Apply for over-the-counter certificates for non-active in vitro diagnostics
Are you responsible for placing an in vitro diagnostic device on the market and would like to export it outside the European Union? Then the respective competent authority will issue a certificate upon your request.
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Basic information
As a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics or its authorized representative, you can apply for the issuance of a certificate of free sale for export purposes. The certificate of free sale confirms that the manufacturer or authorized representative has its registered office in Germany and that the product in question can be traded within the European Union.
Requirements
Please contact the responsible office.
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Procedure
- You submit the required documents to the competent authority by post or electronically.
- The competent authority checks the documents.
- The competent authority requests additional documents if necessary.
- The competent authority issues the certificate.
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Necessary Documents
- Please contact the responsible office.
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Competent Department
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The Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection | Division 23: Pharmacy, Medical Devices and Environmental Hygiene Die Senatorin für Gesundheit, Frauen und Verbraucherschutz | Referat 23 Pharmazie, Medizinprodukte und Umwelthygiene
Contact Person
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E-Mail für Medizinprodukte
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The certificate of marketability according to § 10 MPDG does not contain any
time limits. It confirms the status as of the date of issue.
Each recipient country decides for itself on the duration of the certificate's validity.
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Updated on 12.09.2026