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.
240416_ZSVR_Comic_final_EN.pdf
… to register. Further information about the term…
When is the packaging of printed/publishing products subject to system participation?
… as goods). Further information can be found in…
2020 edition of the 'system participation requirement catalogue' published
An updated and enhanced version of the system participation requirement catalogue was published on our website on 27 October 2020.
Checklist_Preparing_registration.pdf
… questions and information about supported…
Consultation procedure minimum standard
… all the relevant information for their…
20250829_PM_Minimum_Standard_2025.pdf
… 2030. Companies need information and enough time…
System participation requirement catalogue: consultation for 2023 edition now open
Is your packaging subject to system participation – or is it not? The system participation requirement catalogue helps you find out.
Press & media section
… will get essential information on producer…
Verpackungsregister
… Service packaging Information for auditors…
E-accessibility
… – BGG) and the…
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.
