Small sellers and independent shops
Start with the products and packaging actually shipped. An Etsy shop, eBay business or small independent store can prepare the same core records without an enterprise IT project. Use the self-check to identify the relevant next step, not to assume that every service is required.
Manufacturers and exporters
Manufacturers can connect product specifications, supplier evidence, batches, serial numbers and QR identifiers to a Digital Product Passport workflow. DPP scope and mandatory dates depend on the product category; voluntary preparation is not a claim that every product already needs a passport.
Product and packaging data
Record product identifiers, packaging components, material, weight, destination and reporting period. Separate product packaging from shipping packaging. Reconcile quantities across channels and retain supporting records rather than estimating missing weights or double-counting orders.
Practical next steps
Data connection depends on the platform, account permissions and the specific EPRORA connector available. Confirm those conditions before relying on an API; assess a suitable permitted export/import route where a direct connection is unavailable.
Questions and answers
Registration and existing records?
Official registration in the LUCID packaging register is free. The obligated business performs its own registration. Prepare the legal entity, address, brands and packaging types; use an existing valid registration instead of creating a duplicate.
German authorised representative?
A German authorised representative is a separate issue from obtaining a LUCID number. Businesses established abroad without a German establishment must assess the applicable appointment requirements. EPRORA supports the mandate and documentation workflow; duties retained by the producer do not disappear.