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Pharmaceuticals; inspection of published assessment reports.
On the portal for drug information of the federal government and the states, you can view public assessment reports with information on the approval decision of drugs, as a supplement to the expert information and directions for use.
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Medicinal products; retail pharmacovigilance
The supervision of retail trade in medicinal products outside pharmacies or in itinerant trade is the task of the district administrative authorities.
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Narcotics; monitoring of narcotics traffic
The traffic of narcotics in pharmacies, medical and dental practices, hospitals, old people's and nursing homes, hospices and various other facilities is monitored by the health authorities.
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Feed monitoring; collection of feed samples.
Collected feed samples from distributors, manufacturers and farmers.
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Feed monitoring; information
Flawless feed is a prerequisite for healthy animals and for healthy food. For this reason, feed business operators are monitored and feed is inspected.
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Genetic engineering; approval and monitoring
Genetic engineering comprises molecular biological methods for the targeted modification of genetic material. The handling of genetic engineering is defined by the Genetic Engineering Act. In Bavaria, the governments of Lower Franconia (for northern Bavaria) and Upper Bavaria (for southern Bavaria) are responsible for enforcing the Genetic Engineering Act.
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Genetically modified organisms; request for information from the non-public part of the site register
You can apply for information from the non-public part of the site register for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) at the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety.
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Genetically modified organisms; view of the public part of the site register
You can consult the site register for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without submitting an application.
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Equipment and machinery noise protection; application for a derogation
If the operation of noisy machinery and equipment outside the permitted times is absolutely necessary for important reasons, an exemption may be granted in individual cases.
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Hygiene surveillance in establishments; carrying out of control inspections
Regular or unscheduled inspections shall be carried out to ensure that hygiene requirements are met in establishments handling food of animal origin, e.g. meat or poultry meat processing, milk, eggs and fish processing.
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Food establishments; application for EU approval when handling products of animal origin.
Meat, poultry meat and dairy establishments, as well as other establishments handling products of animal origin, generally require EU approval. With the approval, the establishment is also issued with the required approval number.
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Food hygiene; establishment, implementation and maintenance of a self-checking system in accordance with the HACCP concept.
Anyone who manufactures, handles or places food on the market must use in-house controls to identify the critical points in the process flow and ensure that appropriate safety measures are defined, implemented and checked.
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Food personnel; registration for instruction in accordance with the Infection Protection Act
The health authorities and the doctors appointed by them instruct the foodstuffs personnel in infection hygiene before they start work for the first time. You will need a certificate stating that you have attended an instruction session. You must make an appointment for the instruction.
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Food law; information on administrative offences and criminal proceedings
Compliance with food law can be achieved by means of orders and prohibitions issued by the food control authorities or by imposing fines and penalties.
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Food monitoring; carrying out controls in retail and wholesale trade and catering establishments
Retail shops, supermarkets, restaurants, canteens, etc. are regularly inspected by the food control authorities for compliance with the legal requirements. As part of these inspections, samples of goods are also taken and examined.
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Food control; control of tobacco products, cosmetics and consumer goods
The official food control not only controls food, but also consumer goods, cosmetics and tobacco products in order to ensure consumer protection.
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Measuring devices; indication of use
Anyone who uses new or renewed measuring instruments must notify the responsible weights and measures office of this no later than six weeks after commissioning.
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Measuring instruments; request for calibration
During calibration, the relationship between the measured value of the output variable and the corresponding value of the input variable is determined under specified conditions. A comparison is made with a reference of the same unit.
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Engines in non-road mobile machinery; notification of suspected non-compliance
Non-compliant engines can be reported by citizens, non-governmental organisations and other public bodies.
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Beef labelling; surveillance
Beef labelling has established a traceability system for beef in addition to the general rules of food law and food labelling. The origin of beef is made transparent, thus maintaining a high level of public health protection.
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Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection; implementation
Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections are official examinations in which compliance with food, feed, animal health and animal welfare regulations is checked. In addition to the actual ante- and post-mortem inspection, further examinations are carried out with regard to specific hazards such as trichinosis or BSE. These examinations are intended to ensure that only meat fit for human consumption enters the market.
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Consumer protection of substances; market surveillance
Substance-related consumer protection or market surveillance is primarily understood as the monitoring of the placing on the market of substances, mixtures and products by manufacturers, importers and users as well as in wholesale and retail trade. The Bavarian Trade Inspection thus protects consumers, human health and the environment.
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Technical consumer protection; market surveillance of active medical devices
The mission of the Trade Supervisory Office at the Government of Upper Palatinate is to ensure safe products in the area of technical consumer protection. This includes, among others, active medical devices (dependent on an energy source).
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Technical consumer protection; market surveillance of transportable pressure equipment
The mission of the Trade Supervisory Office at the Government of Upper Palatinate is to ensure safe products in the area of technical consumer protection. This includes, among other things, transportable pressure equipment.
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Technical consumer protection; market surveillance Product safety
The mission of the trade inspectorate at the governments is to ensure safe products in the area of technical consumer protection. This includes in particular toys, personal protective equipment, home and leisure equipment, sports equipment, machinery, gas appliances and much more.
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Technical consumer protection; market surveillance of pyrotechnic articles and explosives
The mission of the Trade Supervisory Office at the Government of Upper Palatinate is to ensure safe products in the area of technical consumer protection. This includes explosives and pyrotechnic articles, e.g. fireworks.
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Technical consumer protection; market surveillance of in vitro diagnostic medical devices
The mission of the Trade Supervisory Office at the Government of Upper Palatinate is to ensure safe products in the area of technical consumer protection. This includes, among others, active (dependent on an energy source) in-vitro diagnostics.
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Technical consumer protection; registration of active medical devices
Manufacturers who wish to place active medical devices on the market must first provide them with a unique device identification (UDI) and register them in the UDI database.
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Technical consumer protection; registration of economic operators
Manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers (importers) of medical devices must register via the electronic system for the registration of economic operators (EUDAMED) before placing a device on the market.
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Veterinary medicinal products; information on the monitoring of circulation in the field of livestock and agricultural holdings
The use of medicinal products in food-producing animals may have an impact on the quality of the food obtained.
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Veterinary medicinal products; cooperation in the enforcement of the Medicinal Products Act
The district administrative authorities are responsible for monitoring the circulation of medicinal products, including anaesthetics for animals, and their use. Furthermore, they monitor, for example, the circulation of veterinary medicinal products available over the counter outside pharmacies.
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Animals and goods of animal origin; monitoring of trade
The monitoring of trade in animals and goods of animal origin is the task of the official veterinarians at the district offices and serves to ensure compliance with regulations on animal diseases, animal protection and foodstuffs.
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Drinking water supply systems, baths and bathing waters; hygiene monitoring
The public health service authorities monitor drinking water supply facilities and baths from a hygienic point of view.
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Environmental impacts; monitoring, assessment and evaluation
Human health also depends on a wide range of sub. Environmental factors. A healthy environment is a basic prerequisite for enabling present and future generations to achieve the goal of "growing old in good health", which is desirable for everyone.
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Consumer information; request for information
The Consumer Information Act (VIG) gives citizens a right to information on important consumer issues.
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Wine legislation; request for derogation
In the case of products covered by wine legislation which do not comply with minimum or maximum levels or designation requirements, a derogation may be requested in certain cases.
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Wine law; application for a quality test for wines
Certain wine products (e.g. quality wines) may only be offered for sale if they have passed the quality test for wines ("Wein-TÜV"). They require an official examination number (A.P.Nr.).