{"product_id":"lucid-registration-support","title":"LUCID Registration Support for Packaging Compliance in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your company sells packaged products or supplies packaging in Germany, you may have registration, system participation, reporting and other Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under the \u003cstrong\u003eEU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the German \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG)\u003c\/strong\u003e. From \u003cstrong\u003e12 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, these rules replaced the previous German Packaging Act (VerpackG) framework and changed how responsibility is allocated between manufacturers, producers, retailers, importers and foreign sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore starting Packaging EPR work, EaseCert first confirms whether your \u003cstrong\u003eGPSR or other applicable EU product-safety status has been addressed\u003c\/strong\u003e. GPSR and Packaging EPR are separate legal systems: GPSR concerns product safety, technical documentation, risk assessment, labeling, traceability and market surveillance, while Packaging EPR concerns producer registration, reporting, recycling financing and packaging waste obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert follows the compliance sequence: \u003cstrong\u003eGPSR \/ Product Safety → EPR \/ WEEE \/ Batteries → PPWR\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides Germany Packaging EPR and LUCID support only for products that have first been certified by EaseCert for the applicable EU product-safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eGermany LUCID Registration \u0026amp; Authorised Representative Support Service\u003c\/strong\u003e helps determine whether your company is the responsible producer under the applicable German packaging rules, reviews new or existing LUCID registrations, assesses system participation obligations and supports eligible foreign producers with the formal appointment of EaseCert as their German Packaging EPR Authorised Representative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/blogs\/insights\/eu-packaging-epr-compliance-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about EU Packaging EPR compliance in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The EaseCert fee for this service is \u003cstrong\u003e€400 EUR one time only\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is \u003cstrong\u003eno annual or recurring EaseCert fee\u003c\/strong\u003e for the standard Authorised Representative appointment covered by this service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore EaseCert can provide its LUCID Authorised Representative ID or accept an appointment, the customer must first provide proof of a valid German dual-system \/ Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) contract covering the relevant packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert is not a recycling company, waste collector, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), dual-system operator or government authority. The customer concludes and pays for the German dual-system \/ PRO contract directly with the relevant system operator. PRO fees, recycling fees, system-participation fees, declarations, reporting charges, authority fees and other third-party costs are separate from the EaseCert service fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Changed from 12 August 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPWR reorganised responsibility for packaging in Germany. Key obligations for packaging subject to system participation — including \u003cstrong\u003eLUCID registration, system participation and packaging-volume reporting\u003c\/strong\u003e — continue, but the rules determining \u003cstrong\u003ewho must fulfil those obligations\u003c\/strong\u003e may have changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it especially important to determine the correct responsible producer before completing or updating a LUCID registration or Authorised Representative appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn-brand products:\u003c\/strong\u003e responsibility may sit with the company under whose name or trademark the product is designed or manufactured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImported third-party brands:\u003c\/strong\u003e a German retailer or importer may become responsible where products are sourced from abroad without an intermediary retailer in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeign direct sellers:\u003c\/strong\u003e companies established outside Germany that sell packaged products or empty packaging directly to German end users may be required to appoint a German Authorised Representative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExisting LUCID registrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e existing producers do not automatically need a new registration number, but their registration details may need to be reviewed and updated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand names:\u003c\/strong\u003e companies must reassess which brands relate to packaging for which they are legally considered the producer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging volumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e quantities reported to LUCID must correspond with the quantities reported to the relevant system operator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis service covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 legal entity\u003c\/strong\u003e (company \/ producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 product line or sales channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermany only\u003c\/strong\u003e (LUCID \/ ZSVR \/ German Packaging EPR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised Representative setup support\u003c\/strong\u003e where applicable and accepted by EaseCert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e1. GPSR \/ Product-Safety Status Check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore proceeding with Packaging EPR, we confirm whether the relevant products have already been certified by EaseCert for the applicable EU product-safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging EPR does not replace GPSR or other applicable product-safety obligations. Completing a LUCID registration or appointing an Authorised Representative does not make an otherwise non-compliant product compliant for EU market access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Producer Status Assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe assess whether your company is considered the responsible \u003cstrong\u003eproducer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the relevant packaging under the PPWR and German VerpackDG framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe review may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegal entity and establishment location\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand ownership\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label and own-brand arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImporter relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGerman distributors and intermediary retailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect-to-consumer sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarketplace sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistance-selling arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhere products enter the German supply chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhere the packaging is expected to become waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis producer-status review is important because the manufacturer, seller, importer, brand owner, retailer and Packaging EPR producer are not necessarily the same economic operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e3. LUCID Registration Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide step-by-step support while you create, complete or review your producer account in the official LUCID Packaging Register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport may include guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompany master data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystem participation information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthorised Representative information where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview of information before submission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe customer remains responsible for completing any LUCID actions that must legally be performed by the producer itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Existing LUCID Registration Review\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlready registered? You do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e normally need to create a second LUCID registration solely because the PPWR and VerpackDG now apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, we review whether your existing registration needs to be amended or supplemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe review may cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer status under the PPWR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegal entity information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand names\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImported third-party brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthorised Representative requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystem participation status\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting packaging-volume reporting setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Packaging Obligation Assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe assess the packaging used in your German sales model and help determine which Packaging EPR obligations apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your business, this may include review of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSales packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrouped packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShipment \/ e-commerce packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransport packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReusable packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging subject to system participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging not subject to system participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicable requirements depend on both the packaging type and your role in the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e6. Brand \u0026amp; Packaging Mapping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe help identify which brand names are associated with packaging for which your company is considered the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis may include guidance for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOwn brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImported third-party brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnbranded packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting LUCID brand entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew brands that need to be added\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eObsolete or incorrect entries that may need review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e7. Dual-System \/ PRO Contract Requirement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your packaging is subject to system participation, the customer must conclude a valid agreement directly with an appropriate German dual-system operator or Producer Responsibility Organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract is a prerequisite for EaseCert's Authorised Representative setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore EaseCert provides its LUCID Authorised Representative ID, the customer must provide evidence showing that an appropriate system participation agreement is already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe evidence should normally identify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe contracting legal entity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe relevant German dual-system operator or PRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe applicable contract or participation reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe relevant packaging scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe validity or effective period of the contract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaseCert does not issue or replace the system participation contract.\u003c\/strong\u003e The customer concludes that agreement directly with the system operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDual-system fees, PRO fees, recycling fees and system-participation charges are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e in the €400 EaseCert fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e8. Packaging Data \u0026amp; Reporting Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe help you establish a practical packaging-data structure for German EPR reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical data fields include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSKU or product family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging component\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging material\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight per packaging component\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnits placed on the German market\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal packaging weight by material\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelevant brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResponsible producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelevant system operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also provide guidance on aligning the packaging quantities reported to the system operator with the corresponding quantities reported in LUCID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e9. Reporting Templates \u0026amp; Internal Documentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide templates and practical instructions that can be used for internal Packaging EPR administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging material breakdown template\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging weight calculation template\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnnual volume tracking structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanned \/ forecast volume worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActual volume reporting structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplier packaging-data request structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal compliance record template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e10. Marketplace Readiness Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide practical guidance regarding German Packaging EPR information commonly requested by online marketplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLUCID registration number readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystem participation status\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal records for marketplace verification requests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuidance for Amazon, eBay and other marketplace compliance workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA LUCID registration number alone does not necessarily establish complete German Packaging EPR compliance. System participation, reporting and Authorised Representative obligations may also apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthorised Representative Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003e12 August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, certain foreign producers that are not established in Germany may be required to appoint a \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Authorised Representative\u003c\/strong\u003e for Packaging EPR purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis may affect foreign companies that sell packaged products or empty packaging directly to German end users, including certain direct-to-consumer and distance-selling businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert can support eligible customers with the formal Authorised Representative appointment as part of this \u003cstrong\u003e€400 one-time service\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to EaseCert's compliance review and acceptance of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no annual or recurring EaseCert fee for the standard appointment covered by this service.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAuthorised Representative Prerequisite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore EaseCert can provide its LUCID Authorised Representative ID or accept an appointment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe applicable EaseCert product-safety certification must already be in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe customer's producer status and German Packaging EPR obligations must be assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe customer must already have a \u003cstrong\u003evalid German dual-system \/ PRO contract\u003c\/strong\u003e where system participation applies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe customer must provide EaseCert with satisfactory proof of that contract\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEaseCert must review and accept the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaseCert's LUCID Authorised Representative ID is not provided before the required dual-system \/ PRO evidence has been received and the case has been accepted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat EaseCert Provides After Acceptance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the prerequisite documentation has been received and the case is accepted, EaseCert can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvide the relevant EaseCert LUCID Authorised Representative ID\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport preparation of the written Authorised Representative appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuide the customer through the relevant designation process in LUCID\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview the appointment information for consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccept the Authorised Representative appointment in LUCID where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvide practical implementation guidance relating to the appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise responsibilities transferred to an Authorised Representative depend on the applicable legal framework and the scope of the written authorisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is Likely to Need a German