ICPE regulations for classified facilities are changing significantly in 2026. These changes directly affect companies' risk prevention obligations. Here are the key points to keep in mind.
Nomenclature: higher thresholds for agricultural activities
The decree of 2 February 2026, adopted under the “Duplomb” law of August 2025, raises the registration thresholds for cattle farming activities. For poultry and pig farming, the new thresholds remain subject to the revision of the European IED directive.
Warehouses: a major overhaul from 1 January 2026
The order of 12 June 2025 harmonizes and tightens the rules for warehouses storing combustible materials. In response to major incidents such as Lubrizol, two measures stand out: ESFR sprinkler systems in high-bay cells and REI 120 fire walls between cells.
Waste: new sections and stronger traceability
Decree no. 2025-617 updates several sections related to waste and combustion installations. The fight against illegal waste trafficking is intensifying, with broader use of Trackdechets to trace flows.
PFAS: at least 200 inspections in 2026
Monitoring water discharges of persistent pollutants remains a national priority. The ministerial instruction of December 2025 plans at least 200 inspections, focusing on sites close to sensitive natural environments or drinking water catchments.
Acoustic checks and industrial land reuse
Periodic acoustic checks are becoming more systematic. 2026 is also a priority year for processing site closure files as part of the policy to release industrial land.