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.
Recyclability of packaging
… The Verpackungsgesetz aims to promote eco-friendly packaging and high-quality recycling. These goals can only be…
Minimum standard
… Agency (Umweltbundesamt), the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
Overview of system operators
… legal questions about the interpretation of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). Providing (legal)…
Declaration of completeness
… by an auditor registered with the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register –…
I am a mail order company or online retailer
… into Germany may also have obligations under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) to fulfil with regard to…
Checklist_Preparing_registration.pdf
…Checklist Obligations under the Verpackungsgesetz Preparing for registration Are you a producer under German…
I am running a food and beverage business
… law to comply with. Find out more The Verpackungsgesetz classifies service packaging as retail…
ZSVR_Recycling-rates-2019.pdf
… rates refers to 2019 and the legal framework of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act – VerpackG) for the first…
ZSVR_Development-of-system-participation-volumes.pdf
… development and outlook 100,0% Conclusion: the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) is proving effective! …
ZSVR recognised as federal authority – question of legal venue clarified
… in terms of the uniform application of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act).
