The notification to obtain the identification number can be requested online via the contact form or in writing by post from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).

• Open the application form.
• You can complete the form digitally or print it out and complete it by hand.
• If you complete the form digitally, you do not need to sign it by hand.

Application by post:

• If you have not already done so, print out the form and send it to the BLE with the required documents and evidence.

Application as an upload:

• You save the completed notification as a PDF.
• You name the files with documents according to their content.
• Open the BLE contact form in the desired language.
• Enter all the necessary information in the contact form. Select "Process-related" as the type of request.
• In the "Subject" field, enter "Notification of a holding facility" as the reason for the message.
• In the "Your message" field, state the number of attached files and, if possible, number them so that they can be assigned more easily.
• Up to 10 attachments with a maximum of 10 MB are possible. If there are more files with more MB, please fill out the contact form again.
• You upload the document with the required documents and evidence.

The BLE will check the application and contact you if anything is unclear or if any information or evidence is missing.

If the information and documents are complete, you will receive an identification number for each registered holding facility within 2 months.