{"id":6599,"date":"2026-05-28T10:47:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/?p=6599"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:13:53","slug":"registration-of-lucid-in-germany-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/registration-of-lucid-in-germany-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-step registration of LUCID in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LUCID registration in Germany step by step - who needs to register and how to do it correctly?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rejestracja-LUCID.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step-by-step registration of LUCID in Germany<\/strong> applies to companies that sell or ship packaged goods to the German market. The obligation may cover Polish online shops, manufacturers, importers, distributors, marketplace sellers, B2C companies and some B2B models. The most important principle is simple: if a company commercially introduces packaged goods into Germany, it should check its obligations under the German VerpackG law and the LUCID system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LUCID is not the German equivalent of the Polish BDO on a 1:1 scale. It is a public packaging register run by the <strong>Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister<\/strong>, or ZSVR. In many cases, registration is only the first step. If a company introduces packaging covered by the system participation obligation, it must also enter into an agreement with the dual system operator and report on packaging weights. The ZSVR makes it clear that with packaging covered by the participation system, the obligations to register, participate in the system and report data are interlinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is LUCID and who keeps the register?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LUCID is the German packaging register maintained by the <strong>Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister<\/strong>, in brief <strong>ZSVR<\/strong>. The register serves to identify manufacturers and first movers who commercially distribute packaged goods on the German market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The register is public. The ZSVR publishes a list of registered manufacturers and first-time introducers, and the manufacturer register shows, among other things, registration numbers, packaging types and brand names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the trader, this means two things. Firstly, the LUCID number can be verified by contractors, marketplaces, fulfilment operators and trading partners. Secondly, the absence of an entry is not an \u201einternal formality\u201d, as the public register makes it possible to verify that the company has complied with the registration obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for support in this area, the EKOPRO service is a natural starting point: <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/lucid-audit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">LUCID audit - LUCID registration step by step<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is VerpackG?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VerpackG<\/strong>, or the German Packaging Act, defines the obligations of companies placing packaged goods on the German market. The regulations apply not only to large manufacturers, but also to online shops, importers, distributors and companies selling via the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZSVR points out that companies placing packaged goods on the German market must comply with the obligations under the VerpackG, and the extent of the obligations depends on the type of packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, VerpackG covers three main areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>registration with LUCID,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>participation in the dual system for specific packages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reporting of packaging weights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is to assume that \u201eI have a LUCID number, so the subject is closed\u201d. In many cases, the LUCID number is only a starting condition, not the end of obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who needs to register with LUCID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company that commercially distributes packaged goods in Germany must register with LUCID. This applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, mail order companies, online shops and sellers selling via the marketplace. The ZSVR points out that the obligation to register also applies to companies based outside Germany if they sell goods to German customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The obligation may relate to, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a Polish online shop sending parcels to customers in Germany,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a manufacturer selling its own products to German contractors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a B2C company selling via Amazon, eBay, Kaufland.de or its own shop,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>importer introducing the products into Germany,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a private label brand selling packaged goods,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the company using fulfilment, if it is responsible for introducing the packaging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a B2B seller if it markets certain types of packaging in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZSVR emphasises that the registration obligation does not depend on the volume of packaging. For online sales, there is no de minimis threshold for small volumes - the obligations also apply to low packaging volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B2C and B2B - does LUCID only apply to consumer sales?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LUCID does not only apply to classic B2C. Registration may be required irrespective of the type of packaging if a company commercially markets packaged goods in Germany. The difference is that not all packaging will be covered by the obligation to participate in the dual system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplest division looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Sales model<\/th><th>Is LUCID worth checking out?<\/th><th>What is key?