How does the German Packaging Act (VerpackDG) affect my business?

The German Packaging Act (VerpackG) is a law designed to reduce packaging waste in Germany. From 12 August 2026, VerpackG works alongside the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the new German Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), which changes who needs to register and how. It applies to all businesses and online sellers who ship packaged goods to customers in Germany.

If you’re using Printful to fulfill your orders, we’ve got you covered—you don’t need to register or pay extra packaging fees yourself. We’re registered in the LUCID system and cover all required packaging fees for shipments we fulfill and send to Germany, including warehousing products.

If you fulfill your products with Printful only

No need to register your business with the German Packaging Registry.
No need to pay packaging, disposal, or recycling fees.

However, you do need to manually submit our LUCID registration number to the marketplaces you use:

Printful LUCID ID - DE4402313676935

Submitting the LUCID number to marketplaces

Marketplaces now require all sellers shipping to Germany to submit a valid LUCID ID.

Submit Printful’s LUCID ID directly through your marketplace account:
- Etsy: Dashboard → Finances → Legal and tax information → Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Registrations → Germany → Add Info → Select Category → Packaging → Enter EPR registration number → Submit
- Amazon: Switch to the Amazon.de marketplace in Seller Central, follow the banner asking for your LUCID number, then submit it under the Germany section of the Compliance Portal. Validation takes up to five business days, and your listings can stay blocked until it’s complete.
- eBay: My eBay → Account → Business Information → Business details → select Add, next to LUCID ID → Save. Business accounts only, so switch from Individual first if you need to.
- TikTok Shop: Seller Center → My Account → Qualification Center → Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) → enter your LUCID ID
- Anywhere else: Contact that platform’s support team.

Note

E-commerce platforms like Shopify and Wix aren’t considered marketplaces and don’t require a LUCID ID—unless they explicitly ask for one.

If you use other fulfillment providers or ship products yourself

You can’t use Printful’s LUCID number for products not fulfilled by us.

You’ll need to:

Register your business with Germany’s Central Packaging Registry (LUCID).
Make sure any fulfillment partner you use is also compliant with VerpackG.

If you already have your own LUCID number but only sell Printful products, you can still use Printful’s ID.

If the marketplace asks for proof

Some marketplaces may ask for:

A reason why you’re using a LUCID number that isn’t yours.
Producer details like company name, VAT ID, and address.

You can:

Share our invoice (company info is listed there).
Provide this letter explaining that Printful handles VerpackG compliance on your behalf.

Note

This information is provided for informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a qualified legal professional for any legal advice or questions you may have.

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