{"product_id":"verkaufsverpackungen-servicepaket-ohne-niederlassung-2026","title":"Sales packaging service package – without an establishment in Germany (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone shipping goods in sales packaging to private end consumers in Germany must register in the LUCID packaging register \u003cstrong\u003ebefore the first shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e and license that packaging with a dual system. This package handles both – including the authorised representative for producers without an establishment in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat counts as packaging subject to system participation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject to system participation are sales and grouped packaging that \u003cstrong\u003etypically ends up as waste at private end consumers\u003c\/strong\u003e. In distance selling this covers practically all packaging that arrives at the customer with the goods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshipping boxes, cushioning material, bubble wrap and adhesive tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduct packaging: folding boxes, blisters, bags, films and labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrouped packaging that combines several sales units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each of these you need a LUCID registration number and a system participation contract. Both are publicly visible – marketplaces and competitors can check them at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour authorised representative in Germany is ECOPACK GmbH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducers without an establishment in Germany must appoint an authorised representative to assume their obligations under packaging law. That role is taken by our group company \u003cstrong\u003eECOPACK GmbH\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is approved for it in Germany. Your contracting party and invoicing entity is \u003cstrong\u003eECOPV-EU GmbH\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both companies belong to the ECOPV group; there is no outside third party in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on the distinction: for electrical equipment and batteries, ECOPV-EU GmbH is itself the authorised representative. Under packaging law it is ECOPACK GmbH – these are different approvals for different laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScope of services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorised representative under packaging law for one calendar year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration in the LUCID packaging register at the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem participation with a dual system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual data report of the packaging volumes placed on the market, to LUCID and to the dual system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing fee for \u003cstrong\u003e100 kg of paper, paperboard and cardboard plus 10 kg of plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e per calendar year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing communication with the ZSVR and the dual system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScope and conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 € net\u003c\/strong\u003e per calendar year, plus VAT.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eauthorised representative, LUCID registration, system participation, annual report and the licensing fee for 100 kg paper\/paperboard\/cardboard and 10 kg plastics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elicensing fees for volumes above the included allowances, further material fractions and statutory VAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime to registration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReporting frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eannually, handled by us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetailers and producers \u003cstrong\u003ewithout an establishment in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e who ship to German end consumers – via their own shop, Amazon, eBay, Kaufland, OTTO or TEMU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanies with small to medium shipping volumes for which 100 kg of paper and 10 kg of plastics per year are sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSellers whose listings were blocked because the LUCID number was missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot the right fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou supply \u003cstrong\u003ebusinesses rather than private end consumers\u003c\/strong\u003e – your packaging is then generally not subject to system participation, but it is subject to a separate take-back obligation: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/transportverpackungen-servicepaket-ohne-niederlassung-2026\"\u003eTransport packaging service package without establishment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003eGerman establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e – you then do not need an authorised representative. Contact us for a suitable offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou significantly exceed the included volumes – we bill the excess according to actual volumes and tell you the rate in advance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs registering with LUCID on its own enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. LUCID is only the register. You additionally need a \u003cstrong\u003esystem participation contract\u003c\/strong\u003e with a dual system that finances the collection and recovery of your packaging. Both are included in this package – registration alone would not fulfil your obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes my German LUCID number also apply in other EU countries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each member state runs its own register. Since 12 August 2026, Amazon checks packaging registration in \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e EU country in which you sell or store. The services for the other countries are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amazon-epr-pflichtlaender\"\u003eAmazon EPR-mandatory countries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I am not registered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging law provides for a \u003cstrong\u003eban on distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e: unregistered packaging may not be placed on the market. Marketplaces are obliged to check the LUCID number and block listings without a valid entry. Fines and competition-law warnings from competitors come on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are volumes reported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year you tell us the packaging volumes placed on the German market by material fraction. We handle the report to LUCID and to the dual system. The two reports must match – discrepancies are the most common trigger for an audit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI did not report in previous years. What now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolumes for completed years can be reported retrospectively. That is a separate procedure: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/verpackungsmengen-nachmelden-abgeschlossene-jahre\"\u003eRetrospective reporting of packaging volumes for completed years\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/packaging-compliance-services\"\u003eAll packaging services (VerpackDG \/ PPWR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/transportverpackungen-servicepaket-ohne-niederlassung-2026\"\u003eTransport packaging – without an establishment in Germany\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amazon-epr-pflichtlaender\"\u003eAmazon EPR-mandatory countries from 12 August 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/preise\"\u003ePrice overview of all EPR services\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions first? \u003cstrong\u003e+49 6196 5835357\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy completing your order you confirm that you have read and accept our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e, and you authorise us to perform all associated services on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"ECOPV-EU","offers":[{"title":"2026","offer_id":54581254357276,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.ecopv-eu.com\/en\/products\/verkaufsverpackungen-servicepaket-ohne-niederlassung-2026","provider":"ECOPV-EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}