A Complete Guide to German WEEE, Battery Act & Packaging Act

WEEE, Battery Act and Packaging Act are German regulations governing the recycling of electronic waste, packaging materials and batteries, aiming to promote environmental protection and resource recycling.
Selling electronic products in the German market requires compliance with all three regulations. This article provides a detailed analysis of Germany’s WEEE, Battery Act and Packaging Act — save it for future reference, manufacturers!

Detailed Explanation

I. WEEE

1. Scope
Covers all categories of electrical and electronic equipment, including but not limited to:

• Household appliances

• IT and telecommunication equipment

• Lighting equipment (including LED products)

• Power tools

2. Reporting Requirements
Sellers must declare the total weight of electrical and electronic equipment sold in the previous month monthly, and submit an annual summary declaration at the end of each year.

II. Battery Act

1. Scope
All products containing batteries (built-in / external):

• Lithium-ion batteries

• Ni-Cd / Ni-MH batteries

• Lead-acid batteries

• Button batteries

2. Recycling Requirements
Sellers bear corresponding recycling obligations based on battery type and weight.

III. Packaging Act

1. Scope
All products entering the German market

2. Registration Requirements
Sellers must register in the LUCID system and sign a contract with a local recycling company.

Registration Process

I. WEEE

1. Classify sold products

2. Submit WEEE application form

3. Submit documents to EAR system

4. EAR review & certificate issuance

5. Upload weee registration number to store backend

6. Platform verification completed

7. Finish WEEE declaration

II. Battery Act

1. Classify sold products

2. Submit Battery Act registration application

3. Submit documents to EAR system

4. EAR review & certificate issuance

5. Upload electronic registration number to store backend

6. Platform verification completed

7. Finish battery declaration

III. Packaging Act

1. Classify sold products

2. Submit application form

3. Submit documents to EAR system

4. EAR review & certificate issuance

5. Upload registration number to store backend

6. Platform verification completed

7. Finish declaration

Common Misconceptions

WEEE registration number can be used for Battery EPR compliance.

Fact: EU Battery EPR and WEEE registration numbers are separate. If you sell battery-containing products, you must apply for a dedicated Battery EPR number; using WEEE will result in verification failure.

For reselling batteries / battery products in the EU with a Chinese registered address, you may use your supplier’s registration number.

Fact: Under EU battery regulations, resellers are considered producers and must independently register in the relevant EU country/region to obtain your own producer registration number. You cannot rely on your supplier’s number for compliance.