Procedure descriptions

Apply for recognition of an expert training course for biocidal products

If you wish to offer a training course for one or more uses of biocidal products that require expert knowledge, you must first have the course recognised by the competent authority.

These are training courses for carrying out fumigation with plant protection products or biocidal products or for certain uses of biocidal products, for example

  • in the hygiene sector,
  • as pesticides or
  • as protective agents to prevent the development of microbes and algae

are used.

In order to have the course recognised, you must prove that the course meets the legal requirements and that you have qualified teaching staff.

Responsible department

The regional council responsible for the location of the course provider.

Details

Prerequisite

The following requirements must be met in order for a training course for biocidal products to be recognised:

  • The course concept fulfils the requirements for expertise in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance or the corresponding Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (currently in progress)
  • The course provider has professionally qualified course personnel

Procedure

After you have applied for recognition of a training course for biocidal products, the competent authority will check the application and request additional documents if necessary. You will receive a notice of recognition.

Deadlines

none

Required documents

The following information is required to apply for recognition of a training course:

  • Details of the course leader
  • Course concept
  • Training documents
  • Schedule with number of hours
  • Sample certificate
  • Sample attendance/participant list
  • Examination concept/examination regulations

Costs

500 to 2000 €

Miscellaneous

The Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances on the subject of biocides, which also contain requirements for the training course concept and professional qualifications, are currently being finalised.

Legal basis

Verordnung zum Schutz vor Gefahrstoffen (Gefahrstoffverordnung – GefStoffV)

  • 15c Absatz 3 Besondere Anforderungen an die Verwendung bestimmter Biozid-Produkte
  • Anhang I, Nummer 4.4 Absatz 1 Satz 2

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 27.06.2024