The

2022 *
rate for recycling
household
packaging
The rate list
Not binding for informational purposes only
* Version September 30, 2021 subject to the formal agreement
of the public authorities on the eco-modulation proposals
 The 2022 rate list
There are 3 types of declaration, choose the one most adapted to your situation
in 2022 according to your number of Consumer Sales Units (CSU)*.

We communicate you the 2022 rate subject to the

formal agreement of the public authorities on the
proposals of eco-modulation. If changes or new
DECLARATIONS AND FLAT RATE
eco-modulations were to come into force, they could
lead to an update of the 2022 rate.
€80

Following the decision of the French Conseil DECLARATION PER CSU THE SECTOR-SPECIFIC THE €80 FLAT RATE
d’Etat on March 15, 2021, the elements Declaring CSUs placed on the DECLARATION Customers who place less than
market, shown by weight and by Declaring by product family. 10,000 CSUs on the
presented on the Green Dot penalty are subject
material This option is available to customers French market
to suspension until the decision on the who place less than 500,000 CSUs
substance of the French Conseil d’Etat. on the French market per year.
See page 11 for more details.

If your annual contribution due is

less than €80 exc. VAT, you will be
charged the minimum rate of €80
exc. VAT.

*A Consumer Sales Unit (CSU) is a unit of packaged product which a

consumer can buy separately from others.
Example: one pack of 4 yoghurts, one television, one bottle of water,
one promotional pack of 2 shampoos, one shipping package, etc.
A CSU can be composed of different elements of different materials.
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Declaration per csu
(Consumer Sales Unit)
Calculation method
TOTAL
Focus on the plastic rates
CONTRIBUTION 1 2 3 4 5
OF CSU
Contribution by weight Contribution
of material by CSU
Bonus-
Penalty
Premiums* Penalty**
Why this evolution on plastic rates ?
* Premiums for integration of recycled materials ** If the CSU carries a Green Dot or confusing sign or marking (see page 11 for details on the suspension Since 2020, new plastic rates have been implemented to reflect the level of development of recycling facilities.
of the Green Dot penalty).

1 Contribution by weight of 2 Contribution by CSU

material For each CSU, the basic contribution is 0.0794 ct € adjusted
• A differentiated rate for each of the 15 according to the number of Packaging Units that make up
families of materials following: the CSU. TYPE OF
MATE-
EXAMPLES OF PACKAGING RIAL END OF PACKAGING LIFE
PACKAGING
Codes MATÉRIAUX Tarif en ct €/kg Adjustment rules Number of units % adjusted Price per CSU RATE
1 Steel 4.72 per CSU in € ct Bottle and vial in clear Packaging with the most developed sector
Bottle of mineral water, bottle of soda 6.1
PET with a high take-back price
2 Aluminium 12.57 1 unit = no modulation 1 0 % 0.0794 Bottle and vial in Bottle of mineral water, drinks
Paper & Cardboard Packaging including recycling facilities are well

LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECYCLING CHANNEL

coloured PET, in PE Detergent bottles, shampoos, cleaning 6.2
3 Paper/cardboard 16.43 2 70 % 0.1350 established
2 to 5 units = 80% or PP products

MATERIAL RATE OF THE TYPE OF PACKAGING

3 140 % 0.1906
4 Brick 24.91 adjustment for each Packaging that is part of the extension of sorting
4 210 % 0.2461 instructions to all packaging (ECT) whose sectors
5 Glass 1.31 unit
5 280 % 0.3017 Rigid packaging in PE, 6.3
Plastic Trays, pots are developing rapidly: there are already
6 330 % 0.3414 PP or PET
value-added outlets; the challenge is to expand
6.1 Bottle and vial in clear PET 32.58
6 to 10 units = 60 % 7 380 % 0.3811 them to accommodate the new deposit
Bottle and vial in coloured PET, adjustment for each 8 430 % 0.4208 Grouping film, bag of economat,
6.2 34.77 Packaging that is part of the ECT and whose the
in PE or PP unit Flexible PE packaging bag of frozen food, cushioning for 6.4
9 480 % 0.4605 recycling channel is under development
6.3 Rigid packaging in PE, PP or PET 37.43 10 530 % 0.5002 packaging
6.4 Flexible PE packaging 40.55 11 560 % 0.5240 Packaging that is part of the ECT and whose the
6.5 PS rigid packaging 43.67 Yoghurt cup, meat tray, recycling channel is
11 to 15 units = 40 % 12 590 % 0.5479 6.5
PS rigid packaging jar of fresh cream, egg box, at the beginning of its development with first
Complex packaging or other resins adjustment for each 13 620 % 0.5717
6.6 46.79 TV cushioning packaging experiments; the challenge is to find outlets
excluding PVC unit 14 650 % 0.5955 value-added
6.7 Packaging containing PVC 62.38 15 680 % 0.6193 Complex packaging or
Other materials 16 690 % 0.6273 Package of chips, gourd of compote, 6.6 Packaging without an existing recycling channel
other resins excluding
PLA bottle but recoverable
From 16 to 20 units = 17 700 % 0.6352 PVC
Unprocessed materials from renewable
resources and sustainably managed with 20 % adjustment for 18 710 % 0.6431 Packaging without a recycling channel and
7.1 35.87 Packaging containing «Berlingot» detergent, tray with cap,
recycling channel or organic recovery in each unit 19 720 % 0.6511 6.7 non-recoverable
PVC drug blister pack
development (wood, cork). 20 730 % 0.6590 in additional valuation (Solid Fuel of Recovery)