Authorised Representative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou should specifically request an Authorised Representative assessment if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour company is established outside Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou do not have a German establishment or branch that affects your producer status\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou sell packaged products directly to German end users\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou sell empty packaging directly to German end users\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou operate a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou ship directly from another EU country to German customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou ship directly from a non-EU country to German customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise result depends on the legal entity, supply chain, branding and sales model. EaseCert assesses these facts before accepting an Authorised Representative appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRetailers, Importers \u0026amp; Private-Label Brands – 2026 Responsibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPWR can change responsibility for certain retailers, importers and brand owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOwn-Brand \/ Private-Label Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf products are designed or manufactured under your company's own name or trademark, your company may bear Packaging EPR responsibility for the associated packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesses that previously relied on a supplier, contract manufacturer or packager to handle German packaging obligations should review these arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eImported Third-Party Brands\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your business sources third-party branded products from outside Germany and makes them available in Germany, your company may become the responsible producer depending on the supply chain and sales model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAffected companies may need to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequest packaging weight and material information from suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd additional brands to LUCID\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpand an existing system participation agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParticipate additional packaging volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdate planned or forecast volume reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintain supporting packaging records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Service Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-German companies selling packaged goods in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForeign direct-to-consumer brands shipping to German customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmazon FBA and marketplace sellers targeting Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eeBay, Etsy, Shopify and D2C sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEU companies selling cross-border into Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-EU manufacturers and brands selling directly into Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGerman and foreign importers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label and own-brand businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetailers affected by PPWR producer rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompanies already registered in LUCID that need a 2026 compliance review\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBusinesses unsure whether they are considered the producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForeign producers that may require a German Authorised Representative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€400 EUR – one-time fee only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe €400 EaseCert service fee covers the standard Germany LUCID and Packaging EPR support described on this page for one legal entity and one product line or sales channel, including the producer-status assessment, LUCID guidance, packaging obligation review, system participation review and Authorised Representative setup support where applicable and accepted by EaseCert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo annual EaseCert fee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo recurring EaseCert subscription.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo separate recurring EaseCert Authorised Representative fee under the standard scope described on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore EaseCert's LUCID Authorised Representative ID can be provided, the customer must first provide proof of a valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract where system participation applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following remain separate from the €400 EaseCert fee:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-system \/ PRO contract fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecycling fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystem-participation fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging-volume fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGovernment or authority fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeriodic or annual declarations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging-volume reporting obligations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeclaration of Completeness requirements, where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther PRO, recycling-system or third-party charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypically 3–5 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e after receipt of the information required for the standard one-entity assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Authorised Representative cases, processing also depends on receipt and review of satisfactory proof of the customer's German dual-system \/ PRO contract and completion of the required written appointment documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplex supply chains, multiple brands, multiple import routes or large packaging portfolios may require additional review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInitial GPSR \/ applicable product-safety status confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePPWR \/ VerpackDG producer-status assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuidance for new or existing LUCID registrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssessment of packaging categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand-name review\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate-label and importer responsibility review\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssessment of system participation obligations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview of German dual-system \/ PRO evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging-material and volume calculation guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReporting templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal documentation templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarketplace readiness guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthorised Representative requirement assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvision of EaseCert's LUCID Authorised Representative ID after case acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport with preparation of the written Authorised Representative appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport with the LUCID appointment and acceptance process\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentification of additional WEEE or battery EPR questions where relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentification of separate PPWR packaging-conformity work where relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGerman dual-system \/ PRO membership fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecycling or system-participation fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePayment of authority or third-party charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging-volume fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreparation or submission of recurring declarations unless separately agreed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOngoing packaging-volume reporting unless separately agreed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeclaration of Completeness preparation or submission unless separately commissioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic monitoring or management of changes to the customer's packaging volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull GPSR technical documentation or product-safety assessment unless separately commissioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWEEE registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBattery EPR registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull PPWR packaging conformity assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePPWR technical documentation or EU Declaration of Conformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Responsibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides compliance assessment, implementation support, document preparation, registration