Generate a France‑ready Info‑Tri layout (Triman + sorting info)
Turn your packaging components into a structured France labelling brief. We separate what the law requires (Triman + sorting information) from the common Citeo template conventions, so your artwork is defensible and consistent.
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Component-aware guidance (bottle + cap + label, boxes, films, cartons).
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Clear “legal requirement vs convention” callouts to avoid over-claiming.
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Download a supplier-ready dossier draft in minutes (not legal advice).
Updated 4 Mar 2026 • Guidance only • Always verify final artwork with counsel/PRO.
What this page helps you do
Generate a France-ready Triman + Info‑Tri labelling brief based on your packaging components. Separate legal requirements from Citeo template conventions, and export clear guidance for artwork and suppliers.
Who it's for
- Brand owners selling B2C in France
- Importers/distributors placing packaging on the French market
- Packaging, compliance and design teams
What you'll get
- Draft Info‑Tri layout guidance (component-level where relevant)
- Bin destination guidance (e.g., glass vs non-glass streams) for briefing
- Notes on what is mandated vs what is a widely-used template
Accuracy guardrail
Legal anchor: France’s requirement is set in national environmental labelling rules (e.g., Environment Code obligations implemented via Décret 2021‑835). Citeo/Adelphe templates are widely used implementation conventions and should not be presented as statutory text.
Worked example (Info‑Tri output)
Illustrative example: PET beverage bottle with tethered cap + label. Layout conventions vary by approved eco‑organisation guidance; validate final artwork before print.
TRIMAN + INFO‑TRI (sample lines)
- BOUTEILLE (bouchon solidaire) → bac de tri
- ÉTIQUETTE → bac de tri
Note: Some guidance allows grouping tethered caps with the bottle without separately naming the cap.
EU context (why France rules may change)
France’s national Triman/Info‑Tri scheme has been challenged at EU level. The European Commission escalated the infringement procedure and referred France to the Court of Justice.
- Commission steps: formal notice (Feb 2023) → reasoned opinion (Nov 2024) → referral (July 2025).
- PPWR applies from 12 Aug 2026 and introduces harmonised EU labelling via future implementing acts.
Caps: “leave it on” and tethered caps
From 3 July 2024, certain beverage containers in the EU must have caps that remain attached (tethered caps). In practice, French Info‑Tri layouts typically group tethered caps with the container, and “leave the cap on” messaging is common consumer guidance.
Fast checklist
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Confirm your packaging components (primary + separable parts).
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Map what’s legally required vs what’s a recommended template.
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Generate a draft dossier + label guidance in PPWR Copilot.
Need EU-wide output too?
PPWR Copilot generates country-specific labelling guidance across 27 EU member states + UK, plus PPWR empty-space checks.
Start free trialLegal requirement vs industry convention
Many packaging “rules” online are actually PRO templates or industry conventions. This page separates what the law requires from what is commonly recommended.
Required by law
Obligations explicitly set in legislation or binding implementing acts.
Common convention
Widely-used templates and pictograms that may help compliance, but are not always mandated as a format.
What PPWR Copilot outputs
A practical draft aligned to the law, with conventions clearly labelled.
Designed for real packaging
Component-aware guidance (bottle + cap + label, boxes with inserts, films, cartons) — not generic “one icon fits all”.
Built for audit trails
Outputs include clear assumptions and a “verify before printing” stance. You keep final legal sign-off.
Move faster
Generate draft documentation in minutes so legal, packaging and design can review early — before artwork goes to print.
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FAQs
Short answers for teams who just need clarity, not a 200‑page briefing.
Is the Citeo Info‑Tri template legally mandatory?
The legal duty is to provide Triman plus sorting information for household packaging under France’s environmental labelling rules (including the framework implemented via Décret 2021‑835). Citeo/Adelphe templates are widely used conventions that help implementation, but the template itself is not the law. Always validate your final label design for your product and market.
Do I need to show instructions for every component?
For separable components, component‑level guidance is common (e.g., bottle / label). For tethered caps specifically, some Info‑Tri guidance allows treating the cap as part of the bottle. The right level of detail depends on format and approved guidance — validate before print.
Where does “leave the cap on” fit in?
“Leave the cap on” is widely used consumer guidance in France. Since 3 July 2024, certain beverage containers in the EU must have tethered caps (caps that remain attached). In Info‑Tri practice, tethered caps are commonly grouped with the bottle (often shown as a bottle silhouette with attached cap), and you may not need a separate “cap” line. Use current approved guidance for your category and validate final artwork.
What does PPWR Copilot actually generate?
A draft compliance dossier and a labelling brief you can hand to designers and suppliers. You remain responsible for final compliance and sign-off.
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