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.
Companies risking distribution ban: recycling requirements for packaging by 31 December
… in packaging are required by law to enter into a system participation agreement for 2025 and report their…
20230130_PR_ZSVR_recognised_as_federal_authority_-_question_of_legal_venue_clarified_EN.pdf
… with producer responsibility and checks the dual systems and packaging recycling so as to promote fair…
20190626_PM_ZSVR-lays-groundwork-for-enforcement.pdf
… pay for the recovery of their packaging via a (dual) system promotes such behaviour. The past years have…
Case reports
… but failed to participate this packaging with a (dual) system to fund the packaging's…
20241202_Press_release_Companies_risking_distribution_ban.pdf
… the share of improperly disposed of residual waste in bins is rising, which is negatively impacting…
20200319_PM_ZSVR-publishes-case-reports-on-own-investigations.pdf
… into a system participation agreement with a (dual) system. Ms Gunda Rachut, Chair of the ZSVR, explains:…
Case_report_02_2025_Online_pharmacy.pdf
… failed to participate packaging volumes with a (dual) system over a number of years. Breaches of this kind…
ZSVR publishes new minimum standard - 2022 edition
When is packaging recyclable – and when not? The minimum standard has answers. The 2022 edition of the minimum standard for determining the recyclability of packaging (section 21 (3)
Subject-specific-paper_Information-concerning-imports.pdf
… of who is the importer depends on the individual case and/or the specific contractual agreements…
History
… management activities. What became known as the 'dual waste management system' was born. Driven in no small…
