Apply for evaluation of mixtures containing basic substances

Do you handle mixtures containing basic substances that can be used for the manufacture of narcotics? Then you can apply to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) for an examination to determine whether handling restrictions also apply to the mixture.

The handling of substances that can be used for the production of narcotics is subject to special restrictions.

For these so-called

• precursors
• drug precursors
• substances

the Federal Opium Agency at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) issues the corresponding licenses upon application.

Mixtures containing precursors are also considered to be precursors. They are therefore subject to the same regulations. Unless the mixtures are composed in such a way that the basic substances cannot simply be used or easily extracted. This assessment is carried out by the BfArM.

If you handle mixtures containing basic substances, you can apply to the BfArM for an assessment of whether the respective mixture is classified as a basic substance or not.

• Informal letter with all necessary information or completed online application
• optional: safety data sheet
• optional: certificate of analysis

• Your place of residence or registered office is in Germany.

• Contradiction

You can apply for the testing of mixtures containing basic substances online or informally by post, fax or e-mail to the BfArM.

If you apply for testing online:

• Go to the website of the federal portal and call up the online application. This will guide you step by step through the necessary information, which you can enter electronically.
  • To submit the application, you will need
    • an Elster company account
    • an Elster certificate.
• Upload the required documents as a PDF, PNG or JPEG file with a maximum of 10 megabytes per file and send the application.
• You will receive a confirmation of receipt.
• The BfArM will check your details and documents.
  • The BfArM will notify you if you need to submit additional information or documents.
• You will receive the result of the assessment.

If you request the assessment informally by post, fax or e-mail:

• Compose a cover letter with:
  • Your full name
  • Your full address
  • your telephone number
  • Fax number, if available
  • your e-mail address
  • all other required information such as the name of the mixture containing the base substance and the percentage of all substances contained in the mixture containing the base substance according to the safety data sheet or the certificate of analysis
• Send your informal application to the BfArM by:
  • Post,
  • fax or
  • e-mail
• You will receive the result of the assessment.

There is no deadline.

There are no fees.

There are no indications or special features.