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.
ZSVR launches fully available English website
…The website of the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) has been fully…
When is placing on the German market, or initial distribution, considered to have occurred?
… market or distribution within the meaning of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). It is immaterial whether…
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?
… considered the producer within the meaning of the Verpackungsgesetz. Through research, identifying markers…
20200727_PM_Use-of-recyclates-is-essential-for-meeting-recycling-quotas.pdf
… markets for recycled plastics. • The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Use of recyclates is essential for meeting recycling quotas
… markets for recycled plastics. The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
When is something deemed to be 'commercially' placed onto the German market?
… considered to be operating commercially under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). This includes…
20200901_PM_New-minimum-standard-for-recycling-friendly-packaging-now-available.pdf
… seeing a disproportionate rise. The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Transparency provided by the LUCID Packaging Register proving effective at all levels
… is now available on the initial impact of the new Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act): a considerable increase…
20210225_Information_of_regarding_the_treatment_of_the_amended_definition_of_composite.pdf
… as composite packaging within the meaning of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) and had to be attributed…
Checklist_Preparing_registration.pdf
…Checklist Obligations under the Verpackungsgesetz Preparing for registration Are you a producer under German…
