JC 116 / 207 — Chemical industry — Chemical industry: your meal vouchers are changing in April 2026
Chemistry is the only sector whose measures start in April 2026, not January. +€2 for existing companies, introduction at €3.09 for new ones. Several exceptions to know before acting.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Multi-site and multi-JC: a headache?
With workers split between JC 116 (workers) and 207 (employees), often across multiple sites, ensuring consistency in your benefits is a major challenge.
Are your technical profiles leaving?
Competition for engineers, technicians and operators is fierce. A well-structured benefits package makes the difference in the market.
Which exceptions apply to you?
Students, company restaurants, non-sedentary workers: several categories are excluded. It's crucial to properly identify who is affected in your workforce.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
+€2 for existing companies
The employer share of your meal vouchers increases by €2, for scale-based workers (JC 116) and employees (JC 207). A direct investment in your teams' purchasing power.
Introduction at €3.09 for new companies
No meal vouchers yet? You introduce them at €3.09 (€2 employer + €1.09 employee). Amounts advanced between January and March 2026 are retroactively deductible.
Exceptions to be aware of
Some workers are excluded: students, staff with company restaurants, non-sedentary workers outside pre-existing cases. Check who is affected in your workforce.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Option to advance amounts
Companies can already advance amounts between January and March 2026. These advances will be retroactively deductible.
Measures take effect
Increase of +€2 or introduction at €3.09 mandatory for all relevant chemical companies.
Sectoral federation: essenscia
Harmonise your benefits for a predictable budget
With a centralised approach via Monizze, model the impact by worker population (blue-collar, white-collar, sites) and secure a predictable budget. Avoid fragmentation across shifts and bonus structures.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 116 / 207
Verify the obligations of your JC 116 / 207
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
Take action
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
Why do chemistry measures start in April instead of January 2026?
Why do chemistry measures start in April instead of January 2026?
Which worker categories are excluded in the chemical industry?
Which worker categories are excluded in the chemical industry?
What are the risks if the measures are not applied in April 2026 in the chemical industry?
What are the risks if the measures are not applied in April 2026 in the chemical industry?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
Other sectors
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JC 109 / 215 — Clothing and garment industry
Sectoral meal voucher increase of +€1.25 per day worked
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Sectoral meal voucher increase of +€1 with possibility of +€2 at company level
JC 118 / 220 — Food industry
+€1 mandatory per meal voucher and introduction of an equivalent benefit for companies without vouchers
JC 119 — Food commerce
Meal voucher increase of €1.50 for companies with more than 20 workers