ASL-Sports and Leisure equipment
Legal regulation
The legal basis for extended producer responsibility in the area of sport and leisure equipment is enshrined in the French Environmental Code, in particular in Articles L. 541-10 and R. 543-330. These articles oblige manufacturers to organise and finance the disposal, reuse and recycling of their products. The regulations are part of the Anti-Waste and Circular Economy Act (AGEC) introduced in 2020, which aims to minimise the environmental impact of products and promote the circular economy.
What obligations do I have as a manufacturer?
- Registration in the national register
- Annual declaration of total quantities and weights of products placed on the market
- Information for end users on disposal and recycling
- Financing the collection and processing of appliances
- Annual reporting on collection and processing to the authorities
What obligations do I have as a distributor?
Since 1 January 2023, dealers have been obliged to take back used ASL appliances from their customers:
- Sales area between 200 and 400 m² dedicated to ASL: 1:1 take-back obligation.
- Sales area > 400 m² dedicated to ASL: obligation to take back without obligation to purchase (1:0 take-back).
- Distance selling with a turnover of more than €100,000 from the sale of ASL: 1:1 take-back obligation.
What happens if I do not fulfil the requirements?
Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to significant penalties. The AGEC legislation provides for fines of up to 70,000 euros per undeclared product.