What: Due to the economic context, France is postponing by 4 months the implementation of a very visible measure related to environment.

Why it is important: It might not remain an exception and other countries might follow suit, even though the economical context is, for now, not encouraging. Be ready.

France was planning to ban receipt tickets starting 1st of January 2023, due to anti-waste concern (and as a part of a wider set of measures, including having shops keeping their doors closed when heating or AC is on). However, due to inflation and the fact that receipts are still important to customers, it has been decided to postpone the enforcement of this measure to 1st of April 2023.

The measure still allows customers to get their printed receipts (including bank card receipts, ATM receipts etc..) but on request. They represent 30bn pieces of paper a year, difficult to collect and recycle due to their size.

France delays ban on sales receipts due to inflation