Service Finder
Obtain approval for the use of plant protection products on public land
Service Description
The use of plant protection products should be minimized as far as possible on areas used by the general public.
These areas include, for example
- Public parks and gardens,
- green spaces in publicly accessible buildings,
- publicly accessible sports grounds including golf courses,
- school and kindergarten grounds,
- playgrounds,
- cemeteries and
- Areas in the immediate vicinity of healthcare facilities
If you are a qualified person, you can only use certain plant protection products on these areas with the approval of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
You will receive approval if:
- the plant protection product is already authorized and an extension of the authorization is applied for only for this specific application and
- there is a public interest in the application and
- the examination shows that the plant protection product has no harmful effects on the general public due to its chemical properties when used properly and as intended.
Excluded from authorization are plant protection products that
- are classified in certain hazard classes or
- which are endocrine disruptors for humans.
Process flow
You must submit a written application for approval. Proceed as follows:
- Open the BVL website and download the "Application for approval of the use of an authorized plant protection product in an area of application specified in the authorization for use on areas intended for the general public".
- Complete the application on your computer, print it out, sign it and send it to the BVL by post or e-mail (200@bvl.bund.de).
- The BVL will check your application.
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You will receive an approval or rejection by post.
Requirements
- There is a public interest in the use of the plant protection product.
- The test shows that the plant protection product has no harmful effects on the general public due to its chemical properties when used properly and as intended.
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The plant protection product is not classified in one of these statutory hazard classes:
- Carcinogenicity, category 1A or 1B or category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity, category 1A or 1B or category 2
- Reproductive toxicity, category 1A or 1B or category 2
- Effect on or via lactation
- Respiratory sensitization, Category 1
- Skin sensitization, Category 1
- serious eye damage, category 1
- Acute toxicity, category 1, 2 or 3
- Specific target organ toxicity, Category 1 or Category 2
- Skin corrosion, categories 1A, 1B or 1C
- Aspiration hazard, category 1
- The pesticide is not endocrine disrupting to humans.
Which documents are required?
Apart from the application form, you do not need to submit any other documents.
What are the fees?
EUR 10,200 to EUR 23,500
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
You do not have to meet any deadlines for approval.
The authorization is valid for as long as the main authorization of the plant protection product.
Processing duration
It usually takes up to 120 days until you receive a notice of approval from the BVL.
Applications / forms
- Appeal.
- Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
- Administrative court action
Appeal
- Forms: yes
- Online procedure possible: no
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: no
Further Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
- Authorization for use on areas intended for the general public Issuance
Remark: Display of performance in the source portal
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Professionally released on
20.10.2021
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Competent Authority
Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) - Abteilung 2 - Pflanzenschutzmittel
Address
38116 Braunschweig
