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.
Minimum_standard_Packaging_act_2024.pdf
… the recyclability of packaging subject to system participation pursuant to section 21 (3) VerpackG …
20241202_Press_release_Companies_risking_distribution_ban.pdf
… in packaging are required by law to enter into a system participation agreement for 2025 and report their…
Is it reusable packaging or single-use beverage packaging subject to deposit?
… and encouraged by an appropriate incentive system, usually a sufficiently high deposit. For…
Can the specification of identifying markers that do not refer to the producer named on the packaging lead to non-applicability of section 3 (9) VerpackG?
… the ordering party must register and undertake system participation, as applicable, and is considered the…
Minimum_standard_Packaging_act_2023.pdf
Is the packaging retail packaging, grouped packaging or shipment packaging?
… of sales units with packaging that is subject to system participation: 500g tub of margarine …
Manual_Application_procedure.pdf
… whether packaging is classed as being subject to system participation, whether it is classed as reusable…
Contact the ZSVR's support hotline
… about how to fulfil your registration or system participation requirement. Please note…
The new ZSVR website
… and many other topics. All the system operators at a glance Get an overview of all the…
Fachinformation_Import_EN.pdf
… packaging that is filled with goods and subject to system participation Across Europe, the producer of a…
