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