Legal


Read up on legal issues affecting the marketplace.

Batteries in the EPR Legislation (BATT)

Extended producer responsibility applies to the sale of battery-operated items. Read here which legal requirements you must adhere to in order to be in compliance with the law when selling on Chrono24.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the EPR Legislation (EEE)

Extended producer responsibility applies to the sale of quartz watches, smartwatches, and watch winders. Read here which legal requirements you must adhere to in order to be in compliance with the law when selling on Chrono24.

Packaging in the EPR Legislation (PACK)

Extended producer responsibility applies to the shipment of packaged items. Read here which legal requirements you must adhere to in order to be in compliance with the law when selling on Chrono24.

General Information About EPR on Chrono24

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) obliges retailers to design, use, and dispose of their products in an environmentally friendly manner. Read here which legal requirements you must adhere to in order to be in compliance with the law when selling on Chrono24.

Identity Check US specific

This guide outlines the necessary documentation for US businesses and sole traders to become authorised professional dealers on Chrono24, drawing on the key requirements for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes.

Identity Check for Dealers

Everything you need to know about the KYC process on Chrono24: Find out how to verify your identity as a dealer and what documents are required to do so.

French Packaging Act: What You Need to Know 

This article contains information on the French Packaging Act (EPR) and how to comply with the requirements therein, should you be affected.

General Product Safety Regulation

The General Product Safety Regulation ensures the sale of safe products in the EU and Northern Ireland. Find out here how to meet the requirements.

How to comply with the German Packaging Act

Since 2019, the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) requires online retailers to assume responsibility for the life cycle of their packaging. Since July 2022, Chrono24, as a marketplace operator, must check whether certain requirements are being met.

Complete Your Company Profile for the New EU Directive DAC7

As of January 1, 2023, we are obligated to submit information about seller transactions on our platform to the German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt). For this purpose, we need further information from you about your company.