A stronger legal framework against plastic pollution
Marine pollution is one of today's major environmental challenges. Among the most persistent types of waste, fishing gear containing plastic represents a significant volume, with direct consequences for biodiversity and coastal ecosystems.
The decree of June 25, 2025 officially creates anEPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Scheme dedicated to this equipment. This measure is in line with the European SUP(Single-Use Plastics) directive, which targets the reduction of single-use plastics, particularly in the most polluting sectors.
Who is affected by the new Scheme ?
All producers, importers and distributors of fishing gear containing plastic must now :
- Register with an approved eco-organization for the newEPR Scheme ;
- Pay an eco-contribution proportional to the volumes placed on the market;
- Ensure traceability and declare 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 :
- Reduce marine pollution through better management of fishing gear waste;
- Improving the collection and recycling of plastic materials;
- Financing research and innovation to develop sustainable alternatives;
- Empowering the supply chain, from design to market.
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;
- Anticipation of future developments, as the fight against single-use plastics is set to be stepped up in other sectors.
Anticipating the extension of the fight against single-use plastics with CompliancR
This regulation is only the first step. After the fishing industry, other sectors are likely to see similar obligations: specific packaging, sporting goods, horticultural products and medical devices.
For companies, 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 is implemented.
Our mission: to keep you one step ahead in a regulatory landscape that is rapidly expanding to include 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 can help you comply today.