Register a food business with the food safety authority
Mandatory registration of food businesses (food service, retail, manufacturing) with the Veterinary and Food Control Office pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Business Registration · HACCP Plan
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Fill out the registration form
Information regarding operating mode, products, and facilities.
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Implement an HACCP self-monitoring system
A legal requirement for all food businesses.
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Submit the registration to the Veterinary Office / Food Safety Office
Online or in writing.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Anyone who manufactures, processes, or sells food on a commercial basis.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •No HACCP plan in place
- •Forgot to register after opening for business
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Do I still need to register if I only sell occasionally?▼
Yes, as soon as food is sold commercially, registration is required.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %