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.
Do I have to register my branch with the LUCID Packaging Register, even if my franchiser and/or other branches are already registered?
… packaging law obligations obligation to fulfil (system participation and filing volume reports on packaging…
Does the registration requirement also apply to the distribution of goods in used packaging?
… register and participate the used packaging in a system. Only where distributors have definite evidence that…
XML_file_structure_-_Register_excerpt.pdf
… number • Details about packaging (subject to system participation and not subject to system…
What legal obligations apply to pharmacies located in hospitals if they are placing packaging on the German market?
… If the pharmacy is placing packaging subject to system participation, for example service packaging, on the…
Checklist_Next_Steps.pdf
… And are you placing packaging that is subject to system participation on the German market? Then this…
Checking a registration status
… the recycling of that packaging. This is called 'system participation'. The register excerpt…
Chart_food_beverages.pdf
… with the LUCID Packaging Register 2. Organise system participation 2. 3. Report packaging volumes 2.…
ZSVR_Recycling-rates-2018.pdf
… The reference value is the volume that entered the systems. As a result, the system participation also…
Does the packaging typically accumulate as waste with private final consumers?
… as waste with private final consumers? Check the system participation requirement catalogue to find out if…
Mail order companies & online retailers
… grouped and shipment packaging is subject to system participation if it typically accumulates as waste…
