Auctioning food and perishable goods in the trade fair, exhibition and market industry
Would you like to auction food or other perishable products at a weekly market, for example? Under certain conditions, you can do this without an auctioneer's license.
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Basic information
If you want to auction goods commercially, you need a so-called auctioneer's license. This is subject to special requirements.
If the products to be auctioned are foodstuffs and other perishable goods and you wish to auction them at trade fairs, exhibitions and markets, you can apply for an exemption.
Perishable goods quickly lose their quality. These include, for example
- fresh fruit
- vegetables
- Fish and meat
- dairy products
- Flowers and plants
If the food and goods would spoil or lose quality without the auction, the competent authority may grant you an exemption from the auctioning permit.
The exemption applies to
- Specialty and annual markets
- weekly markets
- wholesale markets
- trade fairs
- exhibitions
Requirements
Please contact the responsible office.
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Procedure
Please contact the responsible office.
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Necessary Documents
- Please contact the responsible office.
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Fees / Costs
Please contact the responsible office.
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Please contact the responsible office.
How long does it take to process
Please contact the responsible office.
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Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 29.05.2026