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PPWR · EPR
Authorised Representative for Extended Producer Responsibility – who needs one in Germany?
Official name, legal basis, who must appoint an authorised representative in Germany and how it works in LUCID.
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PPWR · VerpackDG
PPWR and VerpackDG: when EU companies need an Authorised Representative for Extended Producer Responsibility in Germany
Who is a producer in Germany, the key VerpackDG provisions, LUCID, deadlines and when an authorised representative is needed.
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PPWR · VerpackDG · B2B
PPWR and VerpackDG: what companies supplying B2B packaging to Germany need to know
Does B2B packaging in Germany require system participation? How PPWR and VerpackDG work together – an overview of the rules.
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VerpackDG · LUCID
LUCID number? You must appoint an authorised representative by 12 November 2026
The 12.11.2026 deadline in LUCID, when fines apply, the difference between PPWR and VerpackDG, and whether your company needs an authorised representative.
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