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.
Methodology_for_developing_the_system_participation_requirement_catalogue.pdf
… data. This includes, in particular, data from dual systems, sector-specific solutions and waste…
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…
I am a start-up founder
… obligations to fulfil for packaging subject to system participation (retail, grouped, shipment or service…
2401028_Checklist_Next_Steps_final.pdf
… And are you placing packaging that is subject to system participation on the German market? Then this…
I am not a manufacturer of packaging and packaging material – do I still have to register in the LUCID Packaging Register?
… distributes its goods in packaging subject to system participation on the German market (retail, grouped…
Special provisions for service packaging
… has already participated the packaging with a system. In other words: the supplier or wholesaler has…
What costs are incurred by registration?
… The ZSVR is financed exclusively by approved systems and sector-specific solutions. Independently of…
Infographic_Packaging.pdf
…ic There are two packaging categories: Packaging subject to system participation Packaging that typically accumulates…
Guideline_data_reporting.pdf
… you have to report your packaging volumes to your system operator and to the LUCID Packaging Register depends…
