In 2026, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will be extended to professional packaging. CITEO PRO is committed to keeping you informed and supporting you in preparing for regulatory changes.
Food service packaging: Making a successful transition to the professional scheme
As of July 1, 2026, the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for food service packaging will be into the professional scheme. Here’s how to approach the transition as smoothly as possible.
Get ready for the launch of the professional packaging scheme! 4 steps to take action.
1
Join a Café Pro
Opportunities to discuss the issues and ask your initial questions.
2
Download Cap Emballages Pro
A handy kit for identifying and cataloguing your business packaging.
3
See the FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions to help clarify any queries you may have.
4
Join an accredited Producer Responsability Organisation
From July, get support with the new EPR scheme.
Everyone has a part to play in waste management
Producers
Waste collection operators
Holders
Food service
Market makers
Do you manufacture, sell or import packaging or packaged products for the French market?
Under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, you are responsible for managing the end-of-life stages of packaging (sorting, collection and treatment).
To help lighten and share some of this task, you can join an accredited Producer Responsability Organisation.
Your role is vital: by ensuring that packaging is sorted correctly and that collection is organised efficiently, you are the cornerstone of successful reuse and processing of packaging waste.
Your role is vital: by ensuring that packaging is sorted correctly and that collection is organised efficiently, you are the cornerstone of successful reuse and processing of packaging waste.
This telephone number is for businesses wishing to learn more about the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. If this does not apply to you, please send us your questions via our contact page.
