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Prerequisites

You must be at least 18 years old and have the necessary expertise in handling hazardous substances and mixtures. You must provide proof of this by holding a valid certificate of expertise. You must also demonstrate the required reliability according to the relevant regulations.

The following also applies to companies:

• Every establishment where dangerous substances or mixtures are sold must employ at least one person who meets these requirements.
• Any changes to this responsible person must be reported to the responsible authority immediately.

Documents required

• Proof of expertise (e.g. certificate of expertise) -
• If applicable, proof of participation in a training event
• Certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority (certificate type O) in accordance with Section 30 Paragraph 5 of the Federal Central Register Act
• Identification document (e.g. identity card or passport with current registration confirmation)
• For companies additionally: Commercial register extract or business registration

Please note

To obtain the permit, you need the necessary expertise. Qualified persons are

• Druggists (under certain conditions),
• Pharmacists,
• Pharmaceutical engineers,
• Pharmaceutical technical assistants,
• Pharmacy assistants,
• certified pest controllers or
• Persons with completed vocational training as pest controllers.

If you haven't acquired the required expertise through such training, you can take a competency examination. If you are distributing or making certain hazardous substances or mixtures available to private individuals or similar entities for the first time, you must notify us in writing beforehand.

Deadlines

You need a permit before you can commercially supply hazardous substances or mixtures to consumers.

Procedure

You submit your application for permission along with the required documents to the responsible authority.

• The responsible authority will review your application and the submitted documents. If further information or documents are required, they will request them from you.
• We will then check whether you meet all the requirements and make a decision on your application.
• You will receive a written notification of the decision and a separate fee notice.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case and the administrative effort involved. Processing typically takes two to six weeks.

Fees

The following fees apply: -

• Permit to handle toxic substances commercially: 60 - 185 EUR


• Extension or amendment of the permit and imposition of conditions: 60 - 180 EUR


• Withdrawal or revocation of the permit: 120 - 350 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Sections 6 and 7 of the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance


Fee schedule for occupational health and safety as well as plant and product safety (ArbSchGebO)