AliExpress and the French EPR number: what it asks for
Direct answer: AliExpress asks its sellers for a French EPR registration number (IDU / UIN) on its seller pages. Its seller policy asks for the registration number. It does not ask for a representative established in France. Under French law, a producer with no establishment in France appoints a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1). The same article says the obligation is deemed satisfied where a marketplace established in France sees to those obligations itself, for the products concerned, for the sales made through it, with written confirmation. It is you who determine whether…
The labels on its screens
not found on its public pages.
What it asks for
A French EPR registration number (IDU / UIN), per scheme.
What it publishes when the number is missing
- « 对于EPR资质不合规商品，平台有义务对相应国家下的商品进行屏蔽管控处理 »
- France, catégories non prises en charge (轮胎、纸制品、化学品、润滑油和工业用油) : « 已执行屏蔽 »
- « 无法代扣代缴的类目则会进行对应国家的商品屏蔽 »
- « 平台会适时启动2022年1月1日以来的历史订单费用补扣，请商家关注页面信息的更新。»
- « 平台会适时启动快时尚服装2026年9月1日以来的历史订单费用补扣 »
Who pays the eco-contribution
- AliExpress, par défaut si aucun IDU (POP) — France « 已执行代扣代缴 » : 1.电器和电子设备（EEE）2.商品及物流包装 3.电池 4.家具 5.纺织品 6.运动和休闲装备 7.DIY和园艺用品 8.玩具
- Page règles (révisée 18/09/2026) ajoute : 9.建筑产品或材料 10.快时尚服装 — alors que la page d'aide (état au 05/06/2026) classe 建筑产品 en « 未执行代扣代缴 »
- Vendeur seul (non pris en charge) : 轮胎、纸制品、化学品、润滑油和工业用油、一次性卫生纺织品
- Full-service / entrepôt outre-mer : « 由平台负责销售及出资，不会进行扣款 »
About a representative established in France
Its seller policy asks for the registration number. It does not ask for a representative established in France.
Under French law, a producer with no establishment in France appoints a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1). The same article says the obligation is deemed satisfied where a marketplace established in France sees to those obligations itself, for the products concerned, for the sales made through it, with written confirmation. It is you who determine whether that applies to you; this page does not say that a seller is exempt, nor that it is not.
Sources
- rule.aliexpress.com/rule-channels/36963666/163252559
- helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/SellerHelp/knowledge?categoryId=
Officiel AliExpress, pages vendeurs publiques en chinois uniquement. Aucune version FR/EN publique trouvée
FAQ
Does the marketplace declare for me?
AliExpress, par défaut si aucun IDU (POP) — France « 已执行代扣代缴 » : 1.电器和电子设备（EEE）2.商品及物流包装 3.电池 4.家具 5.纺织品 6.运动和休闲装备 7.DIY和园艺用品 8.玩具
What happens without a number?
« 对于EPR资质不合规商品，平台有义务对相应国家下的商品进行屏蔽管控处理 »
Do I need a representative established in France?
Under French law, a producer with no establishment in France appoints a representative established in France (article L. 541-10-9-1). The same article says the obligation is deemed satisfied where a marketplace established in France sees to those obligations itself, for the products concerned, for the sales made through it, with written confirmation. It is you who determine whether that applies to you; this page…