Understanding your LUCID Number vs. the Dual System Provider

Understanding your LUCID Number vs. the Dual System Provider

Overview

In this guide, we will explain how to distinguish between two separate elements of German packaging compliance

Distinguishing between the different elements of DE packaging compliance


To Summarise

The EPR number itself is registered through the Central Packaging Register (CPR - the German authority) via the LUCID portal.
DGP is the EPR/dual system and provides the packaging licensing and ongoing data reporting required to comply with EPR regulations, and allows the Green Dot trademark to be used across your products.
Expandly use an agency to manage this in Germany

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