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2020

Declaration Guide
PAPER
Placed on the market in 2020
Not binding for informational purposes only
Paper declaration guide

Your Citeo contribution makes it possible to offer all French people a sorting and
selective collection system. It funds prevention, i.e. the eco-design of papers and
innovation and recycling. In almost 30 years, companies have invested nearly €10
billion!

Thank you for this solid commitment to the circular economy!

This contribution is based on your annual declaration. Citeo’s teams are at your side
to simplify your procedures. In this guide you will find the answers to your ques-
tions about paper declaration.

 Are you concerned?

 What are the papers to be declared?

What data should be collected?

You will then have until February 28, 2021 to finalize your declaration.

NEED FOR ACCOMPANYMENT?


Exchange with our teams during the Webinars of the paper
declaration between December 2020 and January 2021.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact
us or our advisers :
BY PHONE
0 808 80 00 50*
* free service + cost of call

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Contents
Introduction
06 Your declaration
05
Blank papers to be declared
07
Supporting documents
and checks
46 Papers for copying (V01)

01 04
48 Postal envelopes and sleeves (V02) Required items
68 
Regulatory verifications
69 

06
The CSR form
70 

Paper EPR Printed papers


to be declared
Types of papers included
10 
Which papers do not need
11  26 Free advertising newspapers (I-01)
Eco-modulation Glossary
to be declared 27 Printed advertising materials (I-02)
52 The responsible and renewable 72 Glossary

02
28 Directories (I-03)
29 Brand magazines, corporate and material criterion (e.g. fibre origin)
public entity publications (I-04) 53 The display criterion
30 Mailings, direct mail and 55 The recyclability criterion
management mailing (I-05) 55 The fibre colouring criterion
32 Letterhead papers and 57 Inks
60 Adhesives
The rate administrative forms (I-06)
61 Non-pulpable products
33 Sales catalogues (I-07)
34 Press advertising inserts not listed in 64 Synthesis of recyclability criteria
14 The rate for paper 66 Testing
the contents (I-08)
15 Eco-modulation criteria
35 Personalised postal envelopes
and sleeves (I-10)

03
36 Instruction leaflets and users’
manuals (I-13)
38  Others (I-12)
39  Posters (I-14)
40 Decorative papers (I-15)
41  Trust document papers: means and
In practice: proof of payment, ticketing
how to declare (transport, shows) (I-16)
42  Press publications (I-17)
The 2020 declaration
18 
step by step
A concrete example with
20 
the Excel file

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Your declaration Our tools to help you 

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION

2020
 eclaration meetings
D
Issuance
Our 2020 Declaration meetings are held on an exceptional basis
Declare your papers simply and efficiently! Placing papers on the market
remote this year. Our teams are mobilized to accompany you and
answer your questions.
 ebinars, interactive online workshops to help you understand the
W
2021 declaration procedures and ask any question you may have. Replays are
Choose the most suitable declaration also available on Citeo’s YouTube channel.
1st January - 28 February
A declaration guide that integrates eco-modulation criteria. It is
from among 3 possibilities Declaration
available in English.
of papers placed
on the market in 2020 A detailed guide available for press publications.

1
The detailed declaration with ­­
Are you a press
publisher interested
? 1st March - 31 March
  our personal customer
Y
clients.papiers.citeo.com
space:

in receiving the Invoicing


eco-modulation criteria contribution in kind? by Citeo
Available to all customers and designed for those placing Choose the detailed
more than 25 tons on the market per year. declaration (see the
press guide for more I Register and file my declaration online.
details). By 30 April
Paying

2
I can access all my documents: guides, invoices,
the contribution certificates, dashboards, CSR form, etc.

I can put now together my declaration gradually using


After filing your declaration,
the Excel file provided.
certify compliance by June 30
The simplified declaration and send in the RPC* form
Available soon for papers placed on the market in 2020
(Agreed Procedures Report)
A declaration accessible to customers who place less I can look up my printer’s data and include it in my
by 31 December.
2020 declaration.
than 25 tons on the market per year.

3
The “under 5 tons” declaration
Increase for late submission of 2020
declaration (in 2021)
In accordance with the imposed specifications by
the government, the deadline for submission of the
ANY DOUBTS? QUESTIONS?
Contact our advisers  

the declaration of papers placed on the market in BY EMAIL AT THE ADDRESS

Only for customers who place less than 5 tons on the 2020 is set for February 28, 2021. clients.papiers@citeo.com
market. In the event of a late submission, add-ons will be
If you match this description, you don’t have to declare applied as follows: BY PHONE
• 5% increase on declarations submitted between 0 808 80 00 50*
any figures at all! Just log in to your customer space and
March 1 and March 31, 2021 ; * free service + cost of call
certify your status
• then a 10% increase on the amount of the
declaration submitted as of April 1, 2021. or your usual contact directly.

* see page 68
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01 Paper
EPR

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Types of papers included Products not requiring declaration


PAPER EPR

PAPER EPR
Citeo assists companies with their obligation to recycle papers put on the French Books
market. We guarantee you 100% compliance with your regulatory obligations, ensuring Novels, school/academic books, comic books, dictionaries,
tourist guides, road maps, collections of photographs,
the traceability of recycled tons and the quality of the materials.
sheet music, atlases, etc.
These are works that meet the Tax Office’s definition of a
book1.
• A book is considered to be a work composed of
What? printed elements reproducing an author’s work that is
not markedly commercial or advertising in nature and
Paper with grammage less or equal than 224 g/m2. not containing a large proportion of space intended to
Example: a single sheet of office paper weighs 80 g/m2. Only papers be filled out by the reader.
Be careful not to confuse g and g/m2! distributed and •The following are therefore not considered books:
placed on the works that are only compilations of information
market need to be (directories, timetables), fun or educational booklets
Who? declared (exclude including puzzles (sudoku, crosswords) or colouring
stocks and unsold books or workbooks. They must therefore be declared.
Any entity (company, public entity, association, etc.) items)
that places more than 5 cumulative tons of paper subject to tax on the French market1
per year intended for end users2. Shaped paper 
Notebooks, planners, graph paper, calendars,
self-adhesive note pads.

Hygienic paper Paper packaging


Handkerchiefs, toilet paper, paper towels This is managed by the household packaging EPR.

+5 and tablecloths, etc. Exemple : Even though they are made of the paper, the
and/or wrapping of paper reams or bundling film are not taken
PRINCIPAL/ORDER ISSUER:
an entity that has printed paper
produced on your behalf using an
A MANUFACTURER OR
IMPORTER/INTRODUCER OR
RESELLER OF BLANK PAPER
+ tons
Postcards into consideration. However as regards the film, its
presence is taken into account in the eco-modulation.
industrial process. (please note: the party first
­invoicing French VAT is the Self-adhesive labels
­relevant one) Paper with grammage in excess
Playing cards of 224 g/m2
When declaring a product composed in part of paper
Photo paper with grammage in excess of 224 g/m2 (a brochure cover,
If any of the above apply to you, then you must Any printing made on a support of impression known
for instance), only the weight of the paper under
join Citeo to able to declare the materials you as “stone paper” or “mineral paper” as well as any
document or support of impression intended for a use Drawing paper 224 g/m2 needs to be declared.
place on the m­ arket, via the
identical to graphic papers made of cellulose fibers,
clients.papiers.citeo.com website.
whatever its main constituent material (plastic resin, Architectural or engineering drawings Exports
If the above applied to you already, you will be mineral filler ...) constitutes a printed paper submitted to Products exported outside France before their use
asked to provide us with your last 3 declarations. the contribution.
Tracing paper should not be included in your declaration of paper
note placed on the market for the year.
1 - You are required to declare all papers you place on the market in mainland France, including in the overseas departments and regions (DROM)
and overseas authorities (COM) for which national regulations on waste prevention and management apply: Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique,
Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (the following are excluded: New Caledonia, Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna).
2- The end user is “the natural or legal person who consumes a manufactured product placed on the market”. 1- The Tax Office’s definition of a book is found in Article 278-0b section A paragraph 3 of the General Tax Code and in the Official Bulletin of Public
Source: French Environmental Code L-541-10-1. Finances Impôts, reference BOI-TVA-LIQ-30-1 0-40-20130715 of 15/07/2017

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02 The rate

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The Rate Eco-modulation criteria


THE RATE

THE RATE
RESPONSIBLE AND RENEWABLE MATERIAL
CRITERION (E.G. FIBRE ORIGIN CRITERION)

The basic rate Recycled papers


(> 50% recycled fibres)
Paper from sustainably
managed forests
Non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed
The basic rate is €58 vat excl. per ton of paper placed on the market. In any given
  product category,
New !
the number of
cumulative penalties

Application of the eco-modulation -10% +15% may not exceed


three. These are
BONUS PENALTY applied on the
criteria highest tonnages.

This is a bonus-penalty system applied to the basic contribution.


