Activity with pathogens - Display
Performance specification
If you as the responsible person intend to take up specific activities with pathogens (licence-free or subject to authorisation), you must notify us.
The obligation to notify applies regardless of whether the activities in question have already been notified previously and have already been carried out by another responsible person or whether they are new activities that have not yet been notified.
There is no obligation to notify employees who work under the supervision of a person who has the required authorisation for activities involving pathogens.
The competent authority checks the existing rooms, facilities and disposal measures.
A notification of change is required if there are significant changes to the nature of the rooms and facilities, the disposal measures or the type and scope of activities compared to a previous notification.
A notification of change is also required if a person terminates the activities or resumes similar activities that have already been notified.
Which documents are required?
You can submit the informal notification in writing or in person.
Documents:- certified copy of the permit for activities with pathogenic agents or information on the exemption from permission of the intended activities
- Information on the nature and extent of the intended commencement of activities and disposal measures
- Information on the condition of the rooms and facilities
If you submit the notification in writing to the competent body, it must be signed by hand or provided with a qualified electronic signature.
What are the fees?
Fees are charged in accordance with the administrative cost regulations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration (VwKostO-HMSI). The amount of the fee is calculated according to the time spent.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
The notification must be submitted to the authority at least 30 days before the intended commencement of activities.
After this period has expired, the activity may commence if it has not been prohibited by the authority.
The period only begins when the authority has received all the necessary documents in full.
Legal basis
Applications / Forms
A separate platform has been developed for online applications. On the so-called service platform you can submit your applications electronically and much more! You are welcome to get your own impression of the application in advance without registering first. Use the simulation for this purpose. In order to be able to make full use of the online application, you must first register with the online application procedure.
Online application procedure of the Point of Single Contact Hesse
What else should I know?
Before taking up activities with pathogens as a responsible person, you need a permit for activities with pathogens.
Start your request directly online
Who do I need to contact?
the health authority in whose area of responsibility your business premises are located.
You can also complete the procedure electronically via the Single Point of Contact.