About the ZSVR

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Why we're here

For the packaging waste management market to work effectively, companies need to finance the recycling of their packaging, in other words they must assume extended producer responsibility (EPR) for this packaging. As the ZSVR, our task is to establish a level playing field and ensure that everybody is playing by the rules.

Who we are

As a supervisory authority, our job is to create a level playing field and ensure costs are fairly distributed, with the ultimate aim of reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste and ensuring that packaging recycling costs are covered.

What we do

We operate the LUCID Packaging Register, which makes producer responsibility visible. We reconcile packaging volumes. And we publish standards promoting recycling-friendly packaging design.

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EUNR: For a harmonized application of the PPWR

The ZSVR is actively involved in the European National Registers (EUNR) network, in which 16 EU Member States pool their expertise. The aim is to promote a shared understanding of the PPWR and its uniform application within the European internal market.

ZSVR court decisions: a growing section on our website

The section on our website dedicated to court decisions keeps growing. Ranging from shoe boxes and infusions bags to reusable shopping bags, these decisions provide clarity for users. In most cases, they also confirm the assessments made by the ZSVR. Companies are well advised to follow these decisions closely to avoid compliance breaches.

System participation – yes or no? The catalogue provides guidance

The ZSVR's catalogue helps companies classify their products' packaging – and shows if it is subject to system participation, i.e. whether they have to pay for recycling or not.

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