It has been set up in consultation with the actors of the sector to encourage the
eco-design of their products. It also enables you to measure progress in your paper’s THE DISPLAY CRITERION
eco-design year by year, using the eco-design key performance indicators provided.
Triman logo shown -5%
BONUS
You place more than 25 tons/year on the market:
You must apply the eco-modulation criteria.

You place less than 25 tons/year on the market:


You can declare only the paper tonnages issued per category,
without declaring the eco-modulation criteria. THE RECYCLABILITY CRITERION
A 5% increase in the basic contribution is then applied. Selected disruptive element family
If you choose this option and you place press publications on the market, note
that you will not be able to benefit from the contribution in kind mechanism.

FIBRE DYES INKS GLUES NON-FIBROUS


Kraft UV offset, ELEMENTS:
Dyed in the mass Flexographic, Inkjet UV varnish
Non-pulpable elements
inserts & blisters
Non-pulpable plastic
and moisture-resistant
elements

+5%
PENALTY

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03In practice:
the declaration
process

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The 2020 declaration process step by step


HOW TO DECLARE

HOW TO DECLARE
You will file your declaration in your customer area clients.papiers.citeo.com
1 If you choose to file
online
For both
declaration modes
1 Select
 all the paper categories that apply to you. 4 Enter
 your bonuses and penalties using the following
eco-modulation criteria:
2 Enter your overall tonnage for all paper categories • Display: Tonnage with Triman logo benefits from a
combined. 5% bonus.
You will be given a choice between: 3 Determine the breakdown of your overall
• Responsible and renewable material: tonnages

1 Enter your data right on the site


containing at least 50% recycled fibres benefits from
tonnage for each paper category. a 10% bonus. The tonnages resulting from sustainably

2 Submit your Excel data using the file you will have downloaded managed forests are neutral; neither bonuses nor
penalties apply.
from your customer area and filled out
If your paper does not contain recycled fibres or

2
fibres from sustainably managed forests, or if you
If you use do not know the origin of your paper, a penalty
of +10% applies.
the Excel file NOTE
Mandatory for all users: In contrast to online data entry, the Excel file lets you

Specify your scope (full contact details of your principals, detail all the products you placed on the market. Enter the tonnages with disrupting elements for:
where applicable) • Fibre dyes
1 For
 a given product, select the code for your • Ink
 etail the publications you have placed on the market
D category of paper. • Glue
if you are a press publisher • Non-pulpable elements
Fill out and validate your declaration 2 Indicate
 the tonnage you have placed on the
market by product. A penalty of 5% will be applied to the tonnages
 ave your declaration certified by your legal representative
H declared. Please note that in any given product
or any duly authorised person 3 Optional
 columns are provided to help you and category, the number of cumulative penalties may
give you the chance to list additional information not exceed three. These are applied on the highest
(specific lists, comments, quantities of printed tonnages.
papers, distributed quantities, etc.).
Depending on the outcome of the recyclability
tests, certain tonnages may be exempt from
If you place less than 25 tons of paper on
these penalties.
the market, you have the option of declaring
only the paper tonnages released per NOTE

NOTE
category, without declaring the
5 If you have press publications, enter the tonnage
eco-modulation criteria. Important: a 5%
increase will be applied in this case.
according to the 4 criteria for the contribution in
kind: responsible and renewable material, recyclability,
distance and environmental display (for more
If any anomalies are identified, information, refer to the guide dedicated to press
there is now a function enabling you to publications).
filter and correct your data!

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HOW TO DECLARE

HOW TO DECLARE
A concrete example with the Excel file
30,000,000 management letters were put on the market in 2020.
This business mail consists of a 15 g envelope and 2 A4 sheets of 5 g each.
The untraced fibre paper envelope has a plastic window, is printed by flexography, the Triman is
affixed and there is glue for the closure.
The mail is inkjet printed, the paper is PEFC certified and there is no Triman logo.
Total tonnage :
Envelopes = 30,000,000 x 15 g = 45 tons.
Sheets = 60,000,000 x 5 g = 30 tons.

In case of penalty, it applies to all components of the management mail (correspondence,


mailing & direct emailings p. 30).
Indicate the tonnage Indicate the tonnage impacted by “Glues” Indicate the tonnage impacted
impacted by “Inks” disruptive element in the relevant category by “Non-fibrous elements”
disruptive element or categories disruptive elementin
inthe relevant category the relevant category
or categories or categories

Indicate
category
I-05 IN THIS EXAMPLE, THE MANDATORY
DISRUPTIVE ELEMENTS FOR WHICH
DECLARATION IS MANDATORY ARE:
Mass tinted paper, inks UV offset,
inkjet inks, the presence of glue and
the elements non-pulpable. If your
tonnages do not contain any of the
above, enter 0 in these columns.

Depending on the paper category involved,


some disruptive elements must be declared.
Refer to the “Grille des questions par
categorie” tab or click on “Actualiser” for a
quick view of the columns you must fill out.
Indicate Indicate the Indicate the Indicate Indicate the tonnage
the total tonnage on tonnage with tonnage with impacted by “Fibre dye”
tonnage which the recycled fibre IFGD fibre disruptive element in
à noter
Triman is placed the relevant category or
categories

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04
Printed papers
to be declared

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Printed papers

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Specific declaration rules


Precautionary principles
For each paper category, the weight of the finished product placed on the market needs
Are you unaware of the fibre’s origin?
to be declared: weight of the paper as well as the other constituent parts of the product If your tonnages are not all declared as recycled fibre or IFGD fibre or you do not have the infor-
(i.e. the inks, glues, staples, etc.). mation about the origin of the fibre, it will then be considered as “non-renewable materials or not
sustainably managed” and carry a 15% penalty (see p. 54).

Are you unaware of your paper’s main penalties features?


If you are not familiar with your paper’s characteristics, you will have to apply the main penalties in
its category.

How to declare penalties?


Penalty on part of the product impacting the entire product

If you do identify a disrupting element, declare the weight of the disrupting paper, not the weight of
Are you unaware of your the disrupting element alone. This is the case with covers exceeding 224 g/m2: if the cover contains
finished product’s weight? a ­disrupting element, the weight of the inside sections must be declared on the relevant penalty (see
example on p. 43).

Calculate the surface area of your paper and increase For envelopes with a plastic window in the “mailing and direct mail” category, you must declare
the result by 1%. all the tonnages of your envelopes and direct mailings carrying a “non-pulpable elements” penalty.

Example: 4 pages consisting of 2 sheets in A4 format (21 cm x 29.7 cm)


with grammage of 170 g/m2.
Elements not considered disrupting
Surface weight (in g) = Surface area (in m)2) x no. of sheets x grammage (g/m2)
=> 0.21 x 0.297 x 2 x 170 = 21.2g Non-pulpable binding elements
The glue on square backs, spirals, seams, and staples are not subject to penalties and do not need
The theoretical weight based on surface area and grammage is 21.2 g.
to be declared.
If you are unaware of the weight of the other components that make up your product
(inks, glues, staples, etc.) you must increase your calculation by 1%: Elements not to be included in the tonnages
Weight to be declared = 21.2 x 1% = 21.4 g
Covers exceeding 224 g/m2

Inserts or samples in a material other than paper (plastic etc.)

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Free advertising newspapers (I-01) Printed advertising materials (1-02)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Definition Definition
This are publications of advertisements distributed or made available free of charge. These are printed materials designed to promote the image, products or services of a given organisation (company, public
entity, association, etc.).
Examples:
Real estate ads, job ads, other ads, etc. Examples:
Prospectus, brochure, pamphlet, flyer, hand-out, leaflet, etc.
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
Triman Display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
PENALTY
PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
The main disrupting elements
The main disrupting elements
No particular disrupting element has been identified in this category. However, remember to check your publication’s cover.
If it is covered with a UV varnish, you must declare a penalty. Inks: + 5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
Glues: + 5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60)
Non-pulpable elements: +  5% for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
Sample case
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
Characteristics of items placed on the market: + 5% for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)
• 70 tons of newspaper with covers • No Triman logo shown
exceeding 224 g/m2 • Paper with at least 50% recycled fibres
• 50 tons of inside sections and Sample case
20 tons of covers Characteristics of items placed on the market:
Watch points: • 40 tons of flyers • Printed by UV offset process
• 50 tons of inside sections (note: the weight of the cover should not be declared as See specific reporting • Paper with at least 50% recycled fibres • Glue found in crease
the grammage exceeds 224 g/m2) rules on page 25. • Triman logo shown

Watch points:
See specific reporting
• Glue found in crease: the paper is disrupted by the glue,
Copy into your declaration: rules on page 25.
such that the entire paper tonnage must be declared
BONUSES PENALTIES
Copy into your declaration:
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements BONUSES PENALTIES
50 Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
40 40 40 40

Reporting requirements
In the case of a group with regional entities, there may be one national principal and one regional principal
per entity, depending on the campaigns. If the document, elaborated by a national principal,
is simply modified locally (e.g. contact details or identification of the local sales outlet),
the contributor is then the national principal. The same applies when
the document developed by the client is transferred for a fee to establishments
or franchisees.

