Document access
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Target
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Request for document access
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7 days
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General enquiries
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Target
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Enquiries from private individuals, companies, authorities, interest groups etc.
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4 weeks
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Request for information from the Ministry of the Environment Information Centre (MIC)
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5 days
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Enquiries about the Waste Statutory Order
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4-8 weeks
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EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)
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Target
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Enquiries about (renewing) EMAS registration
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3 weeks
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Agriculture
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Target
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Livestock helpdesk
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30 days
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Chemicals
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Target
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CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) helpdesk
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4 weeks
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Quality standards
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4 weeks
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Cosmetic certificates
with payment of DKK 500
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4 weeks
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Cosmetic certificates
with payment of DKK 1,000
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2 days
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Cosmetics
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4 weeks
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REACH helpdesk
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4 weeks
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Permit for the sale of toxic substances
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2 weeks
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Pesticides
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Target
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Application for authorisation for products containing active substances which are new to Denmark
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1½-2 years
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Renewal of authorisation - National
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1 year
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Renewal of authorisation
- Inclusion in Annex 1
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Within the inclusion directives’ timeframes
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Application for authorisation of new products containing active substances which have already been approved (me-too products)
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Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation
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Application for extended use, formulation changes and off-label
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Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and requirement for external consultation
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Authorisation of parallel products
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45-55 days
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Exemptions permitting use of unapproved agents
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Up to 6 months
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Private testing
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3 months
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Permit for the sale of toxic substances
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2 weeks
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Recognition of completed toxicology course
In connection with the commercial spraying of highly toxic pesticides
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4 weeks
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Permit for spraying pesticides from aircraft
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4 weeks
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Authorisation of biocides in accordance with existing national regulations under the transitional arrangements
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Target
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Application for authorisation of products containing active substances which are new to Denmark
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1½-2 years
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Renewal of authorisation
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1 year
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Application for authorisation of new products containing active substances which have already been approved (me-too products)
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Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation
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Application for extended use, formulation changes
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Up to 1½ years, depending on complexity and the need for external consultation
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Authorisation of parallel products
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3-6 months
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Private testing
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3 months
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Authorisation of biocides in accordance with the Biocidal Products Directive (active substance is included in Annex I)
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Target
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Verification of completeness of an application for authorisation
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3 months
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Authorisation of biocide (both new and already marketed in DK)
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12 months
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Verification of completeness of an application for mutual recognition
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15 days
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Mutual recognition
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120 days
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Mutual recognition of a low-risk product
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60 days
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Registration of a low-risk product
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60 days
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Authorisation of a product within a frame formulation
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60 days
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Act on the Protection of the Marine Environment
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Target
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Danish Environmental Protection Act exemption –low emission zones
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3 months
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Discharge permit for “green” and “yellow” offshore chemicals only
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3 weeks
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Discharge permit to include “red” offshore chemicals Required if the application includes a single “red” chemical
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7 weeks
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General discharge permit for a larger group of chemicals for a longer period (annual permit)
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6 months
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Assessment of “green” and “yellow” individual chemicals
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6 weeks
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Assessment of “red” individual chemicals Required if application includes a single “red” chemical
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3 months
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Assessment of individual chemicals where OSPAR’s standard assessment criteria do not apply. Required if HOCNF (Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Format) form has not been completed (OSPAR Recommendation 2000/5) and usually includes consultation with the other OSPAR countries’ administrative bodies
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5 months
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