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>B2C to consumers in Germany<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>shipping, sales, collection packaging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketplace to German customers<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>LUCID\/EPR number and dual system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B2B to companies in Germany<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>type of packaging and location of waste<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fulfillment in Germany<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>who is responsible for packaging and sales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dropshipping<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>who actually brings packaged goods into Germany<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With B2C, it is most often about packaging that goes to a private end user after use: shipping cartons, envelopes, tape, labels, fillers, product packaging and bulk packaging. With B2B, it is necessary to establish more precisely whether the packaging is transport packaging, industrial packaging, sales packaging or any other type indicated in the regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VerpackG dual system - what does it mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VerpackG dual system<\/strong> is a funding mechanism for the collection, sorting and recycling of packaging that, after use, usually ends up in private consumers or similar waste sources. A company that places such packaging on the German market must enter into a contract with a dual system operator and report the masses of packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZSVR explains that for packaging covered by the system obligation, the trader has to take over the financial responsibility of the producer by concluding a contract with the system operator. Once the contract is concluded, the same packaging volumes must be reported in LUCID - this is known as data reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, this means three actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration with LUCID<\/strong> - obtaining a registration number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agreement with the dual system<\/strong> - selecting the operator and contracting the packaging masses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Datenmeldung<\/strong> - notification of packaging data in LUCID in accordance with the system contract.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without following all the right steps, a company may still be non-compliant with VerpackG, even if it has a LUCID number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What packaging must be included?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In sales to Germany, sales packaging, bulk packaging and shipping packaging are most often analysed. The ZSVR indicates that with packaging covered by the participation system, obligations include registration, agreement with the system and data reporting. This includes retail, grouped and shipment packaging, if it usually becomes waste at the private end user after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For e-commerce, these will most often be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shipping cartons,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>courier envelopes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bubble envelopes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging tapes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shipping labels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>films,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wrapping paper,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fillers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product packaging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>private label packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is worth remembering that the obligation may apply not only to the \u201ebig carton\u201d, but also to the ancillary elements of the package. In practice, it is the tapes, labels and fillers that are often overlooked in the calculation of weights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run an online shop, an EKOPRO article would be a good addition: <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/knowledge-base\/packaging-in-e-commerce-a-bdo-and-lucid\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Packaging in e-commerce and BDO and LUCID<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step registration of LUCID in Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LUCID registration is free of charge and takes place online. The ZSVR indicates that the process should be started as a \u201eproducer\u201d and once a login is created, the entrepreneur has seven days to complete the registration. Once the process is complete, the ZSVR sends the registration number and the company details become visible in the public register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check whether you sell packaged goods to Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first question is: does your company commercially distribute packaged goods on the German market? If you send packages to German customers, sell through a marketplace or import products into Germany, the topic of LUCID probably applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not matter whether you are shipping 100 grams or 100 tonnes of packaging. The ZSVR indicates that for online sales there is no exception for low volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Determine the types of packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before registering, you need to establish what packaging you are introducing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sales,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shipping,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collective,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transportable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reusable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging for special products, e.g. hazardous products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage is important because the type of packaging will determine whether a contract with the dual system is needed in addition to registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Prepare company data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to register, company data, authorised person, contact person, email addresses, identification data and tax numbers are required. The ZSVR indicates that when registering, among other things, the company's address details, VAT or tax number and national identification number, e.g. the number from the trade register or business registration, must be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data should be consistent with what you provide later to the dual system operator and marketplace. Inconsistencies in tax numbers, company name or brands can cause problems when verifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Create an account with LUCID as a producer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registration process starts with the creation of an account as \u201eproducer\u201d. In the language of German packaging law, producer does not only mean a factory. It is also the entity that first commercially introduces packaged goods into Germany: manufacturer, importer, distributor, online shop or mail order company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Activate your account and complete your registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the login is created, ZSVR sends an activation message. Official information indicates that the activation link must be opened within 24 hours and then within seven days the registration must be completed by providing basic data, package types and brand names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Specify the brands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In LUCID, you need to indicate the brands under which you sell packaged goods. The ZSVR explains that, when registering, you must indicate the brand names used to distribute packaged goods, distinguishing between covered and non-covered packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a private label, sell under a shop name or have several product brands, this stage requires special attention. The brand entered in LUCID should correspond to the real designation of the goods marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Obtain the LUCID number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the