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Directories (I-03) Brand magazines, publications

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Definition
of companies, public entities,
associations, etc. (1-04)
Publications that gather information (name, address, contact information) about the members of an association,
a business, a profession or about the subscribers to a service.

Examples:
Telephone directory, directory of professionals or associations, etc.
Definition
These are publications the main purpose of which is to inform about the activity, internal or external, of a given organisation
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations (company, public entity, association, etc.) or to serve as an instrument of communication or promotion for it.
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10% Examples:
Activity report, institutional brochure, product brochure, magazines or company publications intended to promote the brand
PENALTY or which appear to be the communication medium of a service, commercial or industrial activity, municipal newspapers or
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials bulletins, magazines or publications of an association, etc.
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

The main disrupting elements Eco-modulation in detailed declarations


Non-pulpable elements: +  5% for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper BONUS (see p. 52-53)
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62) Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
+ 5% for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)
PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
Sample case or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

Characteristics of items placed on the market: The main disrupting elements


• 30 tons of directories • Mass-dyed paper Inks: + 5% implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
• PEFC certified paper • The directories have a glued square back
Glues: +  5% for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60))
• No Triman logo shown
Non-pulpable elements: +   5% for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 62)
Watch point: + 5% for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
• The glued square back is not disrupting and thus should not be declared as p
­ enalty. See specific reporting (Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
rules on page 25. + 5% for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)

Sample case
Copy into your declaration:
Characteristics of items placed on the market:
BONUSES PENALTIES • 70 tons of annual reports • 60% recycled paper in the inside section
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
Non-pulpable/ (50 tons of inside sections + 20 tons of covers) • Ink printed in UV offset
fibrous elements
• Cover exceeding 224 g/m2 • Adhesives and staples used
30 30

Watch points:
• 50 tons of inside sections as the cover’s grammage exceeds 224 g/m2 See specific reporting
• Staples are not disrupting to the recycling process
rules on page 25.
Copy into your declaration:
BONUSES PENALTIES
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
50 50 50

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Management correspondence, (cont.) Management correspondence, mailings & direct mailings (1-05)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

mailings & direct mailings (1-05) Copy into your declaration:

Definition BONUSES PENALTIES


Administrative correspondence is relational mail such as invoices, statements of accounts, reminders, salary slips, etc., which is Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
official, legal, commercial or financial in nature between the issuer and the recipient. The information contained in administra- fibrous elements
tive correspondence is often individual and personal. Mailing means advertising or information communications sent in bulk by 10 30 40 40 40
post and with a message that may or may not be personalised.

Examples:
Invoices, account statements, campaign for a new service, subscription offer containing a personalised envelope, personalised mail
and flyer. Reporting requirements
Please note that if you print your mail from office paper
(A4, A3, A3+), you do not have to declare it because the paper to
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations be copied is already declared by the marketer (see p. 46).
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%

PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

e
The main disrupting elements
Fibre dye: + 5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55) factur
Inks: +
  5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
+ 5 % inkjet (see p. 59)

Glues: + 5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60)


Non-pulpable elements: +   5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
+ 5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)

Sample case
Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• 40 tons of mailing containing an envelope and a two-sided colour letter (10 tons of envelopes and 30 tons of letters)
Characteristics of envelope: Characteristics of letter:
• Plastic window • Inkjet printing
• Flexographic printing • PEFC certified paper
• Untraced paper • Sticky labels on the mail
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Letterhead papers Sales catalogues (I-07)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

and administrative documents (1-06) Definition


These are sales media, illustrated or otherwise, presenting in a coherent way the various products manufactured or
distributed by one or more firms, that indicate their technical, visual and physical characteristics and possibly their prices. A
Definition catalogue is usually distinguished from printed advertising due to its thickness and a different finish (e.g. adhesive binding).
Letterhead papers are customised papers formatted from reels, or sheets of paper larger than A3+ (305 x 457 mm).
­Administrative documents include all documents, whatever their presentation or medium, which contain free fields, Examples:
and are of administrative, legal or commercial nature. Mail order catalogue, product catalogue, etc.

Examples:
Citeo letterhead paper, CERFA form, administrative documents, circulars, tax notices, tax returns, birth certificates, urban
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
planning documents, membership contract, voting form, etc.
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
PENALTY
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +  15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
PENALTY
The main disrupting elements
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
Non-pulpable elements: +  5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61)
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
+ 5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
The main disrupting elements avoir
Fibre dye: + 5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55) + 5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)
Inks: +
  5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)

Sample case
Sample case Characteristics of items placed on the market:
Characteristics of items placed on the market: • 44 tons of paper catalogues from sustainably managed • Blister used
• 10 tons of paper with letterhead • Inkjet print forests (labelled IFGD in France) • Catalogue with a glued square back
• PEFC certified paper • Triman logo shown • Varnish on the cover • Triman logo shown

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declared by the party that placed it on the market (see p. 46). Copy into your declaration:

BONUSES PENALTIES
Copy into your declaration:
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
BONUSES PENALTIES
44 44 44
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
10 10 10

Reporting requirements
Please note that if you print your mail from office paper (A4, A3, A3+), you do not have to declare it because the paper
to be copied is already declared by the marketer (see p. 46).

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Press advertising inserts not listed Personalised postal envelopes

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

in the content (1-08) and sleeves (1-10)


Definition
Definition Postal envelopes and sleeves, the customisation of which clearly identifies the issuer (e.g. brand or logo),
These are documents of an advertising nature, in general stapled to the centre pages, pasted, inserted, ­ produced and customised at the same time, on request and before being placed on the market.
accompanying a press publication and which are not stated in the contents of a magazine or a newspaper.
Examples:
Examples: These are generally envelopes produced in large series “on manufacturing”. “T” return envelope, envelopes customised
Paper advertising insert for a perfume brand, service promotion, re-subscription, etc. with the issuer’s brand, etc.

Eco-modulation in detailed declarations Eco-modulation in detailed declarations


BONUS (see p. 52-53) BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10% Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%

PENALTY PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54) or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

The main disrupting elements The main disrupting elements


Inks: + 5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57) Fibre dye: + 5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)
Glues: +  5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60) + 5 % for paper produced from unbleached cellulose fibres (kraft) (see p. 56)
Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63) Inks: +
  5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
+ 5 % implemented in a flexography printing process (see p. 58)
Glues: + 5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60)
NOTE Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
•A
 dvertising inserts listed in the table of contents of a press publication are deemed to be equivalent to the latter (Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
and the publisher in the press publications category declares the relevant tonnage in the Press publications category
(see p. 42).
How can I know? Ask the publisher’s team or media agency about whether the insert is listed in the contents or not. Sample case
Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• 15 tons of customised envelopes • Flexographic printing
Sample case • Triman logo shown • Self-adhesive flap envelope
• Untraced paper
Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• Advertising insert with a perfume sample, circulation •P aper from sustainably managed forests Watch points: See specific reporting
5,400,000, i.e. 20 tons (labelled IFGD in France) • The envelope adhesive is disrupting rules on page 25.
• UV offset printing • Adhesive dot to hold fragrance sample to the page.
Copy into your declaration:

BONUSES PENALTIES
Copy into your declaration:
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
BONUSES PENALTIES
15 15 15
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
20 20 20 20

Reporting requirements
Only the envelopes or postal pouches whose personalization is carried out before or at the same time as the manufacture
of the envelope are to be declared by you.
If your envelopes are personalized from blank envelopes that are marketed (re-posting process), you do not have to
declare the corresponding tonnage as long as it has been declared by the marketer of the blank envelopes. (see p. 48)

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Instruction leaflets Instruction leaflets and users manuals (1-13)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

and users manuals (1-13)


Definition
Any document explaining the operation of a product (object or service) for commissioning, installing,
using, handling, dismantling, adjusting, maintaining it, etc.