guidance and Authorised Representative coordination within the agreed service scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe customer remains responsible for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProviding correct and complete company information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProviding accurate packaging data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintaining a valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract where required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaying dual-system, PRO, recycling and system-participation fees directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProviding EaseCert with proof of the applicable system participation agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReviewing and approving information prepared with EaseCert support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompleting LUCID actions that must legally remain with the producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubmitting required packaging-volume reports and declarations unless a separate service has been agreed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintaining accurate and current LUCID information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintaining supporting packaging records\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInforming EaseCert of material changes affecting the Authorised Representative appointment or producer status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert is not a recycling company, waste collector, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), dual-system operator or government authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Authorised Representative Process – Step by Step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 1: Confirm Product-Safety Status\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe first confirm whether the relevant products have already been certified by EaseCert for the applicable EU product-safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct-safety compliance and Packaging EPR compliance are separate. Completing German EPR requirements does not establish GPSR compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 2: Determine the Responsible Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe review the company structure, brands, sales model, importer relationships and supply chain to determine whether your legal entity is the responsible producer for the relevant packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 3: Determine Whether an Authorised Representative Is Required\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your company is established outside Germany, we review whether the German Authorised Representative requirement applies to your sales model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 4: Gather Company \u0026amp; Packaging Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou provide the relevant information, which may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegal company name\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegistered address\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompany registration details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVAT information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting LUCID number, if applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand names\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct list\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSales-channel information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImporter \/ distributor information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging component weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstimated German sales volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 5: Obtain a Valid German Dual-System \/ PRO Contract\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the relevant packaging is subject to system participation, you must conclude a valid agreement directly with an appropriate German dual-system operator or PRO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis must be completed before EaseCert provides its LUCID Authorised Representative ID.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 6: Provide Proof of System Participation to EaseCert\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou send EaseCert satisfactory evidence of the valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert reviews the evidence together with the producer-status and packaging assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 7: EaseCert Case Acceptance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert reviews the complete case and determines whether the Authorised Representative appointment can be accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding documentation does not automatically guarantee acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 8: EaseCert Provides the LUCID Authorised Representative ID\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the required proof has been received and the case has been accepted, EaseCert provides the relevant \u003cstrong\u003eLUCID Authorised Representative ID\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 9: Prepare the Written Authorisation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert supports preparation of the written documentation required to establish the Authorised Representative relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe written authorisation should clearly define the applicable responsibilities and appointment scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 10: Complete the LUCID Appointment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe relevant Authorised Representative information is entered into LUCID in accordance with the applicable procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides implementation guidance and supports the appointment process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 11: EaseCert Accepts the Appointment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere applicable, EaseCert completes the required acceptance step within LUCID after the appointment information has been properly established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eStep 12: Maintain System Participation \u0026amp; Reporting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe customer must maintain the required German dual-system \/ PRO contract and ensure that packaging volumes and other required data are reported correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny PRO fees, system-participation fees, declarations or third-party charges remain separate from EaseCert's €400 one-time fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExisting LUCID Registration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your company already has a valid LUCID registration, the introduction of the PPWR and VerpackDG does not automatically mean that you need a new registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, you should review whether any information needs to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical review points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHas your company become the producer for additional packaging?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHas responsibility shifted for private-label products?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAre you now responsible for imported third-party brands?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo additional brands need to be added?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHave your packaging categories changed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo you now require an Authorised Representative?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes your system participation agreement cover all relevant packaging?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo packaging quantities reported in LUCID correspond with your system operator data?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur €400 service can also be used for a structured \u003cstrong\u003eexisting LUCID registration review and Authorised Representative assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e within the stated one-entity \/ one-product-line scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging Information We May Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the assessment efficiently, please prepare where available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompany legal information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting LUCID registration number\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting LUCID registration details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand list\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct list\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarketplace or website links\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging component breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight per packaging component\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplier packaging specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImporter details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributor details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnnual German sales estimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValid German dual-system \/ PRO contract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrevious packaging reports where available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Products