EPR Registration
Germany
Selling electronics, battery-powered products, or any packaged goods on Amazon.de requires EPR registration before your first sale. Germany has the strictest enforcement regime in the EU.
At a Glance
- Regulatory Body Stiftung EAR
- Packaging Register LUCID
- Compliance Law ElektroG
- Registration Type WEEE-Reg.-Nr.
What You Must Register in Germany
If you sell an electronic product on Amazon.de, you need WEEE + Packaging registration at minimum. If that product contains a battery, you also need Battery EPR. There are no volume thresholds — registration is mandatory from the first unit.
The German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) transposes the EU WEEE Directive into national law. Registration with **Stiftung EAR** is a mandatory prerequisite before any electrical or electronic equipment (EEE) can be placed on the German market.
What the Eldris Price Includes
**WEEE Onboarding (£995)**: Full Stiftung EAR producer registration for Germany. Includes authorised representative appointment under ElektroG Section 37, admission with Stiftung EAR for your equipment categories, insolvency guarantee arrangement under ElektroG Section 7, and delivery of your WEEE-Reg.-Nr.
**Additional WEEE Category (£495 per category)**: If your products span multiple WEEE categories in Germany (e.g., Category 5 small equipment and Category 3 lamps), each additional category requires separate registration.
**Battery EPR (£795 one-off)**: Registration with the German battery register at Stiftung EAR. Covers battery type declarations, chemistry classification, and take-back scheme enrolment.
**LUCID Packaging Setup (£195 one-off)**: Registration with the LUCID Verpackungsregister and contract with an approved dual system operator. Covers initial volume declaration and system participation agreement.
**Monthly Management (£195 per month)**: Ongoing compliance management for Germany. Includes annual reporting to Stiftung EAR, LUCID volume declarations, battery reporting, and authority correspondence in German.
What Eldris Handles on Your Behalf
The Eldris price is all-in. There are no additional government fees, scheme fees, or hidden charges. Eldris pays the Stiftung EAR registration and quarterly fees, arranges and funds the insolvency guarantee required under ElektroG Section 7, contracts and pays for your dual system packaging licence, and handles all eco-contribution and take-back scheme costs.
**Example**: A typical Amazon FBA seller (Category 5, No Battery) pays £995 onboard + £195 setup + £195/month. Year-one total: £3,530. Year two onwards: £2,340. No hidden scheme charges. One price, fully managed.
What Makes Germany Different
**Insolvency guarantee (ElektroG Section 7)**: Germany is the only EU country that requires producers to provide a financial guarantee covering future recycling costs before registration is confirmed. For small-to-mid sellers, the Stiftung EAR guarantee system is the most cost-effective option — Eldris arranges this as part of onboarding.
**Real-time Amazon validation**: Amazon.de validates WEEE-Reg.-Nr. entries against the Stiftung EAR database automatically. Invalid, unconfirmed, or expired numbers result in immediate listing suspension.
**Pay on Behalf is not WEEE registration**: Amazon's Pay on Behalf programme handles eco-contribution fees in some markets but does not register you with Stiftung EAR or provide a WEEE-Reg.-Nr. Sellers relying solely on Pay on Behalf in Germany are non-compliant.
What Eldris Handles for Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I spread the cost of the registration fees?
Yes. We understand that year-one compliance costs can be significant. Eldris allows you to spread your initial setup and registration fees across your first 3 months at 0% interest, easing cash flow.
Do I need an authorised representative for WEEE in Germany?
Yes. Under ElektroG Section 37, manufacturers of electrical equipment established outside the EU must appoint an authorised representative based in Germany before registering with Stiftung EAR. Eldris includes this in the £995 onboarding fee.
What is Stiftung EAR?
Stiftung EAR (Stiftung Elektro-Altgeraete Register) is the German national register for electrical and electronic equipment. All producers must register and obtain a WEEE-Reg.-Nr. before placing products on market.
What is LUCID and do I need it?
LUCID is Germany's packaging register (ZSVR). If you sell packaged products in Germany, you must register with LUCID and contract with a dual system for packaging recycling.
How long does German WEEE registration take?
Stiftung EAR typically processes registrations within 1 to 4 weeks. Processing times depend on category complexity and workload at the registry.
What happens if Amazon rejects my WEEE number?
Amazon validates WEEE numbers against the Stiftung EAR database in real time. Common rejection reasons include brand mismatches or pending status at the registry. Eldris resolves these directly.
Are insolvency guarantees mandatory?
Yes, for B2C equipment. Under ElektroG Section 7, producers must provide an insolvency-proof guarantee to cover future recycling costs. Eldris arranges this as part of the service.
Ready to comply?
Step 01
Submit your business documents via our secure dashboard.
Step 02
Eldris handles the authority filings and scheme enrolment.
Step 03
Receive your registration numbers and unblock Amazon.
Only Monthly Provider
- • Fixed £195/mo. Cancel anytime.
- • Includes waste disposal (saves ~£500/year).
- • Spread setup costs over 3 months at 0%.
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