Examples: Product Unit Eco-modulation criteria


Instructions for the assembly of furniture , the use of electrical or electronic products, medicines, etc. ­categories* weight taken into consideration

Drugs 2.3 g
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations Health products, parapharmacy
and cosmetics 4,1 g
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10% Ink cartridges 6g

Furniture 20 g
PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials Garden & DIY 20 g
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54) Large household appliances (CAT 1) 80 g

Small household appliances (CAT 2) 60 g


The main disrupting elements
Fibre dye: +5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55) IT & telecommunications eqt.
Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61) (CAT 3) 60 g Responsible
and
+5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63) Consumer equipment (CAT 4) 90 g renewable
material
Lighting equipment 20 g criterion

Elec. & electron. tools (CAT 6) 80 g


Sample case + 15 %
Toys, recreational & sport eqt.
Two declaration options: (CAT 7) 20 g
1 Declaration of actual weight: determine the weight of each of your instruction leaflets and multiply it by the number of Medical systems (CAT 8) 80 g
products placed on the market.
2 Simplified declaration: enter the number of units placed on the market per category of product with an instructions leaflet, the Control & Monitoring instruments
weight of which has been estimated following a study carried out by Citeo. In this case, penalties are applied by default (see table (CAT 9) 20 g
on page 37). Vending machines / dispensers
Characteristics of items placed on the market: (CAT 10) 80 g
• 40 tons of leaflets • Blister used Photovoltaic panels 80 g
• PEFC certified paper • Staples
Toys & childcare articles 30 g
Copy into your declaration of actual weights:
Watches & Jewellery 50 g
BONUSES PENALTIES
Instructions for filling out a printed form 70 g
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements Sport and recreation 50 g
40 40
Vehicles & motorised locomotion means 490 g

* In order to facilitate the qualification of products for electrical and electronic


equipment, reference is made to the categories of the DEEE Fee Scales WEEE
sector in effect.

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Other (I-12) Posters (I-14)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Definition Definition
These are prints that do not fit into any other category in this guide. Paper media designed to be affixed to a wall, in a frame, in a panel or in a reserved location, used to convey information
to the public of an official nature or about an event, or of a commercial or advertising nature, or of a decorative nature,
regardless of their format.
Examples:
Business card (> 224 g/m2), puzzle books (crosswords, sudoku, etc.), transport schedules, etc.
Examples
Outdoor advertising posters, in-store posters, posters containing political advertisements or information about shows or
local events.
Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
BONUS (see p. 52-53) Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
PENALTY Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54) PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
The main disrupting elements or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
Fibre dye: + 5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)
+ 5 % for paper produced from unbleached cellulose fibres (kraft) (see p. 56) The main disrupting elements
Inks: +
  5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57) Inks: + 5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
+ 5 % implemented in a flexography printing process (see p. 58) Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61)
+ 5 % inkjet (see p. 59) +5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
Glues: + 5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60) (Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
Non-pulpable elements: +  5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61)
Sample case
+5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62) Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• 54 tons of posters • Fiber traced paper • Film coating (varnish) used
+5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63)
Copy into your declaration:
BONUSES PENALTIES
Sample case Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
Non-pulpable/
fibrous elements
Characteristics of items placed on the market: 54 54

• 60 tons of puzzle books •G


 lued square back
• 60% recycled paper

Watch point: Declaration practicalities


• The glued square back is not disrupting, and thus should See specific reporting If you can provide evidence that all or some of your notices and posters are processed outside of the public
not be declared as penalty rules on page 25. waste management service, you do not have to declare the related tonnage. If you fall into one of the following
categories, you do not have to declare placing the corresponding notices or posters on the market:
Copy into your declaration:
• For in-house or POS bill-postings: if you can provide evidence of the existence of a paper/cardboard
BONUSES PENALTIES recovery service by an external service provider..
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
Non-pulpable/ • For “external” bill-postings: If your display provider has sent you or provided Citeo with a certificate
fibrous elements
regarding the processing of its waste, you do not have to declare the weight of the corresponding notices
60
and posters. The list of bill-posting companies having submitted a certificate to Citeo can be found in your
customer space. In the event of an inspection, you must make supporting documents such as invoices,
contracts, purchase orders or equivalent available, which can be used to identify the display companies
commissioned and which are actually able to certify that a private provider has processed the waste from
these notices and posters.

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Decorative papers (I-15) Trust document papers: means and proof of

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Definition
Paper of variable dimensions designed to cover or decorate a wall, a substrate or an object.
payment, ticketing (transport, shows) (I-16)
Examples:
Definition
Wallpapers (strips and friezes), decorative panels, gift wrapping paper and sleeves sold or made available separately from
Any document issued on paper used to make or provide evidence of a payment or a financial transaction, or to make a
content, creative papers designed to cover an object for decorative and creative purposes, etc.
purchase through a “purchase on credit” transaction or in-store exchange.

Eco-modulation in detailed declarations Examples:


BONUS (see p. 52-53) Transport tickets, cheques, payment and credit card receipts, interbank payment orders (TIP), cash register receipts, games
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10% of chance tickets, tickets for exhibitions, shows, events, recreation or sports, tax or postal stamps, purchase vouchers, gift
coupons or vouchers, etc.
PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials Eco-modulation in detailed declarations
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%
The main disrupting elements
Fibre dye: +5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)
PENALTY
+5 % for paper produced from unbleached cellulose fibres (kraft) (see p. 56) Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
Glues: +5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60)
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61)
+5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper The main disrupting elements
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
Inks: +5 % inkjet (see p. 59)
Non-pulpable elements: +5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
Sample case
Characteristics of items placed on the market: Sample case
• 30 tons of decorative paper • Mass-dyed paper Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• PEFC certified paper • Printed by UV offset process • 10 tons of cash register reels • Customised items printed by inkjet
• Paper with at least 50% recycled fibres

Copy into your declaration: Copy into your declaration:

BONUSES PENALTIES BONUSES PENALTIES


Non-pulpable/ Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements fibrous elements
30 30 30 10 10

Reporting requirements
Reporting requirements The weight of the paper-cardboard roll on which the receipt paper is wound is not to be taken into
For paper and gift bags, only those sold or made available account.
as products are to be declared, excluding service packaging • If the products are customized at the same time as they are manufactured, then you must declare them.
made available at a point of sale at the checkout. The weight Example: it is the company that publishes the luncheon vouchers or multi-brand gift vouchers who
of the paper-cardboard or cardboard roll called “core” is contributes.
not to be declared, you declare only the weight of the gift • In other cases (reels or blank tickets without personalization or pre-printed), then
wrap paper. it is the manufacturer or the first French importer who contributes (see p. 46).

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Press publications (I-17)

PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

Definition Sample case


The term “press publication” refers, in this section, to any paper medium used to disseminate thought made available to the
general public, issued at least once a quarter, with, at most, two thirds of its surface devoted to classified advertisements, Characteristics of items placed on the market:
advertising and judicial and legal notices. Case 1: Publication with cover > 224 g/m2
• 80 tons of magazines ( 10 tons of cover and 70 tons • Interior section made from traced paper (PEFC)
Examples: of inside sections) • Varnish on the cover
Daily national or regional press, weekly regional press, free news periodicals, magazine press, specialised and professional Watch points:
press, etc. These publications must also meet the obligations contained in the Law of 29 July 1981 on the freedom of the • Do not count the weight of the cover, and instead only that of the inside section
press. The following are not deemed to be equivalent to press publications, despite any resemblance to newspapers or • As the varnish will disrupt the inside section, the penalty has to be declared
magazines that they may have: publications whose main purpose is research or the development of industrial activities,
banking, insurance or that are of any other nature for which they are the instruments of communication or whose main Copy into your declaration:
purpose is to provide information about the internal life of a grouping, regardless of its legal form, or that is an advertising PENALTIES
BONUSES
or promotional instrument for it*. Advertising inserts stated in the contents of publications are deemed to be equivalent to
Non-pulpable/
publications and must be declared by the ordering entity of the publication*. For further details, refer to the provisions of Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
Article L. 541-10-1 of the Environmental Code. 70 70

Eco-modulation in detailed declarations Sample case


BONUS (see p. 52-53) Characteristics of items placed on the market:
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10% Case 2: Blister or routing film used
• 80 tons of magazine (cover less than 224 g/m2) • The interior section is made of recycled fibres with glue
PENALTY
• The cover is made of traced paper with varnish (10 tons) in the crease (70 tons)
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)
Watch points:
• Calculate the average recycled fibre content of the finished product. If the rate is higher than 50%, the publication is then
The main disrupting elements
eligible for the recycled bonus. In this example: = (87.6% x 60) + (12.5/6x0) = 52.56%
Fibre dye: +5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)
• As the blister disrupts the entire publication, all the tonnage must be declared for each of the corresponding non-pulpable
Inks: +
 5 % implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57) elements
+5 % implemented in a flexography printing process (see p. 58) • As the cover varnish will disrupt the entire magazine; all tonnage must be declared for the corresponding disrupting non-
Glues: +5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60) pulpable elements
Non-pulpable elements: + 5 % for the application of a “UV varnish” (see p. 61)
+5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper Copy into your declaration:
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)
BONUSES PENALTIES
+5 % for the use of a non-fibrous insert, film or blisters (see p. 63) Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
80 80 80

REFER TO THE 2020 GUIDE SPECIFICALLY


DEDICATED TO PRESS PUBLICATIONS:
TO FIND ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
PRESS SECTOR (DISCOUNTS, CONTRIBUTION IN KIND, ETC.)

