VerpackDG

Also known as: Verpackungsrecht-Durchführungsgesetz

Verified on 2026-09-01

The German act implementing the EU Packaging Regulation (Verpackungsrecht-Durchführungsgesetz), in force since 12 Aug 2026. It replaces the Packaging Act (VerpackG) but keeps the core system: LUCID registration plus system participation. The main novelty is the authorised-representative requirement for foreign direct sellers (Section 5(2) VerpackDG) – previously, an authorised representative was merely a voluntary option (Section 35(2) of the old VerpackG); the LUCID registration itself remains strictly personal before and after. Existing system participation contracts remain valid until 31 Dec 2026 at the latest (Section 68(1) VerpackDG).

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