Green Circle Says Cross-border] eBay Germany Sellers Need to Know: How to Comply with the "Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act" and Submit WEEE Numbers

EPR Requirements for the eBay Germany Platform

Statutory Background

Sellers selling to German consumers on eBay Germany are required to comply with the German Packaging Act and the Electricity and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), which is the implementing legislation for the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive). eBay is responsible for ensuring that all B2C Sellers affected by these requirements comply with the relevant laws.

Compliance Requirements

1. Packaging method::

• Registration and a LUCID number are required.

2. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act::

• Sellers must be registered and obtain a WEEE number.
• Sellers of electronic products to private consumers in Germany are required to comply with this Act.
• Sellers without a branch office in Germany are required to appoint an authorized representative.

Specific Steps

1. Recognition of identity::

• Confirm whether you are recognized as a producer or importer.

2. Registered WEEE No.::

• Register your product/brand with the EAR Foundation and obtain a WEEE number.

3. Submitting a WEEE number to eBay::

• Add a valid WEEE number to your eBay account.

Affected Sellers

1. German private label seller::

• Register your brand and get a WEEE number.

2. German importers::

• Verify that the product/brand has been properly introduced into the German market, otherwise registration of the WEEE number is required.

3. non-German sellers::

• Contact an authorized representative to register the equipment in the correct EAR categories and subcategories.

Compliance with these regulations ensures that the seller operates legally on the German market and prevents products from being removed from the market.