Does the Lucid-ID obligation apply to me as a UK seller?
Yes, absolutely. The VerpackG makes no exception for UK sellers — it applies to every company worldwide that commercially imports or distributes packaged goods in Germany. Brexit changed your position: you are no longer treated as a 'domestic' manufacturer but as an importer. This means you bear full responsibility for VerpackG compliance, not your supplier or fulfilment partner. So if you sell products into Germany via Amazon, eBay, or your own shop, you must be registered in the LUCID register. The Verpackungsgesetz makes no exception for smaller sellers — it applies from the very first euro.
This question is part of our article on "Lucid-ID for British Sellers — what UK sellers need for the German market after Brexit". You'll find the full context and all related angles there.
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