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PPWR has applied since 12 August 2026. Online platforms must obtain each seller's producer-register registration and self-certification, and assess that information before activation (Article 45(4)-(6)). Fulfilment providers carry a matching duty under Article 45(7)-(8).Read the Article 45 explainer
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ADEME: check a packaging number

Free check against ADEME identifiant unique (IDU) (ADEME), with the evidence basis shown in full.

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Checks run against the latest captured ADEME identifiant unique (IDU). Last capture 15 Sept 2026.

Enter the ADEME unique identifier (IDU) as FR, 6 digits, an underscore, the 2-digit sector code and 4 characters, e.g. FR123456_01ABCD. This format is provisional and checked as a hint only.
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The ADEME number, explained

ADEME is the packaging producer register operated by ADEME (ADEME identifiant unique (IDU)). Every producer placing packaging on the FR market must hold a valid registration; the number proves the producer has met its Extended Producer Responsibility obligation for that stream.

Why marketplaces verify it (PPWR Article 45)

Under PPWR Article 45 a marketplace must obtain each seller's EPR registration and self-certification, and assess before activation that the information is complete and reliable, per country and waste stream (Article 45(4)-(6)). Fulfilment providers carry a matching obtain-assess-suspend duty under Article 45(7)-(8). A single check here returns the verdict, the register consulted, the capture timestamp and the evidence basis: the same record an audit pack is built from. In France, marketplaces face administrative fines up to EUR 30,000 plus delisting or pay-on-behalf enrolment of the seller. See EPR penalties by country. Read the full ADEME verification guide or the PPWR Article 45 explainer.

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