# Marketplace requirements for German packaging law

> What Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Kaufland and OTTO ask sellers for under German packaging law, where you enter it, and what they say about representatives. From each platform's own help page, dated.

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| Marketplace | What it asks for | Where you enter it | Says you may need a representative | Offers a dual-system licence | Read | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | Your LUCID number, and a self-certification; Etsy also collects EPR numbers for other EU countries | Shop Manager › Finances › Legal and tax information | Yes: appoint an authorised representative in EU countries where your business is not established (3 September 2026) | No | 2026-10-03 | https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/501392119812, https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1511440488235 |
| Amazon.de | Your 13-digit LUCID number; packaging and paper are one EPR category | “Compliance Information for Extended Producer Responsibility” portal | Not mentioned for packaging | No. Amazon says it may deactivate non-compliant listings or comply on your behalf | 2026-10-03 | https://sell.amazon.de/en/einhaltung-der-erweiterten-herstellerverantwortung |
| eBay.de | Your LUCID number | Account settings › Business information › Extended producer responsibility (computer or tablet only) | Only for electrical equipment, not for packaging | Offered through its partner Lizenzero, bought by the seller | 2026-10-03 | https://www.ebay.de/help/selling/extended-producer-responsibility-business-sellers/erweiterte-herstellerverantwortung-bei-verkufen-deutschland?id=5336 |
| Kaufland.de | Your LUCID registration, made personally by the seller wherever the company is located | Not published | Not mentioned for packaging | No | 2026-10-03 | https://www.kauflandglobalmarketplace.com/en/seller-university/formal-framework/epr-guidelines/epr-general-information/ |
| OTTO Market | Your LUCID registration number | During partner onboarding | Not mentioned for packaging | No | 2026-10-03 | https://www.otto.market/_Resources/Persistent/2/4/f/2/24f243a28fd26374c6404a73883d5115201abffc/240618_Onboarding-Guide_EN.pdf |