SSS · Germany Market & Regulatory Compliance

Is packaging registration required for us as well — can’t the distributor do it?

As a rule, responsibility follows whoever first places the product on the German market; depending on your model, the registration may sit with you or with your importer. It should be clari…

Updated · July 20261 min readCategory · Germany Market & Regulatory Compliance
Short answer

As a rule, responsibility follows whoever first places the product on the German market; depending on your model, the registration may sit with you or with your importer. It should be clarified by contract, not left unassigned.

As a rule, responsibility follows whoever first places the product on the German market; depending on your model, the registration may sit with you or with your importer. It should be clarified by contract, not left unassigned.

Concretely, whoever first places packaged goods on the German market must register in the LUCID packaging register and join a dual system before the first shipment; selling without it can bring a sales ban and fines. So the question is not whether it is done, but who is contractually assigned to do it — you or your importer — and that must be settled before launch.

Shall we apply this matter to your situation?

Tell us your specific situation in a few sentences; we'll assess it with the right team.

Get in touch
This content is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact our team for an assessment of your specific circumstances.
Categories
Germany Market & Regulatory Compliance

The right start means a predictable process.

From the first meeting to completion of the work; let's plan every step transparently.