Packaging Act: What E-Commerce Retailers Need to Know
The Packaging Act in E-Commerce: Explained Simply.
What does the Packaging Act cover?
The German Packaging Act requires online retailers who place packaging on the market to register with the Central Packaging Register (LUCID) and to pay license fees for the packaging materials they use.
Who, specifically, is subject to this requirement?
This applies to all merchants who ship packaged goods to end customers in Germany—regardless of where their company is headquartered. Even when shipping through an external fulfillment service provider, the merchant is generally still responsible for registration.
How Packaging and Sustainability Are Linked
Minimal, custom-fit packaging reduces not only licensing fees but also shipping costs.
Conclusion
Anyone who sells packaged goods in Germany cannot avoid the registration requirement. A good fulfillment partner will at least assist with the practical implementation of resource-efficient packaging solutions.
