France packaging number & German LUCID

France packaging number & German LUCID

Secure French eco-organisme numbers and German LUCID registrations to keep marketplaces live. Use this as a practical guide only; always confirm requirements with your producer responsibility organizations. Use the EPR & DSA Helper to generate your first checklist and log assumptions in the Readiness Wizard so finance and ops stay aligned.

Who needs registration

France (Triman + IDU)

Trigger points

Signals

Notes

• Placing packaged goods on the French market, even via dropship or marketplace.
• Thresholds removed in 2023; even micro brands must register.

Products in scope

Signals

Notes

• Household packaging, textiles, furniture, electronics (each has eco-organisme).
• Declaring grams per material each year.

Germany (VerpackG + LUCID)

Trigger points

Signals

Notes

• Supplying packaging to German end consumers (B2C) triggers dual system contract + LUCID.
• Includes shipping packaging and product packaging.

Products in scope

Signals

Notes

• Sales packaging, secondary packaging, and service packaging.
• Special rules for beverage containers.

France eco-organisme options

Registration workflow

Step 1: Prepare data

Checklist

Items

• Company documents, VAT ID, contact details.
• Packaging weight per material (paper, plastic, glass, etc.).

Step 2: File + pay

Checklist

Items

• Submit online application, receive IDU number.
• Pay membership + eco-fee deposits.

Step 3: Communicate and renew

Checklist

Items

• Display Triman + IDU on website and packaging.
• Renew by calendar year; upload declarations by April.

Germany LUCID & dual system

Compliance workflow

Step 1: Data gathering

Checklist

Items

• Packaging weights per SKU per material.
• Forecast shipments to Germany for upcoming year.

Step 2: Contracts & reporting

Checklist

Items

• Compare dual system offers; pick one aligned with tonnage.
• Schedule quarterly reports; align with VAT/Intrastat cadence.

Step 3: Marketplace sync

Checklist

Items

• Upload IDs to Amazon, Otto, Kaufland seller panels.
• Keep documentation accessible in EU VAT explained binder.

DSA disclosure snippet

Place the following snippet on every EU storefront footer (translate as needed):

Operator: [Legal Entity Name], [Address], VAT [Number], IDU: [FR IDU], LUCID: [DE ID]
Contact: compliance@eumarketready.com | Complaints: https://example.com/contact
Supervisory authority: CNIL (FR) / BfJ (DE)

Monitoring cadence

Monthly

Eco-fee accruals

Owners

Checklist

• Finance reconciles actual sales vs packaging forecasts.
• Ops ensures eco-fees booked in COGS.

Documentation refresh

Owners

Checklist

• Update legal pages with any new IDs.
• Confirm DSAR/consent copy still aligned.

Quarterly

Reporting

Owners

Checklist

• Submit LUCID + dual system reports within deadlines.
• Export eco-fee confirmations for audits.

Marketplace alignment

Owners

Checklist

• Validate Amazon/eBay dashboards still show “compliant”.
• Sync updates with EU market quick start squad.
• Align consent and footers with GDPR cookie consent.
• Store proofs and IDs inside the Readiness Wizard.

FAQ

When do I need a French eco-organisme and Triman?
If you place packaged goods on the French market, you need an eco-organisme contract and Triman labeling—thresholds are effectively removed. Register per brand, add the correct Triman icons, and keep fee invoices. Marketplace fulfillment does not exempt you; platforms often request proof before or during audits.

When must I register for German LUCID and a dual system?
Before shipping any consumer packaging to Germany, register with LUCID and sign a dual system contract for collection and recycling. Include your LUCID number on invoices and marketplace listings. Without registration, marketplaces can delist you and authorities can fine you.

Do marketplaces cover packaging compliance automatically?
No. Marketplaces may check your IDs but do not generally assume liability. You must provide valid French eco-organisme and German LUCID numbers, plus dual system proof. Keep these IDs in a shared register and mirror them on PDPs, invoices, and DSA footers.

What evidence should I keep for packaging audits?
Store registration certificates, contracts, Triman artwork approvals, fee invoices, weight data by material, and marketplace submissions. Align IDs to each brand/SKU and retention periods to local rules. Keep translations handy—audits often request them.

Next steps

• Run the Readiness Check for your scenario → Start now
• Use the EPR & DSA Helper → Open tool
• Share this guide with finance / ops teammates.