In previous articles we talked about categories under the French EPR jurisdiction: batteries, WEEE and packaging. In this edition we will explain how the textile category works.
Since January 1st, 2007, the French law L541-10-3 specifies the EPR French law for the sale of textiles, linen and shoes in France. Like other categories of products covered by the French EPR, it requires the producer to provide or promote waste management for goods placed on the French market.
Producers have to follow the same procedure for the textile category than for other categories. They must register in the corresponding category and pay a fee to the corresponding Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Regarding e-commerce companies, they need to pay a fee for the textile product introduced on the market but also for the packaging coming with it. Without forgetting to print on it the Triman logo.
Here is some need-to-know information:
- The only declaration needed, now, id the declaration of the real quantity of products put on the market
- The smallest contribution or fee is 120€ excl. tax
- Each year, the deadline for submitting the annual declaration is March 15th
- Fees depend of the textile weight and its code. There are 4 different codes: Very Small Pieces (VSP), Small Pieces (SP), Medium Pieces (MP) and Big Pieces (BP). Hereinafter, a few examples to show what product each code corresponds to:
| Kind of product | Relevant products | Range | Code |
| Tops like T-Shirts | T-shirt, polo shirt, rugby shirt, undershirt, sports shirt, sailor shirt, technical shirt etc. | Children (4-14 yo) | VSP |
| Skirts | Skirt, divided skirt, tulle skirt | Adult woman (≥ 15 yo) | MP |
| Low shoes | Slippers, boat shoes, derbies, moccasins, richelieus | Adult man (Pointure ≥ 37) | BP |