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Advertisement on the trade in plant protection products

In Brandenburg, the notification of the placing on the market / trade in plant protection products can be made to the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Reorganisation (LELF), Department of Plant Protection Service.

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  • Detailed description

    Before commencing any commercial activity involving plant protection products, this must be reported to the authority responsible for the place of business and the place of activity. The obligation to notify exists,

    • if you want to use the plant protection products for others,
    • wants to advise other persons on the use of plant protection products in the context of economic undertakings, or
    • if plant protection products are to be placed on the market or imported for commercial purposes or in the context of other economic undertakings.

    The handling of plant protection products is not subject to notification in the case of occasional neighbourhood help.

    According to the Plant Protection Act (PflSchG), the use of plant protection products is only permitted to persons who have the necessary professional knowledge and skills and can guarantee that no avoidable harmful effects on nature, humans and animals occur as a result of the handling of plant protection products. Plant protection expertise must therefore be proven by persons who:

    • use plant protection products in an agricultural holding (including horticulture or forestry) or for the protection of stocks;
    • carry out a notifiable activity (e.g. dispensing plant protection products in the retail trade or providing commercial advice on the use of plant protection products) or
    • instruct or supervise persons who use plant protection products in the context of an apprenticeship.
  • Requirements

    Valid certificate of competence

    Plant protection products may only be placed on the market by persons who have a valid certificate of competence for the supply of plant protection products.
    The registration number of the certificate of competence must be entered on the form for the notification, trade and sale of plant protection products.

    A corresponding certificate of competence can be applied for under www.pflanzenschutz-skn.de .

  • Documents
    • Name and address of the holding and of the holder or manager
    • Place of work
    • Name and proof of the required professional knowledge and skills (certificate of expertise) of the persons dealing in plant protection products
  • Fees

    one-time fee: 30,- €

  • Process

    Notification of trade in plant protection products must be made in writing using the form provided:

    - Fill out the form, sign and attach a copy of the certificate of competence (both sides).

    - Submit the documents to the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Reorganisation (LELF), Department 31 (General Plant Protection).

    - You will receive a registration number and a fee notice by post.
     

  • Duration

    approx. 3 weeks

  • Deadline

    The notification of trade in plant protection products must be made before the start of the activity.

  • Responsible authority

    State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Reorganization, Department P2, Risk Management, Control

  • Legal basis

    Section 24 (1) of the Plant Protection Act (PflSchG)

  • More information
  • Approved

    Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (MLUK) of the State of Brandenburg

  • Approved date
    17.07.2023