The processing times given below indicate the maximum timeframe within which most matters will be processed. For cases where the Danish Environmental Protection Agency is unable to meet the target processing time, the private individual/company/authority will be informed of this and given an indication of the anticipated date for completion of processing.
In general, all administrative matters will of course be processed as quickly as possible. This means that a number of matters will be processed sooner than the specified processing time.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s various types of administrative matters are not comparable. Consequently, the target times for administration processing vary from one type of administrative matter to another.
Document access | Target |
|---|---|
Request for document access | 7 days |
General enquiries | Target |
Enquiries from private individuals, companies, authorities, interest groups etc. | 4 weeks |
Request for information from the Ministry of the Environment Information Centre (MIC) | 5 days |
Enquiries about the Waste Statutory Order | 4-8 weeks |
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) | Target |
Enquiries about (renewing) EMAS registration | 3 weeks |
Chemicals | Target |
CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) helpdesk | 4 weeks |
Quality standards | 4 weeks |
Cosmetic certificates | 4 weeks |
Cosmetic certificates | 2 days |
Cosmetics | 4 weeks |
REACH helpdesk | 4 weeks |
Permit for the sale of toxic substances | 2 weeks |
Pesticides | Target |
Application for authorisation for products containing active substances which are new to Denmark | 1½-2 years |
Renewal of authorisation - National | 1 year |
Renewal of authorisation - Inclusion in Annex 1 | Within the inclusion directives’ timeframes |
Application for authorisation of new products containing active substances which have already been approved (me-too products) | Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation |
Application for extended use, formulation changes and off-label | Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and requirement for external consultation |
Authorisation of parallel products | 45-55 days |
Exemptions permitting use of unapproved agents | Up to 6 months |
Private testing | 3 months |
Permit for the sale of toxic substances | 2 weeks |
Recognition of completed toxicology course | 4 weeks |
Permit for spraying pesticides from aircraft | 4 weeks |
Authorisation of biocides in accordance with existing national regulations under the transitional arrangements | Target |
Application for authorisation of products containing active substances which are new to Denmark | 1½-2 years |
Renewal of authorisation | 1 year |
Application for authorisation of new products containing active substances which have already been approved (me-too products) | Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation |
Application for extended use, formulation changes | Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation |
Authorisation of parallel products | 3-6 months |
Private testing | 3 months |
Authorisation of biocides in accordance with the Biocidal Products Directive (active substance is included in Annex I) | Target |
Verification of completeness of an application for authorisation | 3 months |
Authorisation of biocide (both new and already marketed in DK) | 12 months |
Verification of completeness of an application for mutual recognition | 15 days |
Mutual recognition | 120 days |
Mutual recognition of a low-risk product | 60 days |
Registration of a low-risk product | 60 days |
Authorisation of a product within a frame formulation | 60 days |
Act on the Protection of the Marine Environment | Target |
Danish Environmental Protection Act exemption –low emission zones | 3 months |
Discharge permit for “green” and “yellow” offshore chemicals only | 3 weeks |
Discharge permit to include “red” offshore chemicals | 7 weeks |
General discharge permit for a larger group of chemicals for a longer period (annual permit) | 6 months |
Assessment of “green” and “yellow” individual chemicals | 6 weeks |
Assessment of “red” individual chemicals | 3 months |
Assessment of individual chemicals where OSPAR’s standard assessment criteria do not apply. | 5 months |