EU Regulatory Compliance

Topics on regulations of the European Union, covering areas like product safety (CE marking), data protection (GDPR), chemical safety (REACH) to ensure ethical and legal operation within the single market.

EU regulatory compliance is critical for Amazon sellers operating in Germany, a central hub in the EU’s €70 billion+ e-commerce market, part of the $1.21 trillion global cross-border B2C sales projected for 2025. Compliance ensures seamless logistics, customs clearance, and sales on Amazon.de, integrating with tools like Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon Global Logistics (AGL), and Supply Chain by Amazon. Germany’s strict adherence to EU regulations—such as VAT, ICS2, CBAM, REACH, WEEE, PPWR, and GDPR—impacts sourcing, shipping, storage, and returns, with non-compliance risking fines (€5,000–€20M), shipment holds, or account suspension. Amazon’s tools simplify compliance, while third-party solutions offer automation for Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) or multi-channel sellers (e.g., eBay, Zalando). Below, I detail key regulations, Amazon’s compliance tools, third-party services, integration with logistics, and practical tips for German sellers, building on prior discussions about FBA, cross-border logistics, and customs clearance.