You can apply online or by e-mail to the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) for recognition as a body for measuring radon activity concentrations at workplaces. You should clarify in a preliminary discussion with the BfS whether there are any possible reasons that could prevent recognition.

Submit an application online:

• Go to the website of the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de and call up the online application.
  • Note: To submit the application online, you need an ELSTER My Business account.
• Complete the electronic application form in full. The online application will guide you step by step through the information and documents required.
• Upload the required documents as a file (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, maximum 10 megabytes per file). The form will show you whether the attachments are complete.
• Send the application electronically.
• You will receive a confirmation of receipt.
• The BfS will check the submitted documents and contact you if there are any queries or additional requirements. You will be granted a period of 4 weeks to answer any queries or submit additional documents. Once your application has been completed, the BfS will continue the examination.
• The BfS will send you
  • a notice of recognition as a body for the measurement of radon activity concentration at the workplace in accordance with Paragraph 155(4) of the Radiation Protection Ordinance or a notice of rejection
  • a notification of costs.
• Pay the costs.
• The BfS will publish your recognition on its website. Submit your application by e-mail:
• Go to the BfS website and download the "Application for recognition as a body for measuring the radon-222 activity concentration in the air at indoor workplaces".
• Print out the application form and complete it in full.
• Sign the application and scan it.
• Send your application with all required documents to the BfS by e-mail.
• You will receive a confirmation of receipt.
• The BfS will check the documents submitted and contact you if there are any queries or additional requirements. You will be granted a period of 4 weeks to answer any queries or submit additional documents. Once your application has been completed, the BfS will continue the examination.
• The BfS will send you
  • a notice of recognition as a body for the measurement of radon activity concentration at the workplace in accordance with Section 155 (4) of the Radiation Protection Ordinance or a notice of rejection
  • a notification of costs.
• Pay the costs.
• The BfS will publish your approval on its website.

If your application is rejected, you can submit a new application as soon as the requirements are met.