*Article 1 of Act No. 86-897 of 1 August 1986 on the reform of the legal regime of the press, compliant with the provisions of the first
subparagraph and 1 °, 2°, 3° and 5° of Article 72 of Annex III of the General Tax Code, provided it does not constitute one of the publications IN THE CUSTOMER AREA
referred to in a, c, d and e of 6° of the same Article 72. It is specified that publications that enjoy the same tax benefits and defined in Article 73 clients.papiers.citeo.com
of Annex III of the same General Tax Code, are not however included in the list of press publications referred to by Article L. 541-10-1 of the
Environmental Code.

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Blank papers
to be declared

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Copying paper (VO1)


BLANK PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

BLANK PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


Definition Sample case
This is paper which has no printing on it, of a dimension less than or equal to A3 + format (305 x 457 mm), packed and
intended to be used for printing or copying. The following are included: all qualities of paper, all colours, all packs, all paper Characteristics of items placed on the market:
• 150 tons of blank copying paper • Mass-dyed pape
grammage up to 224 g/m2, whatever their end use.
made en fibres recyclées
• Triman logo showed on the wrapping
Examples:
Ream of A4/A3 white or coloured paper, bobine vierge (sales receipt etc.). I declare in this category
only if I am manufacturing Copy into your declaration:
or importing
BONUSES PENALTIES
Non-pulpable/
Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
NOTE fibrous elements
• In the case of copying paper sold only under a reseller’s brand name (retailer brand or other element identifying them 150 150 150
for example), the reseller is considered to be the party placing the elements on the market.
• In the case of copying paper with a visible brand not belonging to the reselleror to the manufacturer (excluding first-
time placement or import), the owner of the brand is the party placing the item on the market. NOTE
• For copying paper with no visible brand, the contributor is the manufacturer, importer or first introducer onto French A reduction is applied on the annual tonnages to include only the tonnages collected from households. It can be
territory. calculated in one of two ways:
• In the case of copying papers placed on the market in neutral wrapping but whose sale packaging or overpackaging • Either using a conventional flat rate of 37.6%, which will simplify the declaration. In this case, the reduction is
shows the reseller’s brand the latter is regarded as the party placing the elements on the market for its own brands. calculated automatically in the declaration site.
• Or the actual amount, under the sole responsibility of the market placer. In this case, it must prove that the end
user has a private provider to dispose of the tonnages collected.
Eco-modulation in detailed declaration
BONUS (see p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%

PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably managed: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

The main disrupting items (non-exhaustive list)


Fibre dye: +5% for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)

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Postal envelopes and sleeves (V02)


BLANK PAPERS TO BE DECLARED

BLANK PAPERS TO BE DECLARED


Definition Sample case
It applies to envelopes and sleeves: of all shapes, all colours, all qualities, all closure systems, with or without a window, with
Characteristics of items placed on the market:
or without gussets, whatever their end use and their contents, marketed blank or with standardised printing not precisely
identifying an ordering entity or its advertising message. • 40 tons of blank Kraft paper envelopes • The Triman logo is placed on the packaging of my package
with a plastic window • The envelopes contain glue
• PEFC certified paper
Examples:
Kraft envelope, invitation envelope, square envelope, window envelope, etc. I declare in this category
only if I am manufacturing or Copy into your declaration:
importing
BONUSES PENALTIES
Non-pulpable/
NOTE Recycled fibre Triman IFGD fibre Fibre dye Inks Glues
fibrous elements
• In the case of envelopes or sleeves sold only under a reseller’s brand name (retailer brand or other element identifying 40 40 40 40 40
them for example), the reseller is considered to be the party placing the item on the market.
• In the case of envelopes or sleeves with a visible brand not belonging to the reseller or to the manufacturer (excluding
first introduction or import), the owner of the brand is the party placing the item on the market.
• For envelopes or sleeves without a visible brand, the contributor is the manufacturer, importer or first introducer onto NOTE
French territory. A reduction is applied on the annual tonnages to include only the tonnages collected from households.
• In the case of envelopes or sleeves placed on the market in neutral wrapping but whose sale packaging or overpackaging It can be calculated in one of two ways:
is the reseller’s brand, the latter is regarded as the market placer for its own brands. • Either using a conventional flat rate of 37.6%, which will simplify the declaration. In this case, the reduction
• As to postal envelopes or sleeves bearing printed content (inside or outside) that clearly identifies the issuer (e.g. is calculated automatically in the declaration site.
brand, logo, advertising); if the customisation is carried out before or concurrent to the manufacture of the envelope, • Or the actual amount, under the sole responsibility of the market place. In this case, it must prove that the end
the contributor is the ordering entity. These are then considered products subject to contribution as printed paper user has a private provider to dispose of the tonnages collected.
(see page 35, customised envelopes and sleeves).

Eco-modulation in detailed declarations


BONUS (voir p. 52-53)
Triman display: - 5%  Recycled paper: - 10%

PENALTY
Non-renewable materials or not sustainably manage: +
 15% for the use of non-renewable materials
or not sustainably managed (see p. 54)

The main disrupting items (non-exhaustive list)


Fibre dye: +5 % for mass-dyed paper (see p. 55)
+5 % for paper produced from unbleached cellulose fibres (kraft) (see p. 56)
Inks: +
 5 % Implemented in a UV offset printing process (see p. 57)
+5 % implemented in a flexography printing process (see p. 58)
Glues: + 5 % for the use of a disrupting glue (see p. 60)
Non-pulpable elements: +  5 % for the use of non-fibrous material(s) and/or moisture-resistant paper
(Labelled REH in France) (see p. 62)

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The responsible and The display criterion

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

10%
renewable material
BONUS

Further to the Terms of Reference,

criterion (e.g. fibre origin) the use of Triman signs on your products
entitles you to a 5% bonus.
5%
BONUS

Recycled fibre
Why?
The Triman
In addition to the environmental benefits of using • a product containing ≥ 50% recycled fibres is eligible It denotes recyclable products that are collected separately.
recycled fibre (reduced water and energy consumption for the Recycled bonus It must be placed on all printed or blank paper because all Showing the Paper Loop
during production), the use of recycled fibre must • a product containing < 50% recycled fibres is no papers are sorted and recycled. The bonus will apply to the on your documents ceased
be encouraged by EPR Paper in line with the recycling eligible for the Recycled bonus proportion of tonnages on which the Triman logo is shown. For to be mandatory on
incentive. copying paper (reams) or non-customised envelopes, the signage 31 December 2016.
The use of recycled paper reduces the impact on the How to determine your product’s must be applied to the primary packaging (e.g. the wrapping).
environment. However, the integration rate of old paper recycled fibre composition?
amounts to an average of 42.6% (source Copacel) in • For paper products consisting of a single type of
national production. paper, refer to the paper’s technical fact sheet showing
its composition in terms of recycled fibres.
What are the eligibility criteria for the • For products made of several types of paper, you are
Recycled bonus? required to calculate the total composition using the
To be eligible for the Recycled bonus, you must be able following method:
to prove fibre composition containing at least 50%
recycled fibres for your paper product.
Recycled fibre content
Example: paper product with the following
characteristics: (5% x 100) + (35% x 0) + (60% x 80)
• the cover is made from 100% recycled paper and
represents 5% of the document’s weight,
• a proportion of the inside pages is made of blank
paper and represents 35% of the document’s weight, 53% of recycled fibres
• the other inside pages are made of 80% recycled
paper and account for 60% of the document’s weight.
THIS PAPER PRODUCT IS ELIGIBLE FOR
THE RECYCLED CONTENT BONUS.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
If you are declaring tonnages eligible for the Recycled Labels justifying a rate ≥ 50% recycled fibres:
Content bonus, you must be able to prove the recycled • FSC® Recycled or FSC® Mixed with a recycled product
fibre composition of the paper used to manufacture your rate ≥ 50% ;
products (paper technical fact sheets) as well as their • PEFC™ certified with recycled content ≥50% and
proportion in the composition of your products. PEFC™ Recycled ;
• The Blue Angel. Example: back cover

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IFGD FIBRE
The recyclability

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

EXONERATION
(From sustainably managed forests) FROM

criterion
PENALTY
For paper not eligible for the Recycled Content bonus, you must declare
whether it is made of fibres of IFGD origin.