Without recycling channel and energy From 21 units =

7.2 46.79 modulation of 10% for 21 735 % 0.6630
recoverable (textile, other materials...)
each unit
Without recycling channel and non reco-
7.3 54.58 For CSUs composed of packaging units of less than 0.1 g, the basic Plastic packaging combining several resins in the body can benefit from the rate of the main resin if this combination is recognised as recyclable
verable (stoneware, ­porcelain, ceramics)
contribution of these packaging units is 5% of 0.0794 ct €. (green and orange columns) in the COTREP tables, 4 combinations are currently known:
• Discount for the use of recycled/cardboard: • PA 3-layer barrier in rigid PET packaging
The weight of paper and cardboard packaging incorporating raw • EVOH barrier in rigid or flexible PE packaging
materials from recycling is reduced by 10% if more than 50% of the • EVOH barrier in PP rigid packaging
packaging’s total weight consists of recycled material. To benefit from
the discount, a certificate may be sent from the packaging supplier. • Mixed or multilayer PE/PP rigid packaging
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 Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
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3 CUMULATIVE BONUSES AND PREMIUMS PREMIUMS FOR INCORPORATION OF RECYCLED

to encourage ecodesign of packaging and raise awareness about sorting POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS
A premium is applied to plastic packaging that incorporates at least 10% plastic materials 1 irom the recycling of
household, industrial or commercial packaging. The amount of the premium is determined based on the
BONUS FOR AWARENESS-RAISING
quantity by mass of incorporated recycled materials.
 The Off-Pack bonus The incorporation of materials recycled from household packaging may result in an additional Premium based
A bonus of 4 % on the total contribution of the CSU is The decree of June 29, 2021 on consumer information on the quantity by mass of materials made from recycling certain categories of household packaging.
granted for the following media campaigns that include on the sorting rule for waste from products subject to the
a message encouraging the sorting gesture1: TV / EPR principle makes it mandatory, as of January 1, 2022, I ntegration of recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) (rPET)
Radio (300 GRP minimum), display (1,000 GRP to use the Triman associated with a standardized marking into PET packaging:
minimum), press (150 GRP minimum), digital medium indicating the sorting rule. In this context, the awareness
•A
 premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household, industrial or commercial recycling.
with purchase of space (minimum 20% of the target bonuses granted for information on packaging will not
Additional premiums only for rigid PET packaging such as “pots and trays”, excluding bottles and vials:
with a minimum of 20 million “impressions” = number be renewed in 2022.
An additional premium of €0.35/kg is applied for rigid PET packaging other than bottles and vials, in particular
of opportunities to see the campaign).
pots or trays, if the rPET comes exclusively from the recycling of rigid household PET packaging other than
1 - Media performance calculated on the basis of the French population. Target
NOTE base of 15 years and + for TV, radio, display, press. Target base 18 years and + bottles and vials (such as pots or trays).
• CSUs subject to a disruptive penalty are not for digital.

eligible for the bonus for awareness-raising. I ntegration of recycled PE (polyethylene) (rPE) into flexible PE packaging
(mainly low-density polyethylene - LDPE):
• A premium of €0.40/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial or commercial recycling.
An additional premium of €0.15/kg is applied if the rPE comes exclusively from the recycling of household
packaging.

