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.
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…
Find out about registrations
… the same data you used when entering into your system participation agreement or when working with a…
1 January 2022 - extended deposit obligation for certain single-use beverage packaging will enter into force
… for initial distributors of packaging subject to system participation.
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…
XML_file_structure_-_Register_excerpt.pdf
… number • Details about packaging (subject to system participation and not subject to system…
My packaging volumes exceed the planned volume (forecast) entered previously. What do I have to do?
… to report the change in packaging volumes to your system operator. Then submit a data report to the LUCID…
Checking a registration status
… means – and lawmakers have left it up to the individual to choose how. System operators can provide their…
Using an XML interface to upload your data
… Companies using packaging that is subject to system participation to distribute their goods, i.e.…
