Citeo vs Léko vs Adelphe.
Which packaging eco-organism is right for you.
Five minute read. Last updated 21 May 2026.
France has three approved eco-organisms for household packaging EPR: Citeo, Léko, and Adelphe. Producers adhere to exactly one. The choice matters for fee structure and eco-modulation bonuses, but it is contractual, not legal: all three deliver the same IDU, the same regulatory cover, and the same marketplace acceptance.
| Criterion | Citeo | Léko | Adelphe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market share | ~95% | ~5% | Specialised verticals |
| Best for | Default choice, all sectors | High recycled-content packaging | Wine, spirits, pharma |
| Eco-modulation | Standard French scale | Bonus on recycled content | Industry-specific |
| Reporting frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual |
| Marketplace acceptance | All platforms | All platforms | All platforms |
When to pick Citeo
The default. Citeo handles the vast majority of French packaging EPR registrations. Their fee structure is the reference everyone benchmarks against. Their eco-modulation rewards lightweight design, mono-material packaging, and clear consumer recycling instructions. For a typical Amazon FBA or Shopify D2C non-EU brand selling mixed consumer goods, Citeo is the right call. Read the Citeo dossier for the full registration picture.
When to consider Léko
Léko was created as a producer-owned alternative and remains smaller, but its eco-modulation tends to be more favourable for packaging with significant post-consumer recycled content (PCR). If your packaging is largely recycled cardboard or rPET, Léko can be marginally cheaper per declared tonne. The difference is real but small (single-digit percent), and switching only makes financial sense at a certain volume. Read the Léko dossier for details.
When Adelphe is the right choice
Adelphe is a Citeo subsidiary, with the same operational infrastructure but fee structures tailored to specific verticals: wine and spirits, pharmaceutical products, and a few smaller industries. If you produce these goods, Adelphe is often the better fit because the contribution scale reflects industry realities (the recycling rate of wine bottles is well-tracked separately, for example). Read the Adelphe dossier for the precise scope.
Bottom line for non-EU sellers
Unless you sell wine, spirits, or pharma (Adelphe), or your packaging is explicitly high-PCR cardboard or rPET (Léko), default to Citeo. The savings from switching are negligible at most non-EU seller scales, and Citeo’s broader infrastructure and marketplace integration make day-to-day operations smoother. When you reach a scale where eco-modulation savings justify the switch, your representative reassesses with you.
If you want a flat fee that does not change whether you choose Citeo, Léko, or Adelphe, our pricing is identical: €490 setup + €249 per month, per stream.