registration is completed, the company receives a LUCID registration number. This number is sometimes also referred to as the EPR number for packaging, especially by the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ZSVR indicates that the registration number can be found in the administrative decision sent electronically after registration and in the user's dashboard. The number can also be checked in the public register of manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Conclude a contract with the dual system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your packaging is covered by the mandatory participation system, registration alone is not enough. You have to conclude a contract with the dual system operator and finance the recycling of the declared packaging. The ZSVR indicates that the participation system applies to, among other things, sales, bulk and shipping packaging covered by this obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dual system operator will require data on packaging weights by material, e.g:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>paper and cardboard,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plastics,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>metals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>aluminium,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wood,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>composite materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Submit data to LUCID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have concluded a contract with a dual system, you have to report the packaging data also in LUCID. The ZSVR indicates that the volumes reported to the system operator must be reported in LUCID without delay in the same value - it is the <strong>Datenmeldung<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common points of error. A company signs a contract with a dual system, but forgets to reflect the data in LUCID. From a compliance point of view, both elements must be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can an adviser register a company with LUCID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advisor can prepare the entrepreneur for registration, help with classifying the packaging, counting the weights, choosing the right duty model and organising the data. However, care must be taken with the formal side of the application itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZSVR indicates in the FAQs that the manufacturer or first introducer must submit the registration application personally and that the delegation of this obligation to a third party is prohibited under \u00a7 35(1) VerpackG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This does not mean that the entrepreneur has to go through the whole process without support. It means that the advisor should have an expert and preparatory role: explain the obligations, prepare the data, point out the risks, help classify the packaging and guide the company through the process, but the registration statements must come from the responsible party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why it is worth using the <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/eu-service\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Solutions for the introduction of products and packaging in the EU<\/a>, where EKOPRO supports entrepreneurs in their obligations under the VerpackG\/LUCID dual system and the EU Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketplace, fulfilment and dropshipping - what to look out for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selling through a marketplace does not remove VerpackG obligations. The ZSVR points out that the obligation for online retailers to register applies regardless of whether sales are made through their own shop or the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the changes effective from 1 July 2022, marketplace and fulfilment providers have verification obligations. The ZSVR explains that the marketplace must verify that sellers offering products in Germany comply with packaging obligations, and fulfilment providers can only provide services to companies that have complied with the registration obligation and the participation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, this means that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazon, eBay, Kaufland.de or another marketplace may ask for the LUCID\/EPR number,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fulfillment may require confirmation of registration and system agreement,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lack of a number can block the sale,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With dropshipping, it must be established who is actually bringing the packaged goods into Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest risk in dropshipping is that the shop considers itself an \u201eintermediary\u201d, but in practice acts as a seller to the German customer. It is then necessary to analyse not only the fact of physical packaging, but also contracts, invoices, the role of the seller and product liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LUCID and Polish BDO - how do they differ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BDO and LUCID concern environmental obligations, but operate in different jurisdictions and do not replace each other. Poland's BDO relates to obligations in Poland and LUCID stems from the German VerpackG law and the sale of packaged goods to the German market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An e-commerce entrepreneur can therefore have both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BDO's responsibilities in Poland,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LUCID's responsibilities in Germany,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EPR obligations in other EU countries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reporting of packaging according to various national rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an online shop operates in Poland and sells to Germany, it is worth combining the LUCID analysis with Polish packaging obligations. EKOPRO materials will be helpful: <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/for-packaging\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BDO packaging<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/knowledge-base\/packaging-in-e-commerce-a-bdo-and-lucid\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Packaging in e-commerce and BDO and LUCID<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the penalty for not registering LUCID?