You can apply to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) for the classification of substances under narcotics and basic substance legislation online or by post or e-mail.

Apply for classification 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
• If you are applying as an organization, you will need an ELSTER company account and an ELSTER certificate. If you are submitting the application as a private individual, you will need an electronic ID document (e.g. the online function of your ID card) and a BundID account.
• If required, upload the documents as a file and send the application. The file must not be larger than 10 megabytes. The following formats are accepted:
  • PDF
  • PNG
  • JPEG
  • DOC
  • XLS
  • ZIP,
  • CDX
  • CDXML
  • CHM
• The BfArM will check your information.
• The BfArM will notify you if you need to submit additional information or documents.
• You will receive the classification under narcotics law and a notification of costs by post. Pay the fees.

Apply for classification by post or e-mail:

• Write an informal letter with details of
  • Your person or company,
  • your narcotics number - (if available) and
  • as detailed information as possible about the substance.

• Send the letter by post or e-mail to the BfArM.
• The BfArM will check your details.
• The BfArM will notify you if you need to submit additional information or documents.
• You will receive the classification under narcotics law and a notification of costs by post. Pay the fees.

There is no deadline.