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.
Learn more about the PPWR and its implementation, beginning with the definition of “producer”. This page will be updated regulary.
Checking a registration status
… register excerpt function. The Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) is clear: no matter what…
I am running a food and beverage business
… law to comply with. Find out more The Verpackungsgesetz classifies service packaging as retail…
Can an authorised person register in a producer's name?
… representative to fulfil their duties under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) on their behalf. This…
Drop shipping
… shippers are not considered producers under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) because they are not the…
ZSVR recognised as federal authority – question of legal venue clarified
… in terms of the uniform application of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act).
Fulfilment
… considered a fulfilment service provider under the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). Heads-up: Post, parcel…
Why is it important that all market participants comply with their obligations under German packaging law?
… 'producer responsibility', which governed by the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). Where packaging cannot…
For contract packagers: when are you required to fulfil packaging obligations for retail or grouped packaging of own and retailer products?
… considered the producer within the meaning of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act). The answer as to whether…
Mail order companies & online retailers
… goods online to German customers. The Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) establishes obligations…
Authorising a representative
… goods and ship your packaged goods to Germany, the Verpackungsgesetz applies to you. International companies…
Would you like to see who is registered in the LUCID Packaging Register? Use the search function in the public register of producers to find all registered companies.