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.
Fulfilment
… with the LUCID Packaging Register and meets the system participation requirement by paying for their…
Data reporting
… The systems are legally required to report the packaging volumes participated with them to the Zentrale Stelle…
Fact_sheet_data_reporting.pdf
… packaging on the German market that is subject to system participation? For example retail, grouped or…
I am a manufacturer of goods
… for that packaging's recycling. This is called 'system participation'. There are three things you need to…
Brand names
… goods, broken down by packaging that is subject to system participation and packaging that is not subject to…
Press & media section
… Press releases Recycling rates and actual system participation Facts, figures and media…
Case_report_01_2020_Garden_centre.pdf
… of a significant amount of packaging subject to system participation. Having exceeded the thresholds set…
Checklist_three-Steps.pdf
… you need to pay for its recycling. This is called ‘system have to be registered with the LUCID Packaging Reg…
FAQs
… – from packaging law definitions to registration, system participation or data reporting.
I am a mail order company or online retailer
… sources of waste generation is subject to system participation (few exceptions apply) …
