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š š«šš§ššāš¬ ššš šš®š„šš¬ ššØš« šš©šØš«šš¬ & ššš¢š¬š®š«š šš«šØšš®ššš¬: šš«š ššØš® ššØš¦š©š„š¢šš§š? Did you know that selling bicycles, sports gear or outdoor equipment in France triggers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations? šÆ Since 2022, companies placing sports and leisure products on the French market must: - Register with a French PRO (Producer Responsibility Organization) - Declare product quantities regularly - Pay the applicable eco-fee Which products are covered? ā Bicycles & non-motorized mobility devices ā Sports and outdoor activity products ā Accessories for these items What's excluded? ā Products for professional use only ā Equipment with electrical/electronic parts (covered by WEEE) ā Fixed sports ground equipment Important nuance: Textiles used exclusively for sports (e.g., specialized gear) = sports product. Textiles for everyday use = textile product. Future trends focus on repairability, material selection and longer product lifespans. Investing in eco-friendly solutions can even reduce your eco-fee. š Read our full guide on EPR for sports and leisure products in France: We'll share the link in the comments! #EPR #France #Sustainability #Ecommerce #CircularEconomy #Sportswear #Compliance #ecosistant