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Apply for equivalence of a qualification in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance

    If you wish to have your previously acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognised as equivalent to a certificate of competence, you must provide proof of equivalence to the competent authority.

    Have you obtained a qualification in the field of hazardous substances that is comparable to a qualification in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, for example through vocational training or further training? Then you can have this comparable qualification recognised as equivalent by the competent authority. You also have this option if you have acquired a corresponding qualification abroad. You must submit proof of recognition so that the competent authority can check whether your qualification can be recognised as equivalent.

    Responsible authority

    The regional council responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

    Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart

    Hausanschrift

    Ruppmannstraße 21
    70565 Stuttgart
    To the electronic timetable information

    Contact

    Telefon (07 11) 9 04-0
    Fax (07 11) 9 04-1 11 90
    E-Mail poststelle@rps.bwl.de
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    Details

    Prerequisite

    To recognise the equivalence of a qualification in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, the following requirements must be met:

    • qualified training or further training that is comparable to the required expertise for the planned activities and uses
    • Proof of foreign qualifications in German

    Procedure

    After you have applied for the equivalence of a qualification in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, the competent authority will review your application and, if necessary, request additional documents. The equivalence is confirmed by a certificate.

    Deadlines

    none

    Required documents

    The following information and documents are required to determine the equivalence of a qualification in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance:

    • Details of the applicant
    • proof of qualification to be recognised

    Costs

    100 to 500 €

    Miscellaneous

    none

    Legal basis

    Verordnung zum Schutz vor Gefahrstoffen (Gefahrstoffverordnung – GefStoffV):

    • § 2 Absatz 17 Begriffsbestimmungen
    • § 19a Anerkennung ausländischer Qualifikationen

    Release note

    machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 16.05.2025

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