BONUS FOR REDUCTION AT THE SOURCE I ntegration of recycled PE (polyethylene) (rPE) into rigid PE packaging (mainly
NOTE high-density polyethylene - HDPE):
A bonus of 8% on the total contribution of the • These bonuses apply only to the first year that
it is placed on the market. • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial or commercial recycling.
respective
CSU packaging is granted for the following actions: • If multiple measures for reduction at the source
• Iso-material and iso-functionality weight reduction; are implemented for the same CSU, the bonus Integration of recycled PP (polypropylene) (rPP) into PP packaging:
cannot be combined.
• Reduction in the number of packaging units in a • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPP comes from household, industrial or commercial recycling.
• CSUs subject to a disruptive penalty cannot be
single CSU.
awarded bonus for reduction at the source.
• Deployment of refills.
• The refill must be made of recyclable material. Integration of recycled PS (polystyrene) (rPS), including expanded polystyrene
(EPS) into PS or EPS packaging:
•A
 premium of €0.55/kg is applied if the rPS or recycled expanded polystyrene comes from household,
industrial or commercial recycling.
CSUs submitted with a disruptive penalty (excluding Green
Dot penalty*) are not eligible for bonuses or premiums. note
1. These materials can come from the recycling of household, industrial or commercial packaging.
Packaging made from production waste (waste from adjustment, non-compliant products,
shrinkage, etc.) is not eligible for these premiums or additional premiums.

• CSUs subject to a disruptive penalty (excluding Green Dot penalty*) cannot be awarded
premiums or additional premiums.

* see page 11 for details. * see page 11 for details.

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Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020

SUMMARY OF PREMIUMS FOR INCORPORATION

OF RECYCLED POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS

Amount of the premium in € Amount of the additional premium in €

Type of recycled per kg of plastic from packaging recycling per kg of plastic material from household
plastic resin incorporated packaging recycling incorporated

Polyethylene
0.05 0.35*
terephthalate (PET)
Low-density
0.40 0.15
polyethylene - (LDPE)
High-density
0.45
polyethylene (HDPE)
Polypropylene) (PP) 0.45
Polystyrene) (PS),
including expanded 0.55
polystyrene (EPS)

*The additional premium is applicable to rigid packaging as “pots and trays” that incorporate recycled PET plastic that comes
exclusively from the recycling of household rigid packaging such as “pots and trays”.

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3 PROGRESSIVE PENALTIES Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of 25 December 2020
to encourage the abandonment of non-recyclable or recycling-disruptive packaging, while leaving time
to implement alternative solutions. This principle makes it possible to have a measured financial impact for new
malus while encouraging ecodesign approaches with the prospect of the evolution of their increase. PENALTY FOR SIGNAGE AND MARKING
THAT IS POTENTIALLY MISLEADING REGARDING THE SORTING RULE
(INCLUDING THE GREEN DOT)
Level 1 penalties with a 10% rate Application of a penalty equivalent to the sum of the amount of the contributions by weight of
material and by CSU for packagings on which one of the signs or one of the markings defined
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING pursuant to the 5th paragraph of Article L. 541-10-3 of the AGEC (Anti-Waste and Circular
Bottles, vials and other rigid plastic Economy) Law is affixed.
Rigid plastic packaging made of PET, PE, PP with a
Material loss
(rates 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3) density lower than 1 for PET and higher
than 1 for PE and PP Exemptions for the disposal of stocks have been negotiated with the public authorities:
Bottles, vials and other rigid PET • packaged products or packaging manufactured or imported before 1 April 2021 will be subject to a
Rigid plastic in PET
(rates 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
packaging with rigid plastic of density Material loss time limit for disposing of stocks not exceeding 18 months from that date;
greater than 1
• packaged products or manufactured or imported packaging on which this signage or marking is affixed
pursuant to a regulatory obligation set by another Member State of the European Union, when the
Level 2 penalties with a 50% rate producer markets the product in identical packaging on national territory and in this other Member
State, and until 1 January 2022. This packaging or products packaged before this date will also be
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING subject to a period for disposing of stocksmnot exceeding
April 1, 20
21 of 12 months from this date.
n as fro mber 30,
With a non-magnetic steel closing Quality of recycled material, a key safety issue Suspensio cree of Nove
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January 1, April 1, 2020, ord il d’Etat October 1, January 1,
Containing printing with inks The penalties nch Conse
Cardboard-paper
manufactured with the addition of Quality of recycled material 2021 2021 by the Fre 2022 2023
packaging mineral oils* cumulate
between each
Bottles, vials and other dark rigid plastic Penalty for all packaging or packaged products marked
Rigid plastic (rates 6.2, packaging, not detectable by optical level of penalty. with the Green Dot and placed on the market.
Loss of material at the sorting stage
6.3, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7) sorting, in particular containing
carbon black PLEASE NOTE Packaging or packed products placed on the market Deadline for selling existing stock
BEFORE 01/04/2021.
Bottle and vial in PET Quality of the recycled material and deterioration
Containing glass beads
(rates 6.1 and 6.2) of the industrial tool Deadline for
Packaging or packaged products placed on the market in countries
selling existing
where the Green Dot is still compulsory ( Spain and Republic of Cyprus). stock
* The “mineral oils” penalty will apply only to the contribution by weight of the cardboard-paper.
The other materials that can be considered CSU are not affected by these rules.

