

2. Calculate your expected volumes for declaration

3. Plan for registration with Citeo before the July 2025 deadline

4. Set up systems to track and report product quantities

For more detailed information about this new EPR category:

• View the official decree at Legifrance
• Learn more about Citeo's single-use hygiene program at Citeo-SH

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