Apply for an export license for raw materials
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzIf you wish to export raw materials to a country outside the European Union (EU), you generally require an export license. You apply for this at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM).
Basic substances are divided into four categories. Depending on the category of the basic substance, different conditions apply to the export, which you must take into account when submitting your application.
- You always need a license to export category 1 and 2 precursors to a country outside the EU. To be able to apply for this, you need a license to export category 1 precursors and a registration for category 2 precursors.
- For the export of category 3 precursors, you only need a permit for certain countries outside the EU. A complete list of these countries can be found on the BfArM website. You must also be registered for the export of Category 3 precursors. This applies in particular if you exceed certain annual export quantities.
- You can apply for a license to export category 4 precursors without additional documentation.
The export permit is only valid for one specific export transaction of precursors. This means that you cannot use it more than once.
However, if you wish to export category 3 and 4 raw materials, you can apply for a simplified export authorization. To do so, you must have already received export licenses for your previous export activities and have proven that you meet all obligations arising from these exports without violating the applicable law. The simplified export authorization is valid for several export transactions with the same raw materials, the same exporter based in the EU and the same importer based in the country of destination within a maximum of 12 months.