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to register LUCID can result in a ban on the distribution of goods in Germany and financial penalties. The ZSVR points out that breaches of VerpackG obligations are administrative offences and the possible penalties are up to \u20ac100,000 for a breach of the registration obligation, up to \u20ac200,000 for a breach of the participation system obligation and up to \u20ac10,000 for a breach of the data reporting obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ZSVR also points out that failure to register results in a ban on the distribution of the goods, which also extends to downstream distributors. The goods may not be offered for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the e-commerce entrepreneur, the consequences are therefore not only formal. Failure to register can mean blocked sales on the marketplace, problems with fulfilment, loss of the German sales channel and the risk of penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most common errors in LUCID registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common errors arise from treating the LUCID as a simple form rather than as part of the overall packaging compliance system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical mistakes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>registration only after the start of sales,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no contract with the dual system,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to report data in LUCID after the conclusion of a system contract,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>discrepancy between the masses in the dual system and in LUCID,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>failure to take shipping packaging into account,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>omission of tapes, labels and fillers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the erroneous assumption that the marketplace takes over,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no update of brands,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confusing B2B with B2C packaging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no documentation confirming the weights of the packages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>failure to take into account sales through fulfilment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplest good practice is to prepare a packaging table before registration. It should include the type of packaging, material, unit weight, number of pieces used, sales channel and country of destination. Without such data, the registration may be formally done, but further reporting will be chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I prepare my company for LUCID registration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a good idea to carry out a short packaging audit before starting registration. It does not need to be extensive, but should answer the questions that the VerpackG system requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-registration checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does the company sell or ship goods to Germany?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you selling through your own shop, marketplace, distributor or fulfillment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the recipient a consumer, company, wholesaler or other entity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What packaging goes with the product in Germany?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the packaging shipping, sales, bulk, transport or industrial?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What packaging materials are used?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the estimated annual packaging weights?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What brands will be indicated in LUCID?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the company need a contract with the dual system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will the data in LUCID match the data at the system operator?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company that is prepared in this way goes through the process more quickly and reduces the risk that registration will be incomplete or inconsistent with subsequent reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is it worth using an advisor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The support of an advisor is particularly needed if a company sells via multiple channels, operates in B2C and B2B at the same time, uses fulfilment, sells via a marketplace, uses different types of packaging or plans to expand to other EU countries as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional verification should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>determining whether the company is subject to LUCID,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analysis of the sales model to Germany,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>classification of packaging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>calculation of packaging weights,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an indication of whether a dual system is needed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structuring of data into LUCID,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>checking consistency with BDO responsibilities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>preparing the company for reporting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assessment of marketplace and fulfilment risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company wants to enter the German market without a sales blockade, LUCID should be part of the operational preparation and not a task performed after the first orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a Polish company selling to Germany have to have a LUCID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if it commercially distributes packaged goods on the German market. The obligation may also apply to companies based outside Germany if they sell goods to German customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is registration with LUCID alone sufficient?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. For packaging covered by the system obligation, you also have to conclude a contract with a dual system operator and report packaging weights both to the operator and in LUCID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does LUCID apply to small online shops?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The ZSVR indicates that there is no exception for low packaging volumes in online sales. Obligations can apply to small shops as well as large retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can the marketplace block sales without a LUCID number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Marketplaces have verification obligations and may require a LUCID\/EPR number and confirmation that packaging obligations have been met. From 1 July 2022, marketplaces must verify that sellers meet VerpackG obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is fulfillment taking over LUCID's responsibilities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically. Fulfillment can perform the packaging and shipping service, but it must be established who is the entity that places the packaged goods on the German market. The ZSVR indicates that also in the fulfilment model the registration and participation system can remain the responsibility of the trader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the penalty for not registering LUCID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to register can result in a ban on the distribution of goods in Germany and a fine of up to \u20ac100,000. For the lack of a participation system, the penalty can be up to \u20ac200,000 and for a violation of the reporting date up to \u20ac10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need LUCID registration for sales to Germany?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to sell to Germany, use a marketplace, ship to B2C customers or are unsure whether your packaging requires a dual system, contact EKOPRO Group. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/ekopro-grupa.pl\/en\/contact\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Contact<\/a> and describe your sales model, distribution channels, packaging types and shipping countries. 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