Apply for an import permit for animal by-products or animals
You need an authorisation for the import, transit and, in individual cases, intra-Community movements of animals, animal by-products and animal products as well as goods that may be carriers of infectious agents.
This does not apply to animals and goods originating in a third country for which no authorisation is required and which are accompanied by a certificate.
An authorisation may not be granted if there is a risk of spreading animal diseases.
Responsible department
Freiburg Regional Council, Department 35
Details
Prerequisite
You live in Baden-Württemberg or your company is based in Baden-Württemberg.
Procedure
Depending on the individual case, the application must be submitted using an online application procedure, a standardised application form or informally. The standardised application form can be obtained from the Regierungspräsidium Freiburg, Referat 35.
Deadlines
The permit should be applied for at least two to three weeks before shipping the goods or the animal.
Required documents
Documents are required. These vary depending on the individual case. Please contact the competent office.
Costs
The approval is subject to a fee. The fees shall be determined in accordance with the respective schedule of costs or fees.
The determination of fees is based on §§ 1 to 8 and 12 of the State Fees Act (Landesgebührengesetz) of 14 December 2004 (Law Gazette (GBl.) p. 895) in conjunction with No. 31.1 of the Schedule of Fees to § 1 of the Fees Ordinance of the Ministry of Food and Rural Areas on the Determination of the Rates of Fees for Public Services of the State Authorities in its Area of Responsibility (Gebührenverordnung MLR - GebVO MLR) (Law Gazette (GBl.) of 9 March 2007 p. 146 ff.).
Miscellaneous
- Intra-Community movement means movement between Member States of the European Union.
- Importation involves the introduction of animals and goods from third countries. Third countries are countries that do not belong to the European Union.
- Transit refers to imported consignments that are subsequently re-exported. This means that they come from a third country and also go back to a third country.
- Prior to any movement, import or transit, it should be clarified exactly which requirements have to be fulfilled in order to avoid rejection of the goods or animals at the border or border inspection post.
Release note
19.09.2023 Regional Council Freiburg