Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Service Center
Certificate of competence for trading in over-the-counter medicinesDo you want to offer so-called over-the-counter medicines in your store? Here you can find out how and where you can take a proficiency test.
Medicines may only be sold in pharmacies.
However, there are exceptions for so-called over-the-counter medicines. These can include, for example, teas, ointments, or tablets containing herbal substances.
If you wish to sell these products in your store, a staff member with proven expertise must always be present. You can demonstrate this expertise by passing the required examination.
Further information can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information about the requirements can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information about the required documents can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information about the deadlines can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information about the procedure can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information can be found in the "Links" section.
Detailed information about the costs can be found in the "Links" section.
Contradiction
Section 50 of the German Medicines Act (AMG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/amg_1976/__50.html
Sections 1-5 of the Regulation on Proof of Expertise in the Retail Trade of Over-the-Counter Medicines
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/amsachkv/__1.html
Keywords: Medication drug Medicines Act Drugstore Over-the-counter drugs Herbs Sell drugs
Last updated: 11.09.2026