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Packaging regulations for sellers on eBay in Germany
There are important requirements for your listings if you sell goods to German customers on eBay. These are due to the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) and your Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). These regulations focus on sustainability and help to prevent and manage waste.
To comply with the Packaging Act you’ll need to license your packaging with a dual system and register with the LUCID packaging register. We have brought in our experienced partner company Lizenzero to help you make the changes that are required.
eBay has a legal obligation to make sure that its commercial sellers are compliant with these regulations by 1 July 2022. If you do not take the necessary steps by the deadline, we will be legally required to restrict your selling privileges for the German market.
How to license your packaging
If you are not yet compliant, we will work with our partner Lizenzero to get you over the line. Lizenzero offers a straightforward way to license your packaging digitally using the Interseroh+ system. Their team is happy to answer your questions.
How do I register my packaging with LUCID?
Firstly, you’ll need to provide the Central Agency Packaging Register with:
- Your company name, address and contact details
- Your VAT / Tax ID
- A declaration that your packaging is licensed with a dual system
You will then receive your EPR number. Enter this along with the amount of packaging you are using when you open an account with a dual system. Our partner Lizenzero lets you open an account without the number, but it should be provided as soon as possible.
Thank you for selling on eBay,
The eBay Team
