When you sell to German consumers, it is mandatory to comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Commercial sellers of eBay Germany are required to comply with the German Packaging Act and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) implemented through the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ELEKTROG). This applies to all B2C sellers who ship to German addresses.
eBay is legally responsible for ensuring that all B2C sellers subject to these regulations comply with the Packaging Act, as well as the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act for sellers of electrical and electronic equipment. Once registered, you will be issued with a packaging waste permit, a so-called "LUCID number", and a "WEEE number" for your e-waste. If you are bound by these rules and do not submit all required information to eBay, we will legally remove the product from the German market. This page provides detailed instructions on what to do.
Sellers affected by the Packaging ActAffected by the German Packaging Act are corporate sellers whose goods are ultimately delivered to private consumers in Germany, including:
Sellers who pack and ship products to Germany.
Sellers who import packaged goods into Germany.
Requirements for Business SellersUnder the Packaging Act, sellers must meet the following three legal obligations:
1.Use Dual System Licensing (also known as System Licensing) for your packaging.
2.Register in the "Lucid Registration System", which is managed by the "Zentrale Stelle VerpackungsRegister" (ZSVR). Once registered, you will be given a unique LUCID registration number (i.e., packaging EPR number). You'll need to submit this number to your dual-system licensing provider and add it to your eBay account to complete the verification.
3.Report your package quantities to your dual system licensing provider and ZSVR's LUCID Reporting Registry.
Sellers are required to report the number of packages to the selected system and to the LUCID Packing Registry on a regular basis. Listings that do not comply with the Packaging Act may be removed by eBay. Once all the necessary information has been added, the list of items will be restored.
Also, make sure that your goods are listed under the correct category in order to fully comply with the requirements of the Packaging Act.
How to submit a LUCID number to eBayFollow these steps to add your LUCID number to your eBay account
Visit the eBay account section in My eBay.
In the "Personal Information & Privacy" section, select "Business Information" (you may be asked to sign in again).
Go to the "Business Details" section and click "Add" located next to "Lucid ID".
Enter your Lucid ID.
Click "Save".
You will see a confirmation message showing that your Lucid ID has been successfully stored.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your eBay Germany seller account complies with the relevant German laws and regulations, while protecting the environment and consumer rights.