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Health Supplements → Germany

Requires CE + EPR packaging registration + German VAT; food-contact items also need LFGB

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €2,000-8,000
HS code 2106
Duty rate 0-12.8%
VAT / tax 19%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 18654.10-2026 GB/T 鱼类种质检验 第10部分：肌肉营养成分的测定 2026
GB/T 41189-2021 GB/T 蛋鸭营养需要量 2021
GB/T 41190-2021 GB/T 鹿营养需要量 2021
GB/T 39235-2020 GB/T 猪营养需要量 2020
GB/T 35882-2018 GB/T 富营养素酵母 2018
GB/T 34308.3-2017 GB/T 体育信息分类与代码 第3部分：运动生理生化与营养指标代码 2017
GB/T 29570-2013 GB/T 橡胶树叶片营养诊断技术规程 2013
GB/T 23387-2009 GB/T 饲草营养品质评定 GI法 2009

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when Machinery/LVD/EMC directives apply Required
EPR packaging registration VerpackG — LUCID registration required Required
WEEE registration Electronics require stiftung ear registration Conditional
LFGB Food-contact materials must comply with LFGB §30/31 Conditional
German VAT DE-prefixed tax ID required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is German VAT required?
Yes. B2C sales require German VAT registration (DE-prefixed tax ID).
How do I register for EPR packaging?
Register on Germany's LUCID platform, about €100-500/year.
How much does CE certification cost?
Simple products €1,000-3,000; complex €5,000-15,000.
Must labels be in German?
Yes. Instructions, warnings and ingredients must be in German.
What happens without CE?
Customs detention, platform delisting, fines up to €50,000.

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