Have a test facility for plant protection products officially recognized
If you would like to have a non-official testing facility that is operated or set up by a private or public institution officially recognized, you can do so by submitting an application.
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Basic information
A testing facility is an official or officially recognized facility with its own organizationally independent equipment and personnel for the purpose of conducting trials to determine the efficacy of plant protection products. Experimental facilities that are operated or set up by a private or public body can be officially recognized upon application.
Requirements
Recognition will be granted if
- a permanent trial leader is employed who has a degree from a university or university of applied sciences in the field of agriculture, horticulture or forestry or comparable sciences and has at least 2 years of professional experience in carrying out corresponding trials,
- a suitable deputy for the head of the trial has been appointed,
- a sufficient number of qualified employees are employed,
- suitable conditions are in place for the proper conduct of the trial
- a sufficient number of suitable premises for the proper conduct of the experiment,
- laboratory and outdoor equipment,
- a sufficient number of test areas and
- where necessary, greenhouses and climatic chambers are available,
- the test guidelines to be used are known to the personnel and are available,
- a list of ongoing and completed trials is kept for approval purposes and
- all records made in the course of the trials are kept.
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Procedure
You can submit an informal application in writing, enclosing all documents.
- The enclosed documents must show that you meet all the above requirements.
- The test facility will then be inspected and the results recorded.
- If necessary, conditions will be imposed on you or documents will be subsequently requested from you.
If all requirements are met, recognition is granted for five years. The testing facility will be issued with a certificate of recognition.
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Necessary Documents
- Please contact the responsible office.
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Competent Department
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Fees / Costs
Not specified.
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Applications must be submitted in good time before the start of tests that require official recognition or certification of the test facility in accordance with Good Experimental Practice (GEP).
How long does it take to process
Not specified.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 16.01.2026