Level 3 penalties with a 100% rate

Following the proceedings initiated by several professional organisations representing directly producers, the French
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING Conseil d’Etat decided, on March 15, 2021, to pronounce the suspension as from April 1, 2021 of
Other than soda-lime Quality of the recycled material execution of the decree of November 30, 2020, which defines the Green Dot as a marking that could
Glass Soda-lime with associated infuse elements lead to confusion about the sorting rules, and the associated financial penalty imposed by the decree
Damage to industrial facilities
(porcelain, ceramic, sandstone, etc.)
of December 25, 2020.
Cardboard-paper
Reinforced
Damage to the industrial facilities Given the context around the Green Dot sign in France and the legislative basis that remains* and allows the State to adopt
packaging (process blockage)
new implementing regulations, we cannot completely rule out the risk that placement of the Green Dot on packaging
Bottle, vial and rigid Combined with aluminium, PVC Quality of the recycled material and deterioration
launched on the market in France may be subject to a penalty, even if the disputed texts are cancelled.
plastic in PET (rates 6.2 or silicone with density greater
of the industrial tool
and 6.3) than 1

Bottle, vial and rigid

In opaque PET
plastic in PET (rates 6.2 Issues at stake in outlets
(mineral filler > 4%)
and 6.3)
Bouteille et flacon Packaging in national sorting guidelines,
Material loss
en PVC (tarif 6.7) but non-recyclable and non-recoverable

* Article L. 541-10-3 of the Environmental Code as amended by Article 62 of the AGEC Act.

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The sector-specific Rates for general sector-specific declaration
declaration CODE PRODUCT FAMILY DESCRIPTION
2022 RATES PER CONSUMER UNIT
IN €

Food
The sector-specific declaration is made by product family. P012001 Jam, compotes, honey, spreads 0.0069
A rate is defined for each of them. P010201 Sweet or savoury biscuits, cereals, pastries, bread and bread equivalents 0.0102
P010301 Coffee, tea and other instant beverages 0.0214
P011901 Sugar, confectionery, chocolate and similar 0.0020
There are 2 types of sector-specific declaration: P011100 Pasta, rice, canned foods, deli products and prepared foods 0.0070
P011500 Spices and condiments 0.0078
A general declaration covering all types of products.
P034601 Meat and fish 0.0044
The rates are increasing by 0.5%, to match the overall increase
in contributions. Calculation method P034202 Dairy products (except butter) 0.0110
CONTRIBUTION FOR A PRODUCT FAMILY P034204 Beurres 0.0029
P034101 Ice creams and frozen foods 0.0228
A separate declaration for wines and spirits. P034400 Fruits and vegetables 0.0037
Rates are adjusted product by product to reflect as closely as
possible the actual cost of materials in this sector of activity. 1 2 Drinks
P023101 Beer and shandies 0.0057
Number of Consumer Price per CU of the
P023003 Fruit juices and syrups 0.0088
Units (CU)* respective product family
P034201 Milks 0.0071
*Consumer Unit: the smallest packaged unit which a consumer can consume P023001 Alcohol-free carbonated drinks 0.0077
P023600 Aperitifs, alcohols and brandies 0.0092
P023400 Wines, champagnes, sparkling wines and ciders 0.0123
P023200 Waters 0.0126

Cleaning and household products

P055002 Washing products and detergents 0.0262
P055001 Soaps 0.0055
P055101 All cleaning products, deodorants and insecticides 0.0471
P055008 Washing and cleaning accessories 0.0129

Body, hair and tooth care products
P046401 Body hygiene and care products (including hair and mouth) 0.0084

Pharmaceutical products
P046719 Body hygiene and care products (including hair and mouth) 0.0328

Gardening products
P055801 Products for the garden and similar 0.0460

DIY
P055901 Tools, DIY, glues, paints and similar 0.0485
P055902 General hardware and furnishings 0.0278