Why? Easily visualize elements disruptive factors that may intervene in the
IFGD fibre must be monitored because it enables sustainable forest composition of the papers you declare by consulting the synthesis of
management. Virgin and recycled fibres are complementary. Although
recyclability criteria (see p. 64 and 65).
cellulose fibre can be recycled up to 5 times, wood must nevertheless be
added to the production line. Both fibres are traceable and responsible. SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION
Original IFGD criteria • For FSC, PEFC or equivalent Fibre dyes
certified products: proof
For your paper product to be considered of IFGD origin, you must be able

5%
of compliance with the
to provide proof of certification or labelling relating to the use of fibres from specifications of the Mass-dyed paper
sustainably managed forests. These certifications or labels may be: certification used (control
chain number, marking (colour paper) PENALTY
• Paper product with European Ecolabel
• FSC certified paper product or equivalent justification).
• For eco-labelled products:
• PEFC certified paper product or equivalent proof of compliance with
Paper produced from mass-dyed cellulose fibres.
the European Ecolabel
Is your product IFGD? specifications. Which products can be impacted by this
In order to determine whether your product is IFGD, Citeo uses the • For products made of ­eco- disrupting element? WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR
labelled paper: technical fact
European Ecolabel definition. Your product is therefore IFGD if “the sheet for incorporation papers. • Mailing and administrative correspondence PAPER RECYCLING?
virgin fibres are covered by valid certificates, issued by a third party as • Letterhead paper and official forms The presence of mass-dyed paper requires
part of an independent certification system (FSC, PEFC or equivalent) • Personalised postal envelopes and sleeves the implementation of bleaching processes for
and demonstrate the compliance of the control chain and the sustainable pulp, which consume chemicals and represent
management of forests”. Why is colour a disrupting element? significant additional costs.

15%
PENALTY
One of the main quality characteristics of graphic
paper, including recycled paper, is the paper’s degree
of whiteness. This level is affected by the presence of
Non-renewable materials residual ink particles and coloured cellulose fibres.

or not sustainably managed However, while the recycled paper production


processes include a de-inking step to extract ink
Why? particles from the pulp, there is no way to extract
coloured fibre from the pulp.
The use of non-renewable or non-sustainably managed materials (e.g. untraced fiber) has significantly decreased
since the introduction of eco-modulation. With this additional incentive Citeo is further encouraging marketers to
source virtuous papers from sustainably managed forests or from fiber recycled. ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM
ARE THERE ANY TESTS?
REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? A PENALTY EXEMPTION?
Some paste dyes react better than others
Graphic products made on supports made of a material other than cellulose fiber, such as substrates mainly made of to the conventional bleaching agents used Yes.
plastic (any type of resin) or mainly made of mineral material are subject to this malus, unless it can be justified that on de-inking chains. The major dye producers use evaluation If you can demonstrate to Citeo that you
the material concerned is renewable and sustainably managed and recyclable in an industrially existing sector that is Colouring suppliers specify, for some of systems to determine the sensitivity of a have a score of 5 in the Dye test, your
their products that they market, the degree dye to bleaching agents. mass-dyed paper product may be eligible
accessible for materials recovered by French local authorities and recoverable (energy recovery and compostable/ of suitability for bleaching. Although it is not a standardised test, for penalty exemption.
methanizable) so that their use does not represent not a decrease in circularity in relation to the paper printing However, Citeo’s studies have not we present the protocol used by major To learn more about the dye test,
support made from cellulosic fibres. This justification will be done by sending to Citeo, on a case-by-case basis, study identified a reliable link between the manufacturers in the sector in the Dyes see page 67.
chemical formulation of the dyes and their test sheet on page 67.
reports (in French or English) carried out by third parties independent of the producer of the material. bleachability.

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Kraft paper
5% Inks

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

PENALTY
Paper produced from unbleached cellulose fibres.
UV Offset 5%
PENALTY
Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?
• Personalised postal envelopes and sleeves
Paper product printed using UV offset inks (e.g. HUV, UV LED, etc.)
• Press publications

Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?


Why is kraft a disrupting element? • Printed advertising materials
The whiteness of recycled paper is impacted by the presence of residual ink particles and coloured cellulose fibres, • Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publications
whether unbleached or coloured bleached fibres. However, although the production processes for recycled paper • Mailing and administrative correspondence
include a deinking step to remove ink particles from the pulp, there is no way to extract a coloured fibre from the pulp. • Letterhead paper and official forms
• Advertising inserts not listed in a publication’s table of contents
• Postal envelopes and sleeves, personalised or non-personalised
• Notices and posters
ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR ARE THERE ANY TESTS? HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM A • Press publications
REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? PENALTY EXEMPTION?
No None Not applicable
Why are inks disrupting elements?
These inks, which are increasingly used, will generate “black dots” that are difficult to remove
during the de-inking stage.

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT


ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR REDUCING
FOR PAPER RECYCLING? ARE THERE ANY TESTS? FROM A PENALTY
THESE DISADVANTAGES?
Unlike mass-dyed fibres, there is no way to discolour a EXEMPTION?
kraft fibre in a recycling process. If your print meets the criteria of
the European Ecolabel for printed
paper or if you can provide Citeo
Specialist laboratories and manufacturers of UV offset inks Good suitability for ­­
with proof of a score > 70 on
have carried out a great deal of work to develop UV offset inks de-inking can be
the INGEDE 11 test, you will be
that are better suited to de-inking, but these are still not in demonstrated using an
exempt from penalties on the
widespread use. INGEDE 11 test.
“UV Offset” criterion.
To find out more about the
INGEDE 11 test, refer to page 66.

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?


The resulting recycled pulp is not of the quality required for graphic applications:
the paper contains coloured particles that can be seen with the naked eye.

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Flexographic printing Inkjet printing


5% 5%

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

Paper product printed (in full or in part) using a flexographic process. PENALTY Paper product printed (in full or in part) using an ink-jet process. PENALTY

Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element? Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?
• Customised or non-customised envelopes • Mailing and administrative correspondence

Why is flexographic printing a disrupting element? Why is inkjet printing a disrupting element?
Almost all flexographic inks are water-based and their pigments are highly dispersive during the pulping phase. De-inking processes are based on flotation technology, making use of the hydrophobic nature of the vast majority of ink
particles. The problem is that inkjet printing inks are generally non-hydrophobic.

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?


These inks cannot be eliminated by flotation and they significantly degrade the whiteness of the paste while also significantly colouring WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?
the process water, the treatment of which is very expensive. Experts even believe that flexographic ink would pose a threat to the Most inkjet prints are not suitable to de-inking. That being, the distinction can be made between two categories:
entire de-inking chain if its concentration were to increase significantly. • Pigment-based inks that behave in a manner similar to that of water-based flexographic inks.
These inks can therefore not be de-inked.
• Dye-based inks. As some dyes are sensitive to the bleaching agents used on de-inking installations, they can be de-inked.
However, it is difficult to predict which inks are actually de-inkable. Tests are required on a case-by-case basis.
ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR REDUCING ARE THERE ANY HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM A PENALTY
THESE DISADVANTAGES? TESTS? EXEMPTION?
If your print meets the criteria of the European ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT
ARE THERE ANY TESTS?
Specialist laboratories and manufacturers of Ecolabel for printed paper or if you can provide Citeo REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? FROM A PENALTY EXEMPTION?
Good suitability for
flexographic inks have carried out a great deal of with proof of a score > 70 on the INGEDE 11 test, If your print meets the criteria of the European Ecolabel for
de-inking can be
work to develop flexographic inks that are better you will be exempt from penalties on the “flexographic Specialist laboratories and printed paper or if you can provide Citeo with proof of a score
demonstrated Good suitability for de-
suited to de-inking, but these are still not in printing” criterion. manufacturers have carried out a great > 70 on the INGEDE 11 test, you will be exempt from penalties
using an INGEDE 11 test. inking can be demonstrated
widespread use. To find out more about the INGEDE 11 test, deal of work to develop inks that are on the “inkjet printing” criterion.
refer to page 66. using an INGEDE 11 test.
better suited to de-inking, but these are To find out more about the INGEDE 11 test, refer to page 66.
still not in widespread use. Note: printed matter where only the address block is printed in inkjet
(customised postal addressing) is exempt from the “Inkjet printing” penalty.

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Glues 5% Non-pulpable 5%

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

Paper product on which a glue is used, whether for shaping, binding, closing or for insert-fixing PENALTY elements PENALTY
purposes. Examples: envelope-closing adhesives, fixing adhesives, samples/inserts, etc.

UV varnish
Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?
• Printed advertising materials (e.g.: glue in crease)
Printed material, some pages of which (in general the cover) have a varnish finish requiring UV lamp drying.
• Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publications
• Mailing, direct mail and management mail (e.g. envelope glue)
Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?
• Press inserts not stated in the contents of a publication
• Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publications
• Personalised postal envelopes and sleeves
• Sales catalogues
Why are glues disrupting? Why is UV varnish considered a disrupting element?
In the recycling process, the adhesive films found in recovered paper fragment and give rise to small particles of
When a UV coating is dried, the cross-linking phenomenon (chemical binding of molecules to each other) helps seal
­variable size, more or less sticky. These particles, referred to as stickies, are only partially eliminated and a number
the coating almost instantly on the substrate but at the same time makes these cross-linked molecules more difficult
of them end up in the final recycled pulp which is then fed into the paper machine.
to eliminate during the recycling and de-inking processes.

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?


