Moving towards sustainability and education around proper waste disposal, the French government from 1st January 2022 harmonised label sorting instructions to become mandatory. The Triman logo is one of the most important recycling symbols in retail, even for traders exporting to France. As a part of the anti-wastage and circular economy law, the French government has reformed the logos required on packaging of the products to simplify sorting. A treatment chains for end-of-life products have progressively developed, over 15 certified Producer Compliance Schemes and collective organisations have been created in France.
What is Triman logo and its requirements
The aim of Triman logo is to inform the consumer that the product is recyclable, collected separately and subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The Triman logo always consists of three graphic elements which cannot be dissociated.
Triman Logo in France
Since 2015, Triman logo has been mandatory in France but according to new regulations in 2021, sellers importing products to France should have the logo on their packaging. Further, the sorting information by the French governments is given, after the packaging has been emptied.
Messaging on the waste sorting
In addition to the mandatory Triman symbol, a detailed message about recycling instructions should be mentioned.
The message is required to:
Other than the Triman symbol, additional textual or visual aid for the consumer is optional
How can GCRS help?
Complying to the recent labelling and packaging regulations in France, GCRS Global’s RP team brings essential knowledge about the intricacies to help your brand successfully launch in France. The new regulation involves the size, the colour, and the placement of the logo on the packaging which our assigned RP brings essential knowledge and expertise; for your brand to meet end-users.
At GCRS Global, we act as your RP representative; maintaining and verifying the information ensuring that the product formulation is safe for consumption in the market, managing the volume of data and ensuring your meets every relevant regulatory requirement. Our Responsible Person representatives have an experience of more than 15 years of working in the industry and will ensure compliance of your overseas product launch.
The assigned RP brings essential knowledge and expertise to your brand which end-users have come to expect.
If you have any further questions about the Triman logo compliance, or other environmental issues. Please feel free to contact us.