Authority for Justice and Consumer Protection

Processing of animal carcasses and animal by-products

Companies that want to process animal by-products must be approved for this activity by the competent authority.

Detailed description

According to Article 24 paragraph 1 letters a), d), e), f) or g) of Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009, the processing of animal by-products is subject to authorisation. Approval must be applied for from the competent authority before the start of the activity.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Business registration in the area of the FHH
  • Other requirements vary depending on the type of activity and must be checked on a case-by-case basis.

Documents required

  • application
  • Excerpt of trade register
  • Plans of the plants / establishments that are approved
  • Additional documents are required for certain plants or companies, which are communicated in the application process

Please note

No

Deadlines

The competent authority must be informed of the activity before the start.

Procedure

  • Application to the competent authority
  • Document review
  • On-site inspection of the plants/businesses
  • Approval of the company or the system including allocation of an approval number

Processing time

The testing effort varies depending on the type of activity.

Fees

The amount of the fee depends on the complexity of the processing

Address and contact information

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Last updated: 10.10.2026