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.
2019_Audit_guidelines_Sector_specific_solutions.pdf
… tax advisers, and sworn accountants as well as system auditors have to comply with when auditing…
Background_information_Minimum_standard_2025.pdf
… the recyclability of packaging subject to system participation pursuant to section 21 (3) VerpackG –…
2020_Audit_guidelines_System_volume_flow_record.pdf
… translation – the German version shall prevail 'System volume flow record audit guidelines' for auditing…
Minimum_standard_Packaging_act_2025.pdf
… the recyclability of packaging subject to system participation pursuant to section 21 (3) VerpackG in…
Privacy policy
… Login area for producers Login for auditors System operator login Login for register excerpt Login…
2025_Audit_guidlines_System_volume_flow_record.pdf
…'System volume flow record audit guidelines' for auditing compliance of systems with recordkeeping obligations within…
My packaging volumes exceed the planned volume (forecast) entered previously. What do I have to do?
… to report the change in packaging volumes to your system operator. Then submit a data report to the LUCID…
Overall_view_catalogue.pdf
…Edition 2023 System participation requirement catalogue Definition sheet with explanations: Product group no. …
Table_of_contents_catalogue.pdf
System participation requirement catalogue (Edition 2023) Table of contents Product group no. Product group Product…
Sign language
… of the ZSVR within Germany's waste management system.
