Apply for an exemption from basic obligations and protective measures when dealing with hazardous substances commercially

Prerequisites

• The deviation from the law you request must be compatible with the protection of the people employed.
• There is disproportionate hardship.

Documents required

No.

Please note

No.

Deadlines

There is basically no deadline.


Exception: You request a deviation from a legally specified deadline.

Procedure

• You must apply for an official exception to the responsible authority by email or post.
• You submit the required information to the relevant authority.
• The responsible authority will check your information and give you feedback.

Processing time

Usually 2 to 4 weeks after receipt of the application

Fees

Administration fee: EUR 100.00 - 500.00

Legal remedies

Further information on how you may be able to appeal against the decision is described in the decision under “Your rights”.

Legal basis

§ 19 paragraph 1 GefStoffV

In order to carry out work with hazardous substances that do not comply with the regulations of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, you must apply for this to the responsible authority.
In order to receive the exception, you must be able to prove that the measure or project you are concerned corresponds to the protection objective of the Hazardous Substances Ordinance.
For example, you can request an exception for:

• Deviation from storage regulations
• Permanent wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Exceptions to set deadlines