The notion of “graphic paper” applies to all papers weighing less than 224 g/m².
The paper products concerned include (non-exhaustive list): brochures, leaflets, catalogues, magazines, newspapers, mailings, headed paper, management documents, envelopes, posters, user manuals, decorative paper, receipts, tickets, etc.
Blank paper is declared directly by the paper mills manufacturing it.
The EPR applies to you if you place “graphic” paper on the market, or, in other words, you ask a printer to print out a paper product for your company’s use. If that is the case, you are responsible for declaring the paper volumes and paying the corresponding contribution.
The EPR also applies to companies who import or resell printed or blank paper products in France (i.e. those who are the first to invoice French VAT).
The paper EPR applies regardless of the volume. As soon as you place any paper on the market, you have to join Citeo, the only producer responsibility organisation approved for paper by the French state.