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.
Authorising a representative
… goods and ship your packaged goods to Germany, the Verpackungsgesetz applies to you. International companies…
Safety Notes
… from the ZSVR will come from addresses ending in @verpackungsregister.org or…
What costs are incurred by registration?
… all the related activities of the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Systems' 2021 recovery volumes and recycling rates
… the year 2021 were published by the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Mail order companies & online retailers
… goods online to German customers. The Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) establishes obligations…
Decision on reusable shopping bags with implications for every sector – case headed to Federal Administrative Court
… classification decision made by the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
I am a start-up founder
… understand and fulfil your obligations under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). No exceptions …
Sign language
… about the duties and goals of the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Checklist_Next_Steps.pdf
…Checkliste Checklist Obligations under the Verpackungsgesetz What comes after registration? Are you a ‘producer’ under…
Drop shipping
… shippers are not considered producers under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) because they are not the…
