Categories requiring registration:
Packaging and printed paper– All forms of packaging and paper such as labelling
EEE – Anything considered electronic
Batteries – Required even if you are already registered for EEE
Textiles – mostly limited to clothing and household linens
Furniture – Indoor and outdoor furniture
DIY and Gardening Supplies - Intended for improvement/maintenance
Toys – Specifically children’s toys – pet toys not included here
Sports and Leisure Equipment – Various sports covered – not including electronics
Chemicals - Hazard‑labelled household chemicals
Average registration timeframes :
Packaging : 6 weeks
EEE : 6 weeks
Batteries : 6 weeks
Textiles : 6 weeks
Furniture : 6 weeks
DIY and Gardening Supplies : 6 weeks
Toys : 6 weeks
Sports and Leisure Equipment : 6 weeks
Chemicals : 6 weeks
Declaration Frequency :
Packaging : Annual
EEE : Annual - Biannual if the volume is above 5 tonnes per year
Batteries : Annual
Textiles : Annual
Furniture : Annual
DIY and Gardening Supplies : Annual
Toys : Annual
Sports and Leisure Equipment : Annual - Biannual if the volume is above 5 tonnes per year
Chemicals : Annual
Key Info : Amazon pay the EPR contribution on behalf of sellers who sell in France but with a company that is not based in France, effective from 01 04 2023.
There are additional categories such as Piercing medical Equipment and Food Service Packaging that require EPR registration and filing in France under the EPR regulation, but these are not part of AVASK services currently.