Free German Packaging Compliance Guide
Download our comprehensive guide to German packaging compliance for UK e-commerce sellers.
What's Inside the Guide
A complete resource designed specifically for UK e-commerce sellers entering the German market.
Understanding the German Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Learn why UK e-commerce sellers must register and pay for packaging waste in Germany—even for one parcel.
- When and why VerpackG applies to UK businesses
- What counts as "sales packaging"
- What happens if you don't comply
Registering on the LUCID Packaging Register
Step-by-step help on how to create your LUCID account and what details you'll need to get your registration number.
- How to register as a "producer"
- What company info and brand names to enter
- Where to find and save your LUCID number
Licensing Your Packaging with a Dual System
Guidance on choosing a recycling scheme, calculating your packaging volumes, and buying your license.
- What a "dual system" actually does
- How to estimate and declare your packaging amounts
- Where to get your compliance certificate
Reporting and Ongoing Compliance
Covers what happens after registration—reporting, renewing, and staying audit-ready.
- How to submit annual volume reports
- When to update your LUCID or license details
- What records to keep (and why it matters)
Ready to Simplify Your German Compliance?
Download our comprehensive guide and take the first step towards hassle-free German packaging compliance.