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.
I am a mail order company or online retailer
… the transportation of goods between individual distributors and to prevent damage from occurring…
I am a manufacturer of goods
… and the transportation of goods between individual distributors and to prevent damage from occurring…
Checklist_three-Steps.pdf
… you need to pay for its recycling. This is called ‘system have to be registered with the LUCID Packaging Reg…
Quick check: Do these obligations apply to me?
… grouped, shipment or service packaging subject to system participation, you have additional obligations under…
Does the packaging typically accumulate as waste with private final consumers?
… as waste with private final consumers? Check the system participation requirement catalogue to find out if…
Mail order companies & online retailers
… grouped and shipment packaging is subject to system participation if it typically accumulates as waste…
Producer under German packaging law
… they use to distribute their goods is subject to system participation (retail, grouped or shipment…
240416_ZSVR_Comic_final_EN.pdf
… Agency Public Registers Explanatory films FAQ System Overview Support Login Welcome to the LUCID…
Case_report_01_2020_Garden_centre.pdf
… of a significant amount of packaging subject to system participation. Having exceeded the thresholds set…
Example_online-retailer.pdf
… with the LUCID Packaging Register — Conclude a system participation agreement with a system operator to…
