French Eco-Participation Fees: DEEE Rates for Electronics and Electrical Equipment
Reference for France's DEEE eco-participation fees (éco-participation) required on the sale of electrical and electronic equipment to fund collection, recycling, and responsible disposal programs.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
France requires retailers to collect a visible eco-participation fee (éco-participation) on all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sold to consumers. The fee funds accredited éco-organismes that manage collection and recycling of WEEE. Fee amounts are set per product category and must be displayed separately from the product price. Rates vary by equipment type and are periodically adjusted by the éco-organismes.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
6 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| France (Large household appliances) | €1.00–€13.00 per unit |
| France (Small household appliances) | €0.05–€0.50 per unit |
| France (IT and telecom equipment) | €0.02–€2.00 per unit |
| France (Consumer electronics) | €0.10–€5.00 per unit |
| France (Lighting equipment) | €0.04–€0.20 per unit |
| France (Electrical tools) | €0.10–€1.50 per unit |
France (Large household appliances)
€1.00–€13.00 per unit
Refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, dishwashers, air conditioners
Rates vary by appliance size and type; set by éco-organismes such as Ecosystem
France (Small household appliances)
€0.05–€0.50 per unit
Toasters, kettles, hair dryers, irons, small kitchen appliances
France (IT and telecom equipment)
€0.02–€2.00 per unit
Computers, laptops, phones, tablets, printers, routers
France (Consumer electronics)
€0.10–€5.00 per unit
Televisions, monitors, audio equipment, cameras, game consoles
France (Lighting equipment)
€0.04–€0.20 per unit
LED bulbs, fluorescent tubes, luminaires
France (Electrical tools)
€0.10–€1.50 per unit
Drills, saws, sanders, garden power tools
Enforcement
Producers and retailers who fail to register with an accredited éco-organisme or display the eco-participation fee face fines and regulatory sanctions under French environmental law.
Official sources
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Shopify compliance
This is a mandatory fee — merchants selling in covered jurisdictions are legally required to collect it. Shopify requires that mandatory fees be clearly disclosed to customers before checkout. Use a Shopify app like Magical Fees to automate collection and ensure compliance.
This information is maintained by the Magical Apps team and reviewed semi-annually. Always consult official government sources for the most current requirements.
Quick facts
- Regulation
- DEEE (Déchets d'Équipements Électriques et Électroniques)
- Country
- France
- Jurisdictions
- 6
- Category
- Eco-Participation Fees
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