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.
Transparency provided by the LUCID Packaging Register proving effective at all levels
After just under two years, extensive data and information is now available on the initial impact of the new Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act): a considerable increase in recycled packaging, a much
Board of Trustees
… associations in accordance with the rotation system set out in the Articles of Association. The Board…
20200901_PM_New-minimum-standard-for-recycling-friendly-packaging-now-available.pdf
… across the board. To this end, a three-tier system for reviewing the applicable existing recycling…
Guideline_catalogue.pdf
… sheets that can be downloaded as a whole or individually. A database that can be used to view the catalogue…
20210225_Information_of_regarding_the_treatment_of_the_amended_definition_of_composite.pdf
… information in declarations of completeness and systems' volume flow records. The declaration of…
ZSVR_Recycling-rates_2018-2022.pdf
… Lightweight packaging collections also include residual waste (sorting errors) and other volumes. 1 …
Checklist_Authorising_a_representative.pdf
…presentative’ ↗ Find out about registrations ↗ Overview of system participation and data reporting ↗ LUCID Packaging…
Amended version of the Verpackungsgesetz entered into force on 3 July
LUCID Packaging Register's first phase of expansion starts: closing the gap for marketplaces and international importers.
Technische_Anleitung_EN.pdf
… A DoC is always filed in reference to an individual registration number. A consolidated/aggregated…
Recyclability of packaging
… The Verpackungsgesetz support this by requiring system operators to create financial incentives for…
