professional packaging
Postponement in sight?

According to the official texts published in December 2025, the EPR scheme was supposed to start operationally on July 1, 2026, but the ministry announced a potential postponement. We are now waiting for the postponement date. 
In the meantime, CITEO PRO remains approved for Extended Producer Responsibility for professional packaging. 

catering packaging
Making a successful transition into the professional EPR scheme

From July 1st, 2026, the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for catering packaging will be taken over by the EPR scheme for professional packaging. Here’s how to approach the transition as smoothly as possible. 

Let’s work together to make a difference

A subsidiary of the CITEO group, a leading player in the packaging sector, CITEO PRO draws on its expertise, influence and practical experience to guide you step by step through this new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. 

The professional packaging sector

Since July 1, 2026, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for commercial packaging came into force. It covers all catering packaging, as well as industrial and commercial packaging. 

The aim of this scheme is to improve the environmental performance of this packaging in order to meet the reduction, reuse and recycling targets set by the European Union by 2030.  

Everyone has a role to playas a partner in packaging management

Producers
Operators
Reuse stakeholders
Waste holders
Local authorities
Producers

You manufacture in France, sell or import finished packaged products onto the French market.

You are responsible for managing the end-of-life stages of packaging (sorting, collection and treatment).

To optimise its management and pool the associated obligations, CITEO PRO provides guidance and tools while ensuring your regulatory compliance.

Operators

You collect, sort, consolidate, recycle, or ensure the traceability of packaging waste streams

CITEO PRO supports you in implementing the schemes set out by the sector. 

waste Holders

You hold professional packaging as part of your business activities.

As a key player in the sector, you contribute – through sorting and organising collection – to the traceability and recovery of packaging streams.

CITEO PRO offers dedicated solutions to help you streamline your processes, monitor your streams and improve your environmental performance. 

reuse stakeholders

You use or place reusable packaging on the market. 

As a key player in the reuse sector, you help to optimise the use and lifespan of packaging.

Our dedicated team takes practical, hands-on action to remove the economic barriers to reuse, identify new opportunities and help you meet your obligations​​​​. 

local authorities

You are responsible for the collection and sorting of professional packaging waste within your area

in particular for a significant proportion of waste streams from small-scale waste producers, for whom implementing source separation can prove more complex.

To support you, CITEO PRO is rolling out a number of schemes tailored to different materials.

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Rendez-vous Pro
keeping up to date with the latest news from the sector

The scheme for commercial packaging is now in force. Receive the latest updates on its roll-out and identify opportunities for your business once a month. 

CITEO PRO
supports producers

Go beyond mere compliance. By joining our Producer Responsibility Organisation, turn your packaging strategy into a driver of your business’s environmental and economic performance. 

CONTACT US
for further information

This telephone number is for businesses wishing to gain a better understanding of the terms and conditions of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. If this does not apply to you, please send us your enquiries via our contact page.

9.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday
By email: info@citeopro.com