A newEPR Scheme to combat single-use plastics, especially in fishing
A stronger legal framework against plastic pollution
Marine pollution is one of the major environmental challenges today. Among the most persistent types of waste, fishing gear containing plastic accounts for a significant volume, with direct consequences for biodiversity and coastal ecosystems.
The decree of June 25, 2025 officially creates an Extended Producer ResponsibilityEPR Scheme dedicated to this equipment. This measure is part of the EuropeanSingle-Use Plastics(SUP) Directive, which aims to reduce single-use plastics, particularly in the most polluting sectors.
Who is affected by the new Scheme ?
All manufacturers, importers, and distributors of fishing gear containing plastic must now:
- Register with an approved eco-organization for the newEPR Scheme EPR
- Pay an eco-contribution proportional to the volumes placed on the market;
- Ensure traceability and report the quantities and types of equipment involved;
- Contribute to financing the collection, treatment and recycling of this equipment.
These include nets, ropes, traps, longlines and any other device incorporating plastic components.
Reform objectives
This newEPR Scheme aims to :
- Reducing marine pollution through better management of fishing gear waste;
- Improving the collection and recycling of plastic materials;
- Funding research and innovation to develop sustainable alternatives;
- Empowering the supply chain, from design to market launch.
A logistical and regulatory challenge for industry players
Setting up this EPR involves :
- Precise identification of products covered by the decree;
- Adaptation of billing and reporting systems;
- Coordination with eco-organizations to meet deadlines;
- Anticipating future developments, the fight against single-use plastics is set to intensify in other sectors.
Anticipate the expansion of the fight against single-use plastics with CompliancR
This regulation is only the first step. After fishing, other sectors are set to see similar requirements introduced: specific packaging, sporting goods, horticultural products, and even medical devices.
For businesses, this means that anticipation becomes a competitive advantage.
With CompliancRyou can :
- Monitor regulatory developments for all EPR technologies, including those in preparation;
- Adapt your product data sheets and catalog to the new requirements;
- Simulate the financial impact of future eco-contributions to adjust your prices and margins;
- Centralize your compliance data so you're ready to respond as soon as a new EPR implemented.
Our mission: to enable you to stay ahead of the curve in a regulatory landscape that is rapidly expanding to cover all single-use plastics, particularly beyond the fishing industry.
CompliancR : simplifying EPR compliance, Scheme by Scheme
At CompliancRwe already support marketers in more than 15 EPR sectors.
With this new obligation, our platform enables you to :
- Automatically identify fishing gear subject to EPR ;
- Calculate your exact eco-contributions, according to the official scales;
- Generate and submit your declarations to eco-organizations ;
- Centralize your supporting documents to respond quickly to audits.
The fight against single-use plastics, particularly in specific sectors such as fishing, requires rapid, reliable compliance. CompliancR transforms this obligation into a smooth, controlled process.
Find out how CompliancR help you get compliant today.