The resulting agglomerates disrupt the process at various stages, making it necessary to stop and clean the machines. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?
Moreover, the stickies contained in the pulp may impact the quality of the paper produced (black dots emerging on the sheet The main problem of UV varnish de-inking is the formation of coloured particles visible to the naked eye and which prevent
and holes when some of some these particles are stripped away inside the machine). the creation of paste of sufficient quality for graphic applications. There is an alternative: replacing the UV varnish with an acrylic
varnish that does not disrupt the recycling process.

ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT


ARE THERE ANY TESTS? ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM A PENALTY
REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? FROM A PENALTY EXEMPTION? ARE THERE ANY TESTS?
REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? EXEMPTION?
If your print meets the criteria of the European Ecolabel for
Good ability to remove Use acrylic varnish No Not applicable
printed paper or if you can provide Citeo with proof of a
For pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) adhesive particles from
score > 70 on the INGEDE 12 test, you will be exempt from
and vinyl aqueous dispersion adhesives, a paper product can be
penalties on the “glue” criterion.
no alternative has been identified to demonstrated using an
To find out more about the INGEDE 12 test, refer to page 66.
date. INGEDE 12 test or the
Note: paper products incorporating only heat-fused adhesives (“hotmelt”
dispersability test (page 67) or “P.U. R.”) are not subject to a penalty.

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Moisture-resistant plastics & papers Inserts and films/blisters


5% 5%

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

constituting the product PENALTY PENALTY


Non-paper inserts that are an integral part of product, i.e. do not detach
from the paper product when shaken or plastic film used during product distribution.
Moisture resistant (called REH in France) non-paper materials in the product and paper composition. Examples: CD-ROM, samples, plastic card, films/blisters, etc.
Examples: film coating, plastic window, plastic cover, etc.
Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element?
Which products can be impacted by this disrupting element? • Printed advertising materials
• Printed advertising materials • Directories
• Directories • Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publications
• Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publications • Mailing and administrative correspondence
• Mailing and administrative correspondence • Sales catalogues
• Sales catalogues
• Personalised postal envelopes and sleeves
Why are the insert and the shipping film disrupting?
The problem stemming from the presence of non-pulpable elements in paper products is the recycler’s fibre yield,
Why are moisture-resistant plastics and papers disrupting? i.e. the quantity of recycled paper that can be produced from a tonne of paper recovered and purchased by the
The problem stemming from the presence of non-pulpable elements in paper products is the recycler’s fibre yield, recycler.
i.e. the quantity of recycled paper that can be produced from a tonne of paper recovered and purchased by the
recycler
WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?
The more non-pulpable elements in the recovered paper, the lesser the quantity of recycled paper produced,
hence an increase in the relative cost of the raw material as well as the cost of recycling waste treatment.
WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PAPER RECYCLING?
The more non-pulpable elements in the recovered paper, the lesser the quantity of recycled paper produced, hence an increase
in the relative cost of the raw material as well as the cost of recycling waste treatment.

ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM A


ARE THERE ANY TESTS?
FOR REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? PENALTY EXEMPTION?
ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM A PENALTY Do not attach the inserts to the paper product so as to
ARE THERE ANY TESTS? This does not apply to inserts not secured
REDUCING THESE DISADVANTAGES? EXEMPTION? facilitate their separation when the paper product enters the
(not integral) to the paper product.
If using plastic window envelopes, you collection and sorting stages. No
Non-pulpable binding elements (glued square back, spiral, Fiduciary inserts are exempt from the
can switch to crystal paper windows as No Avoid using film/blisters when shipping printed products.
seam, staples, etc.) are not subject to the penalty. penalty (credit cards, payment cards, etc.).
an alternative.

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Recyclability criteria grid

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

In the table opposite you will find a summary of the main paper products concerned by the
contribution. For each of them, you can easily visualize the disruptive elements that may
intervene in their composition. The numbering of the pages allows you to refer directly to the
recyclability sheets of the products that concern you.

DISRUPTING ELEMENTS FIBRE DYES INKS GLUES NON-PULPABLE ELEMENT

Plastic & Non-pulpable


Mass-dyed paper Kraft UV offset Non-deinkable Non-deinkable Glues UV varnish moisture-resistant elements inserts
(page 55) (page 56) (page 57) flexography and inkjet (page 60 ) (page 61) non-pulpable & blisters
(page 58) (page 59) elements (page 63)
PRODUCTS (page 62)

Free advertising newspapers (page 26)

Printed advertising materials (page 27)

Directories (page 28)

Brand magazines, corporate and public entity publication (page 29)

Mailing and administrative correspondence (page 30)

Letterhead paper and official forms (page 32)

Sales catalogues (page 33)

Press inserts not listed in the publication’s table of contents (page 34)

Postal envelopes and sleeves, personalised or non-personalised (page 35)

Instructions (page 36)

Other (page 38)

Posters (page 39)

Decorative papers (page 40)

Proof of payments (page 41)

Press publications (page 42)

Copying papers (page 46)

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Tests
TESTING FOR RECYCLING COMPATIBILITY

ECO-MODULATION
ECO-MODULATION

Dispersible glues test Dye test


This new laboratory test, developed by the Centre Technique du This test is designed to assess the bleaching
DE-INKING OF A PRINT REMOVAL OF ADHESIVE Papier (CTP) in collaboration with Citeo, aims to measure the level sensitivity of a dye used in the production of
of disruption caused by recycling a so-called “ dispersable “ glue. mass-dyed paper.
INGEDE 11 test INGEDE 12 test A glue will be considered compatible with recycling if its disruption
level is very low.
The INGEDE 11 test is a laboratory method developed The INGEDE 12 test is a laboratory method developed by Principle
by the European association of INGEDE de-inkers. the European association of INGEDE de-inkers. Its purpose Principle It consists of re-pulping coloured paper in water,
It is designed to assess the suitability of a print product is to ensure that the adhesives found in the paper/cardboard The test is carried out in two stages: then bleaching the paste. After bleaching, pulp
to deinking. products are compatible with recycling. 1- Measuring Of The Adhesive’s Degree Of Dispersability cakes or sheets are formed and characterised
Recycling compatibility of low-dispersion adhesives must be determined for their optical properties. A score is then given
based on the resulting degree of discolouration,
Principle Principle using the INGEDE 12 test.
making it possible to classify the products tested.
It consists of reconstituting the cellulose fibre repulping stage 2- For Highly Dispersable Adhesives, Impact Level Measurement Based
The process consists of artificially ageing the test print,
(mixing paper in water to extract the main polluting elements) On Five Criteria:
then reconstituting the repulping stage in the lab (mixing the
paper in water to extract the polluting elements from the in the lab. The resulting paste is filtered to remove the stickies. • Organic matter contribution (10% score) Ranking based on scores earned
The size and quantity of these stickies then give rise to two • Anionics contribution (10% of score)
cellulose fibres).
scores which, taken together, determine a final score for •R esistance to agglomeration caused by shearing (20% of score)
The paste resulting from this phase is then de-inked by SCORE EVALUATION PENALTY
classifying the products tested. •R esistance to agglomeration caused by calcium (20% of score)
flotation: the ink particles stick in air bubbles that pass through
•C oagulation can be tested using a coagulant polyelectrolyte more than 90% colour
the pulp, then rise to the surface.
(40% of score) reduction (almost no
The optical properties of the de-inked paste (luminescence, Ranking based on scores earned 5
colouring remaining
No
The test can be carried out a posteriori: evaluation of the final document
colour; cleanliness) as well as various parameters such as ink in the paste).
containing the glue (note that the a posteriori test is not applicable to
elimination or blackening are scored.
SCORE ASSESSMENT PENALTY glue found in creases -- in such cases, carry out the test a priori The test 75% to 90% colour
The overall score, which is the sum of all individual scores, 4
reduction
Yes
can be performed a priori: in this case, the adhesive is assessed alone.
will then reflect the ability to de-ink the tested print. 71 - 100. Good No
50 to 75% colour
3 Yes
reduction
Ranking based on scores earned
51 - 70 Insufficient Yes Ranking based on scores earned
Exemption from penalty is only possible for glues with a dispersability 25 to 50% colour
0 - 50 Low Yes 2 Yes
level score ≥ 85 and an impact score > 80. The penalty exemption for a reduction
SCORE ASSESSMENT PENALTY >0 Not acceptable Yes glue with a lower dispersability score is determined by the score on the very low discolouration
1 Yes
INGEDE 12 test (see page 66). (hardly any change)
71 - 100. Good No

51 - 70 Insufficient Yes This rating system is used by several suppliers.


to be assessed
0 - 50 Low Yes INGEDE 12
100%
Not acceptable
>0 Yes Exemption
(perhaps without de-inking) 80%

Impact Score
NEW
The test can now be used for the UV offset

NOTE NOTE 0% Dispersibility score 85% 100%

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARRYING IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARRYING