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Clothing, shoes, textiles and accessories
P078201 Clothing, textiles, soles, laces, fabrics and sewing accessories 0.0050 Rates of the sector-specific declaration
P078301 Shoes 0.0159 for wines and spirits

Household appliances
P055501 Various large household appliances 0.1054
Individual bottles (note, overpacks containing bottles need to be declared separately)
P055508 Various small household appliances 0.0364
P056102 Household appliance accessories and similar 0.0088 2022 RATES PER CONSUMER UNIT
CODE VOLUME (CL)
IN €
Outfitting and furniture
Wines – normal glass bottle
P055401 Various housewares 0.0262
P023401 ≤ 50 0.0077
P056001 Indoor and outdoor furniture 0.0679
P023402 75 0.0090

P023403 100 and 150 0.0150
Animals
P023404 300 and more 0.0291
P012801 Products and accessories for animals 0.0191


Wines – reduced-weight glass bottle
Other
P023405 ≤ 50 (1) 0.0063
P066800 Various supplies, lighters, souvenirs, gifts, recreational items, writing items 0.0216
P023406 75 (2) 0.0074
P067001 Jewellery and watches 0.0092
P023407 100 (3) and 150 (4) 0.0115
P067101 Leather goods and travel bags 0.0282

P085201 Tobacco 0.0048
Champagne – glass bottle
P067207 Musical instruments 0.0989
P023501 < 75 0.0124
P067301 Games and toys 0.0282
P023502 75 0.0173
P067504 Cycles, motorcycles, mopeds, sailing and physical fitness items 0.1367
P023503 150 0.0293
P085305 Domestic liquid fuels 0.3451
P023504 300 and more 0.0488
P067800 Quick services (keys, shoe repairs) 0.0005

Sparkling wines – glass bottle
Service and shipping packaging
P023505 < 75 0.0121
(e.g. mail-order sales, pouches, bags, trays, etc.)
P023506 75 0.0156
P023507 150 0.0268
P120301 Paper & Cardboard Weight per unit < 5g 0.0019

P120302 Weight per unit from 5 to 15g 0.0033
Spirits – glass bottle
P120303 Weight per unit from 15 to 50 g 0.0088
P023701 70 and 100 0.0110
P120304 Weight per unit > 50g 0.0168
P023702 150 0.0163
P120201 Aluminium Weight per unit < 5g 0.0015

P120202 Weight per unit from 5 to 15g 0.0024
PET bottles
P120203 Weight per unit from 15 to 50 g 0.0055
P023408 75 0.0154
P120204 Weight per unit > 50g 0.0098

P120431 Plastic Weight per unit < 5g 0.0024
Cubitainer types Bag in box types
P120432 Weight per unit from 5 to 15g 0.0050
P023409 300 0.0367
P120433 Weight per unit from 15 to 50 g 0.0166
P023410 500 0.0506
P120434 Weight per unit > 50g 0.0280
P023411 1000 and more 0.0900
P120601 Others Weight per unit < 5g 0.0021

P120602 Weight per unit from 5 to 15g 0.0044
Cubitainer rigide
P120603 Weight per unit from 15 to 50 g 0.0123
P023412 ≤ 500 0.0781
P120604 Weight per unit > 50g 0.0233
P023413  > 500 0.1312

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 Other packaging (note, bottles need to be declared separately)

CODE PACKAGING
2022 RATE BY PACKAGING MATERIAL
IN € Notes
Wooden case
P121601 Case 1 bottle 0.2632
P121602 Case 2 bottles 0.4354
P121603 Case 3 bottles 0.6384
P121604 Case 6 bottles 0.7546
P121605 Case 12 bottles 0.9820

Cardboard case containing 6 or 12 bottles
P121301 Case 6 bottles 0.0441
P121302 Case 12 bottles 0.0758

Cardboard box containing 1, 2 or 3 bottles
P121303 Box 1 bottle 0.0189
P121304 Box 2 bottles 0.0279
P121305 Box 3 bottles 0.0320

Metal box containing 1 bottle
P121101 Box 1 bottle 0.0132

Service and shipping packaging (e.g. paper bags, plastic bags, etc.)  
P121306 Paper/cardboard Weight per unit ≤ 30 g 0.0057
P121307 Weight per unit > 30 g 0.0153
P121431 Plastic Weight per unit ≤ 15 g 0.0078
P121432 Weight per unit > 15 g 0.0165

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