LUCID Registration Support for Packaging Compliance in Germany

If you sell consumer-packaged products in Germany, LUCID registration is legally required under the Verpackungsgesetz (VerpackG). Learn more in our detailed guide. We guide you through the full registration process and, where legally required for non-German entities, we provide our official Authorised Representative ID to be appointed inside the LUCID portal. No subscriptions. No recurring fees.

What’s Included

This service covers:

• 1 legal entity (brand or company)
• 1 product line or sales channel
• Germany only (LUCID / ZSVR)

• LUCID Registration Guidance
  Step-by-step support while you create your own producer account in the official ZSVR portal.
• Authorised Representative Appointment
  Provision of EaseCert Germany’s official Authorised Representative ID to be entered in your LUCID account.
• Packaging Obligation Check
  Assessment of your packaging types to determine system participation obligations under VerpackG.
• Dual System Advisory
  Guidance on selecting a licensed dual system provider and estimating packaging volumes. You conclude the contract directly with the system provider.
• Marketplace Readiness Support
  Guidance to ensure Amazon, eBay and customs requirements are met once your registration number is issued.
• Reporting Templates & Instructions
  Templates and practical instructions for your annual volume declarations.

Who This Service Is For

• Non-German companies selling packaged goods in Germany
• Amazon FBA and eBay sellers targeting the German market
• Shopify, Etsy and D2C brands shipping boxed or padded goods
• Importers and private-label brands
• EU-based businesses unsure about their VerpackG status

Price

One-time structured compliance support
Covers guidance for one legal entity and one product line, including provision of our Authorised Representative ID where applicable. No subscription. No renewal model.

Processing Time

3–5 business days after receipt of complete business and packaging information.

Service Scope

• Guided setup of your LUCID producer account
• Review of VerpackG obligations
• Instructional support during master data entry
• Provision of EaseCert Germany Authorised Representative ID (if legally required)
• Guidance for dual system licensing (contract concluded by you)
• Templates for reporting and internal compliance documentation
• Initial marketplace readiness guidance

What’s Not Included

• EaseCert performing the registration on your behalf
• Dual system licensing fees
• Submission of annual packaging volume reports
• Ongoing monitoring or updates after completion
• Post-registration communication with ZSVR unless separately commissioned

Registration Process – Step by Step

Step 1: Access the Official LUCID Portal

You create a producer account directly at the ZSVR website.

Step 2: Enter Company Master Data

Your legal name, address, and contact person details are entered by you.

Step 3: Appoint Authorised Representative

We will provide the official EaseCert Authorised Representative ID for your LUCID profile.

Step 4: Declare Packaging Types

You specify whether you use shipping packaging, retail packaging, grouped packaging or combinations.

Step 5: List Brand Names

All brands appearing on packaging are declared.

Step 6: Confirm System Participation

You confirm that your packaging will be licensed with a recognised dual system provider.

Step 7: Receive LUCID Number

The system generates your official LUCID registration number.

Step 8: Dual System Contract

You conclude a contract directly with a licensed dual system and reference your LUCID number.

Official Resources

• Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)
• European EPR Guidance
• Amazon Germany EPR Requirements