Guide: How to build an EPR product code for textile products in France

In France, for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting, you are required to assign a product category code that corresponds to the type of product you’re selling. This code is built by combining several hierarchical components.

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EPR code structure:

category + subcategory1 + subcategory2 + subcategory3 + subcategory4 + subcategory5

1. Select the reporting country

For example: FRA (France)
This code is used in reporting headers but is not part of the final product category number.

2. Choose a category

This defines the broad material/product type.
Example:

Textile → Code: T

3. Choose subcategory1

This represents a general product group under the main category.
Examples:

• Clothing → A
• Footwear → C

See the full list in the Subcategory1 Codes table provided in this guide.

4. Choose subcategory2

This defines the product audience or purpose.
Examples:

• Adult women → 003
• Bed linen → 009

Refer to the Subcategory2 Codes table for all available values.

5. Choose subcategory3

This provides the most specific product type.
Examples:

• Flat footwear → 26
• Dresses → 07

See all options in the Subcategory3 Codes table.

Use 00 for Subcategory4 and Subcategory5 if not applicable
In most cases:

• Subcategory4 → 00
• Subcategory5 → 00

Code assembly example

If you selected:

• Category: Textile = T
• Subcategory1: Footwear = C
• Subcategory2: Adult women = 003
• Subcategory3: Flat footwear = 26
• Subcategory4: None = 00
• Subcategory5: None = 00

Then your final product code will be: TC003260000