ISRAEL → GERMANY / EUROPEAN UNION
German authorised packaging representative for Israeli companies
Since 12 August 2026, qualifying foreign direct sellers without a German branch need a German representative.
When is appointment required?
The duty applies to a foreign producer without a German branch directly supplying empty packaging or packaged products to German end users. Assess importer and distributor arrangements separately.
Agreement and register workflow
A suitable written mandate and the corresponding LUCID authorisation steps are necessary. For translated documents, identify the legally binding version.
Responsibilities after appointment
The representative undertakes legally transferable EPR obligations within the agreed scope. Initial producer registration and reserved personal actions remain with the producer.
Guides for Israeli sellers and manufacturers
Primary regulatory sources
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