and Batteries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging EPR is separate from WEEE and battery producer responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your products are electrical or electronic, EaseCert can assess whether separate WEEE obligations may apply after the applicable product-safety status has been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/blogs\/insights\/weee-registration-compliance-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead our WEEE Registration Compliance Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert also offers the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/weee-registration-service-for-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWEEE Registration Service for EU Compliance (€500,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducts containing batteries may additionally trigger separate battery EPR obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLUCID Registration Is Not Full PPWR Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLUCID registration and German Packaging EPR address producer responsibility for packaging waste. They should not be confused with complete packaging conformity under the PPWR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPWR separately addresses matters such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging minimisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecyclability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecycled content\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging labeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechnical documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeclarations of conformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther packaging sustainability requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese packaging conformity requirements are outside the standard €400 LUCID \/ Authorised Representative service scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses requiring a wider packaging assessment, EaseCert offers the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/ppwr-compliance-service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePPWR Compliance Service (€500,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also read our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/blogs\/insights\/ppwr-starts-on-12-august-2026-is-your-packaging-ready\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePPWR compliance guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGPSR, EPR and PPWR Are Separate Legal Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to distinguish between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPSR \/ Product Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e product safety, risk assessment, technical documentation, testing where applicable, labeling, traceability, Responsible Person requirements, market surveillance, recalls, withdrawals and marketplace compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging EPR \/ LUCID:\u003c\/strong\u003e producer registration, system participation, recycling financing, reporting, environmental fees and waste-management obligations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPWR Packaging Conformity:\u003c\/strong\u003e packaging design, recyclability, recycled content, minimisation, reuse, labeling, technical documentation, declarations of conformity and other packaging sustainability requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA company can be correctly registered in LUCID and have a valid dual-system contract while still being non-compliant with product-safety or PPWR packaging-conformity requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Work With EaseCert?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety-first compliance approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e product safety is addressed before environmental registration services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical implementation support:\u003c\/strong\u003e we translate legal requirements into concrete registration and appointment steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer-status assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e we review who actually bears Packaging EPR responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised Representative support:\u003c\/strong\u003e eligible foreign producers can receive support with written authorisation and LUCID appointment after the required PRO contract has been verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e €400 one-time EaseCert fee with no annual or recurring EaseCert fee under the standard scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear division of responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRO fees, recycling charges, declarations and other third-party costs remain separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated compliance approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e GPSR \/ product safety first, followed by EPR \/ WEEE \/ Batteries where applicable, and PPWR packaging conformity last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert is a compliance assessment and implementation partner. We are not a recycling company, waste collector, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), dual-system operator or government authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compliance Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert assists with compliance assessment, document preparation, registration guidance, Authorised Representative setup and implementation support within the agreed service scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert's \u003cstrong\u003e€400 EUR fee is a one-time fee only\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no annual or recurring EaseCert fee under the standard scope described on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere system participation applies, the customer must first enter into and maintain a valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract and provide proof of that contract before EaseCert's LUCID Authorised Representative ID is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRO membership fees, recycling fees, system-participation fees, declarations, reporting obligations, packaging-volume charges, government fees and other third-party costs remain separate and are paid or completed directly by the customer where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert reserves the right to decline an Authorised Representative appointment where the compliance documentation, product-safety status, system participation, company information or supply-chain structure is not satisfactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verpackungsregister.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR) \/ LUCID Packaging Register\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verpackungsregister.org\/en\/i-want-to-know-what-will-change-from-12-august\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZSVR – What Changes from 12 August 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verpackungsregister.org\/en\/registration\/find-out-about-registrations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZSVR – LUCID Registration Guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verpackungsregister.org\/en\/registration\/brand-names\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZSVR – Brand Names in LUCID\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verpackungsregister.org\/en\/system-participation-data-reporting\/overview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZSVR – System Participation and Data Reporting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.de\/en\/einhaltung-der-erweiterten-herstellerverantwortung\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon Germany EPR Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help With Germany Packaging EPR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are selling packaged products in Germany, importing products into Germany, operating a private-label brand, selling through Amazon or another marketplace, or need a German Packaging EPR Authorised Representative, EaseCert can help assess your producer status and guide you through the applicable LUCID and Packaging EPR requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: €400 EUR one time only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo annual or recurring EaseCert fee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where an Authorised Representative appointment is required, you must first provide proof of a valid German dual-system \/ PRO contract. Once that evidence has been received and the case has been accepted, EaseCert can provide its LUCID Authorised Representative ID and support the written authorisation and LUCID appointment process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wider European overview, see our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/blogs\/insights\/eu-packaging-epr-compliance-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEU Packaging EPR Compliance in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EaseCert | GPSR Compliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825676472549,"sku":"ECRT-LUCID-001","price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2565\/8853\/files\/lucid-registration-service.heic?v=1789116777","url":"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/lucid-registration-support","provider":"EaseCert | GPSR Compliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}