Have unauthorized plant protection products for use on infested objects approved for export

You must submit an application to the BVL. Proceed as follows:

• Open the BVL website and download the "Application for authorization to place a non-authorized plant protection product on the market for use on infested objects intended for export".
• Complete the application on the computer, print it out, sign it and send it by post or digitally signed by e-mail to the BVL.
• The BVL will check your application.
• You will receive an approval or rejection by post.

• Different requirements apply in the country of destination or
• the plant protection products for this application are authorized in the country of destination.

You must submit the following documents:

• Certificates of authorization of the plant protection product in this application in the country of destination
• Safety data sheet for the plant protection product

The permit will cost you between EUR 650.00 and EUR 10,800.

You do not have to meet any deadlines for approval.
The permit is valid for a maximum of 120 days and can be revoked and reissued.

It usually takes 2 months until you receive a notice of approval from the BVL.

• § Section 29(1)(2) of the Plant Protection Act (PflSchG)

• Objection
• Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
• Administrative court action

• Forms: yes
• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: no

• Application for authorization to place an unauthorized plant protection product on the market for use on infested plants intended for export

20.10.2021