I sell drinks online in Germany. Do I have to show EINWEG or MEHRWEG?

Q: I sell drinks online in Germany. Do I have to show EINWEG or MEHRWEG?

Yes. § 47 VerpackDG requires final distributors to mark deposit single-use drinks packaging with the word EINWEG and reusable drinks packaging with MEHRWEG. In distance selling, § 47(3) requires the notices in the media you use, such as your product pages, and § 47(4) requires them to be at least as large as the price. Some exceptions apply.

Yes. § 47(3) VerpackDG: online sellers give the EINWEG and MEHRWEG notices in the media they use, at least as large as the price.

Since 12 August 2026, § 5 VerpackDG, implementing Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, requires a producer with no establishment in Germany to appoint an authorised representative before it first makes packaging available in Germany. Read § 5

By Razvan Toma · Founder · Last checked 7 November 2026 · Sources linked below

Quick answer

Yes. § 47(1) VerpackDG: final distributors of deposit single-use drinks packaging show the word EINWEG, telling buyers it is not reused after return. § 47(2): reusable drinks packaging shows MEHRWEG, except containers over 3.0 litres and certain drinks. § 47(3): in distance selling, give these notices in the media you use. § 47(4): in shape and font size at least equal to the price shown for the product. See also the deposit (Pfand). VerpackDG § 47

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