Just getting started? Check here if you have any obligations under German packaging law – and what you need to do.
If you are distributing packaged goods in Germany, you have to be registered with the LUCID Packaging Register. We'll show you everything you need to know.
Registration alone is not enough for certain types of packaging. Learn more about how to fulfil the system participation requirement and report your packaging volumes.
Explore this section for more guidance and information, definitions and general help in complying with the law, no matter your sector, distribution channel or logistics solution.
All about the ZSVR's work as an authority, from published decisions and information about the ZSVR Foundation to the minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging.
20170629_PM_Gunda-Rachut-Chair-of-foundation-central-office.pdf
… quantity data provided by manufacturers and dual systems, and to assure more recycling-friendly design…
20230130_PR_ZSVR_recognised_as_federal_authority_-_question_of_legal_venue_clarified_EN.pdf
… with producer responsibility and checks the dual systems and packaging recycling so as to promote fair…
20190626_PM_ZSVR-lays-groundwork-for-enforcement.pdf
… pay for the recovery of their packaging via a (dual) system promotes such behaviour. The past years have…
20241202_Press_release_Companies_risking_distribution_ban.pdf
… the share of improperly disposed of residual waste in bins is rising, which is negatively impacting…
20200319_PM_ZSVR-publishes-case-reports-on-own-investigations.pdf
… into a system participation agreement with a (dual) system. Ms Gunda Rachut, Chair of the ZSVR, explains:…
Case_report_02_2025_Online_pharmacy.pdf
… failed to participate packaging volumes with a (dual) system over a number of years. Breaches of this kind…
Subject-specific-paper_Information-concerning-imports.pdf
… of who is the importer depends on the individual case and/or the specific contractual agreements…
20201118_PM_Annual_balance_the_LUCID_Packaging_Register.pdf
2020_Audit_guidelines_Declaration_of_completeness.pdf
… pursuant to section 27 and the following individuals who have been admitted to a public register of…
2021_Audit_guidelines_Declaration_of_completeness.pdf
