Application procedure
Section 54 (1) nos. 33-36 VerpackDG (Packaging Law Implementation Act)
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) uses administrative acts to issue general decisions on
whether packaging is classed as being subject to system participation (section 54 (1) no. 33 VerpackDG),
whether packaging is classed as reusable packaging (section 54 (1) no. 34 VerpackDG),
whether beverage packaging requires a deposit (section 54 (1) no. 35 VerpackDG), or
whether a source of waste generation is deemed to be comparable to a private household (section 54 (1) no. 36 VerpackDG).
Click here to access more information you need to submit an application for having packaging classed as being subject to system participation.
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Submission of applications by subject matter (including packaging as the test item)
Please send your application to antrag@verpackungsregister or send it per post to:
Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)
Legal/Recovery Department
Öwer de Hase 18
49074 Osnabrück
Germany
To speed up the processing of your application, please ensure that all details and documents are complete relating to the item (such as the material, dimensions and images of the packaging). Because the ZSVR sends the administrative act electronically, please always include an e-mail address in the application.
Costs
The applicant is responsible for any costs they incur in making the application (e.g. postage costs). The ZSVR will not reimburse any costs.
Publication
The ZSVR will publish on its website the decisions on classification that were made upon application, excluding the applicant's personal data.