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.
Case_report_01_2023_Food_producer_failed_to_file_declaration_of_completeness.pdf
… more For further information about the system…
Checklist_Preparing_registration.pdf
… questions and information about supported…
5.5 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.
Anleitung_XML_Datenmeldung_EN.pdf
… 3 1.3 General information about the XML…
20201118_Praesentation_Pressekonferenz.pdf
… Informationen zum Pressefrühstück 2020: Trendwende…
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.
Digital portal for efficient enforcement of the Verpackungsgesetz
State authorities and the ZSVR are working together more closely: the new LUCID Authorities Portal is making the way they collaborate faster and more goal oriented.
Case_report_02_2020_Differences_in_volumes_declaration_of_completeness.pdf
… Likewise, the information provided by…
2.6 Which national identification number corresponds to the German taxpayer reference number or VAT number?
… The following information will help you: …
