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Vertebrate animals Obtain certificate of competence to stun or kill
Service Description
If you regularly care for, restrain, anesthetize, slaughter or kill animals on a professional or commercial basis, you must have the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise). You can apply for the required certificate of competence at the competent authority. To do so, you must prove your expertise by successfully passing an examination or a qualification recognized as equivalent. The certificate of competence specifies the activities for which it is valid, the animal species and the type of equipment.
The certificate of competence is valid for an unlimited period. However, it can be withdrawn if you have violated conditions of the ordinance and facts indicate that this will also be the case in the future.
Process flow
The application is made in writing, either by means of a form provided by the authority or an informal application.
- Then fill out the form completely or formulate your application for the certificate of competence and attach the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application documents to your competent authority.
- The competent authority will examine your application and issue a certificate of competence for the animal categories and stunning and killing procedures for which you have been able to prove your competence.
- Finally, you will receive your certificate of competence by mail or, if applicable, information about the rejection of your application.
Notify changes
If there are any changes to your information, notify your competent authority of these changes.
Who should I contact?
Contact the competent veterinary and food control office of the county or independent city in which the activity is to take place.
Requirements
The certificate of competence will be issued by the competent body if you have demonstrated the necessary expertise in the course of a successful examination or a qualification recognized as equivalent.have demonstrated.
If you do not have a qualification recognized as equivalent, you must apply to the competent body for an examination of expertise related to the animal categories and stunning and killing procedures named in your application. The examination consists of a theoretical and a practical part. The examination covers various areas as well as basic knowledge of physics and chemistry, as far as these are necessary for the stunning procedures in question, and knowledge of the suitability and capacity of the stunning procedures in question. You will receive a certificate for a successfully passed examination.
There must be no violations of animal welfare law on your part in the last 3 years.
Which documents are required?
Identity card
Depending on how you prove the required expertise:
- Proof of having successfully passed the examination (original examination certificate)
- Proof (copy) of an equivalent qualification
For the issuance of the ID card:
- a recent photograph (passport photo)
- Declaration that you have not committed any violations of animal protection law in the last three years (ask/request form from the competent authority)
Ask the competent authority which documents you have to submit in the specific case. Further information on the required documents can be found on the application form.
What are the fees?
A fee of EUR 25 is charged for the issuance of the proof of expertise.
The following range of fees is currently set for any examination that may be required to prove proficiency:
- for the theoretical part of the examination 25 to 100 EUR
- for taking the practical part of the examination 25 to 100 EUR
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There are no deadlines to be observed.
Processing duration
A decision on the application for a certificate of competence is made within 20 working days. The period begins with the receipt of the complete documents. It may be reasonably extended once if justified by the difficulty of the matter.
Legal basis
- § 4 Animal Protection Act (TierSchG)
- § 4 Animal Protection Slaughter Ordinance (TierSchlV)
- Articles 7, 21 and Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009
- § 2 Paragraph 11 Thuringian Animal Protection Responsibility Ordinance (ThürTierSchZVO)
- § 6 Paragraph 2 Thuringian Animal Protection Responsibility Ordinance (ThürTierSchZVO)
- Thuringian administrative cost regulations for the business area of the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, Women and Family in connection with the administrative cost directory issued for this purpose (Part C No. 3.5.1)
Applications / forms
You can appeal against the decision on your application or against a decision not made in due time in accordance with the Administrative Court Code (objection, if necessary action before the Administrative Court).
Appeal
The request can be made informally.
What else should I know?
Various training institutes offer accredited courses on the killing of vertebrates. Find out about them directly from the respective provider.
In the event of not insignificant violations of the legal requirements, the certificate may be withdrawn. Requirements mThe certificate of competence may be withdrawn if the infringement is not insignificant.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Start your request directly online:
Competent Authority
Landratsamt Ilm-Kreis - Veterinär- und Lebensmittelüberwachungsamt
Address
99310 Arnstadt, Stadt
