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Germany Electrical Equipment Act (ElektroG) Registration

A practical guide to Germany Electrical Equipment Act (ElektroG) Registration for electronics sold in Germany: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment; Online sellers shipping electronics to German customers

Authority

Stiftung EAR

Legal basis

Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG)

Local representative

A German authorised representative is required for non-EU producers

Timeline

Registration must precede the first sale

Cost

Registration and guarantee fees depend on category and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and distribution bans

Who needs this

Producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment
Online sellers shipping electronics to German customers

Documents you need

WEEE registration number
Brand and device category declaration
Take-back and disposal concept
Battery registration where applicable

Compliance checklist

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WEEE registration number
Brand and device category declaration
Take-back and disposal concept
Battery registration where applicable

How to comply

Classify the device under an ElektroG category
Register with Stiftung EAR before selling
Provide a take-back option and report volumes
Apply the crossed-out bin symbol

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Germany Electrical Equipment Act (ElektroG) Registration — Germany
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Stiftung EAR
Legal basis: Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz (ElektroG)

Documents we already have:
  1. WEEE registration number
  2. Brand and device category declaration
  3. Take-back and disposal concept
  4. Battery registration where applicable

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Germany Electrical Equipment Act (ElektroG) Registration in Germany?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Registration must precede the first sale.

Registration and guarantee fees depend on category and volume.

Common rejection reasons

No WEEE registration number
Device category declared incorrectly
Take-back obligation not offered

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.