Germany EPR Guide 2025/2026

Germany runs the strictest packaging-EPR regime in the EU under the Packaging Act (VerpackG). Every seller placing packaged goods on the German market must register in the LUCID register (run by the ZSVR) and join a dual system before the first sale.

National register LUCID ↗

Producer org (PRO) LUCID

Region European Union

Materials priced 9

Who must register

No de-minimis threshold — registration is required from the very first unit sold, including Amazon FBA.

Reporting & deadlines

Report packaging volumes in LUCID on an ongoing basis; the annual declaration (Datenmeldung) reconciles the full prior year.

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Germany packaging eco-fee estimates

Approximate 2025–2026 eco-fee per kilogram by material. Actual fees depend on your PRO, packaging recyclability and eco-modulation.

Material	Code	€ / kg
Paper & cardboard	PAP 20-22	€0.120
PE-LD (polybag / film)	04 PE-LD	€1.800
PE-HD (rigid plastic)	02 PE-HD	€1.600
PP (polypropylene)	05 PP	€1.600
PET	01 PET	€1.200
Glass	GL 70-72	€0.060
Steel / tinplate	FE 40	€0.200
Aluminium	ALU 41	€0.450
Composite / mixed	C/ 81+	€2.500

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Key points for Germany

Your LUCID number is checked by Amazon — an invalid or missing number can restrict your German listings.
A LUCID registration does NOT cover France, Italy or any other country; each market needs its own registration.
You must both register in LUCID and hold a contract with a licensed dual system (e.g. a PRO).

⚠️ This is general information, not legal advice. EPR rules and fees change — always confirm current obligations with the national authority (LUCID) or your PRO before you register or budget.

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