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
… Register. LUCID login Heads-up: Only individuals who are not affiliated with the company can offer…
Deposit obligation for single-use beverage packaging
… carriers. The deposit obligation has been gradually expanded since January 2022 to include various milk…
Case_report_01_2023_Food_producer_failed_to_file_declaration_of_completeness.pdf
… time. As an example of similar cases, an individual suspected case is presented here. What happened?…
20190715_PM_System-participation-requirement-catalogue.pdf
… the past. "Based on the first 2018 edition, individual product groups have now been revised where expedient,…
ZSVR_Recycling-rates-2019.pdf
… Preliminary notes In the 2019 reference year, the systems achieved the following recycling rates: PPC Glass …
I would like to know how my compliance with obligations is monitored
… ... registration requirement: up to 100,000 euros system participation requirement: up to 200,000 euros data…
ZSVR publishes new minimum standard
With the new version of the minimum standard, application has become much simpler. A more detailed description of the determination procedure makes it even easier for companies to check the
Launch of the LUCID Packaging Register
Heightened transparency fosters greater fairness in collection and recycling
When is placing on the German market, or initial distribution, considered to have occurred?
… is in exchange for money or not. Registration and system participation (where applicable) is required, for…
Public registers
… – and the legislator has left it up to the individual to choose how. System operators can provide their…