OUT THIS TEST OUT THIS TEST NOTE NOTE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION In contrast to the INGEDE 11 and INGEDE
SAMPLE SIZE REQUIRED: SAMPLE SIZE REQUIRED: FOR CARRYING OUT THIS TEST 12 tests, there is no test protocol recognised
1 kg of homogeneous prints per analysis. 1 kg of homogeneous prints per analysis.
SAMPLE SIZE REQUIRED: by the entire de-inking sector for this
Budget (for information purposes): Budget (for information purposes): • When conducting the test a posteriori, situation. However, the dye test is used
Estimates for performing INGEDE 11 tests show costs Estimates for performing INGEDE 12 tests show costs 1 kg of homogeneous prints per analysis by major dye producers.
below 1000 € vat excl. per test. below 500 € vat excl. per test. • When conducting the test a priori, 1 kg of glue

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07
Supporting

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND CHECKS


documents
and checks
Items to be sent in with A closer look at regulatory verifications
your declaration of declarations
The certificate of conformity issued for your declaration As from 2018, the public authorities have made it notification of regulatory verification by Citeo, you have
Once completed, your declaration must be certified by the legal representative of your mandatory that Citeo and its clients implement a 3 months to complete this external verification with the
entity/business or any duly empowered person. regulatory verification procedure for a selection of audit firm. The verification itself lasts 1 to 2 days at your
A certificate now online! parties placing packaging on the market. site. The list of documents and sampling is provided
When validating your declaration, provide us with the contact details of your Legal This regulatory verification of your declaration is in advance by the audit firm. The verification pertains
Representative who will receive an email they can use to certify the conformity of the aimed at contributing to the full compliance of your only to year N-1 of the declaration (in the event of a
declaration directly online. packaging declarations with EPR. significant gap, the audit firm may schedule an additional
verification for years N-2 and N-3).
The Agreed Procedures Report Required by the public authorities, commissioned by a The auditor’s report will then be provided to you
fully independent third party, this regulatory verification within 1 month, and will request a possible corrective
The Agreed Procedures Report or RPC is a diagnostic and support tool for assessing
process takes place outside your usual relationship statement within 3 months, to be provided to the
your declarative process and the quality of your data. This work programme is prepared
with Citeo. Citeo has selected independent audit auditor only and not to Citeo. Once it has been
in the form of control points, as a checklist, and must be produced by an Accountant or a
firms to make your regulatory controls more reliable validated, the auditor will inform our services, which will
Statutory Auditor. The cost of preparation of this document is borne by you.
by entrusting them to a recognised third party, at our adjust the invoicing upwards or downwards.
expense. The auditors selected must be accredited
Does this apply to you?
from Cofrac to carry out the declaration verification.
Yes, as soon as one of your contributions on the 2020, 2021 and/or 2022 declaration
From the time of random draw by the bailiff and
exceeds 50 000 € HT.

When should you submit this report?


For the 3-year cycle beginning in 2020, if you choose to file the RPC for the 2020 NOTE
declaration, it must be filed by December 31, 2021. If you have completed your RPC for the triennial
period concerned (from declarations 2020 to
How should you submit your RPC? 2022), regulatory control is reduced and mainly
Entirely paper-free, you can have the process initiated with your auditor right from your concerns consistency reviews. Carrying out
customer space clients.papiers.citeo.com. regulatory control is not exempt from the RPC.

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PAPER EPR TH E R ATE IN PRACTICE: HOW TO DECLARE PRINTED PAPERS TO BE DECLARED BLANK PAPERS TO BE DECLARED ECO-MODULATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND CHECKS

The CSR file

THE CSR FILE


THE CSR FILE

Votre démarche « papiers responsables » 2020


To assist you with your CSR, on validating your declaration, Citeo provides you with a CSR bilan et perspectives
Papers form, summing up your environmental performance, your contribution to the paper
circular economy and tips and advice about eco-design. Votre déclaration 2020 en quelques chiffres
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CITEO - client n°XXXX

soit qui ont permis de financer et la fabrication de :

3 335 € la collecte pour : 34 t


2 000
60 de contribution
habitants
de papiers recyclés

tonnes
déclarées En route vers l’objectif 2022 !
Soit +129,34 % par rapport
à l’année précédente. Grâce à votre contribution 65% recyclage
Reminder of the tonnages placed on et à la mobilisation de l’ensemble de la filière. d'ici 2022 des papiers
the market, the contribution and * Objectif national de recyclage des papiers fixé par l’État

the impact in terms of the paper


circular economy
Fibres recyclées Fibres issues de forêts gérées durablement Fibres non tracées

Soit
Soit +50 %
+50 % %
-48,70 Soit
Soit +50 %
+1 875,98 % Soit +0,00 %
Eco-design indicators par
par rapport
rapportàà par
parrapport
rapportàà par rapport à
l’année l’année
50% l’année
précédente
précédente.
50% l’année
précédente
précédente.
0% l’année
précédente.

Details of the member’s CSR


commitment through its Citeo
Affichage Triman
membership Valorisez votre contribution
dans votre rapport RSE !
En adhérant à Citeo, société dédiée aux entreprises pour leur permettre de réduire

Personalised advice about 100% leur impact environnemental, Nom du client répond à son obligation de «
Responsabilité Élargie du Producteur » et délègue à Citeo la gestion de la fin de vie
eco-design and the sectoral de ses papiers mis sur le marché en France.
Elle participe ainsi à l’économie circulaire de la filière Papiers.
benchmark Avec une contribution de 3 335 euros pour les mises en marché 2020, Nom du client
Perturbateurs de recyclage a financé la collecte des papiers de 2 000 habitants, ce qui a permis le recyclage de
34 tonnes de papiers. Acteur de l’économie circulaire, Nom du client a utilisé 50,00%
de papiers recyclés et 50,00% de papiers issus de forêts gérées durablement.
Soit
Soit 100 %
+23 258,93
par
% rapport à Sur la filière Papiers, l’impact de cette contribution est multiple :
l’année
100% par rapport à
précédente d’où
elle fait progresser le recyclage, car elle permet d’accompagner financièrement
UNSURE ABOUT l’année
203 € de malus
précédente,
les collectivités dans l’évolution de leur schéma de collecte et de tri vers
davantage de performance ;
SOMETHING? d’où 203 € elle favorise l’éco-conception, car elle est financièrement incitative pour les
producteurs : plus le produit est éco-conçu, plus l’éco-participation baisse ;
de malus.
QUESTIONS? elle développe l’innovation car elle finance des activités de R&D menées par
Citeo et ses partenaires ;
Contact your usual contact elle finance les supports de communication servant à sensibiliser l'ensemble des
citoyens au geste de tri.
person or our advisers by
calling

0 808 80 00 50*
* free service + cost of call

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Glossary Notes
PINNED OR GLUED TO THE CREASE PSA (PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES)
Glue binding for a single book. As a reminder, glued square Refers to adhesives sensitive to pressure, which in their dry
backs are not included in this definition. form are always sticky at room temperature, and which adhere
firmly to a variety of non-similar surfaces immediately upon
FILTERING contact, requiring no more than the pressure of a finger or
In the paper recycling process, filtering is the stage during hand.
which impurities larger than the fibres are removed, by being
strained through a filtration system. PULPING
In the paper recycling process, pulping is the step during which
FLEXOGRAPHY paper is stirred in water to break the bonds between the
Raised printing technique that makes use of flexible plastic or cellulose fibres and separate the main polluting elements
rubber images and fluid ink. (plastics, metals, etc.).

FLOTATION MOISTURE-RESISTANT (REH)


A de-inking process premised on the hydrophobic Paper that has undergone a treatment preventing it from
characteristics of ink particles. Air bubbles are injected into being defibrated when it comes into contact with water,
the paste to which the ink particles cling, which are then particularly during the pulping process.
recovered from the froth that rises to the surface.
EPR
HYDROPHOBIC Extended Producer Responsibility
Refers to a substance that does not become wet, or tends to
avoid contact with water molecules. STICKIES
Small particles of glue found in the pulp during the recycling
IFGD process that can cause multiple disturbances.
Paper or fibre from sustainably managed forests.
WORK UNIT
INGEDE Product unit on which the presence of a disrupting element is
International Association of the Deinking Industry. determined.

INKJET END USER


Contactless printing process in which very small drops of ink Any recipient of the paper product; who will dispose of it after
are sprayed on the target surface by nozzles use in the waste collection and treatment circuits.

KRAFT UV VARNISH
Brown or ecru-coloured paper, derived from pastes made Overprint varnish used to embellish the document and extend
from soda-treated wood and most often used for packaging its durability, and which is dried by ultraviolet ray.
or certain envelopes.

COATED PAPER
Paper undergoing chemical coating surface treatment to
improve printability and surface appearance.

MASS-DYED PAPER
Paper dyed throughout its thickness This paper is produced
from a dyed paste.

FILM COATING
Hot gluing of a thin plastic film to the paper to protect
documents and improve quality.

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Notes Notes

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this document too!
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