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.
Positive track record after 10 months of Packaging Register
… of packaging volume reporting has improved, and system participation volumes have increased. Considerable…
Legal amendments effective 1 July 2022
Amendments to the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) will bring about new obligations that must be complied with starting 1 July 2022. From that day onwards, companies have to have registered with the
Case reports
… for all parties under obligation (producers, systems, sector-specific solutions) as well as auditors to…
I would like to change my registration
… whether you are using packaging that is subject to system participation to distribute your goods, or packaging…
Imports
… mit und ohne Systembeteiligungspflicht Welche Verpackungsarten gibt es…
Anleitung_XML_Markennamen_EN.pdf
… be exporting brand names from a merchandise management system as an XML file. That file could then be uploaded to…
Deposit obligation for single-use beverage packaging
… Is your single-use beverage packaging subject to system participation? The catalogue not only contains…
Declaration of completeness submission deadline
… Companies and auditors must take into account the system participation requirement catalogue, the latest…
Who is considered to be the initial distributor in the case of own brands retail?
… distributor in this case. The registration and system participation requirements depend on the status as a…
How often do I have to submit data reports?
… As soon as a volume report is made to a system, the producer is required to report the same information to the…