The ChemVerbotsV is a German regulation that governs the sale and handling of particularly hazardous chemicals. It defines strict rules for placing certain substances on the market, including requirements for documentation, customer information, and the appointment of a certified Sachkundige Person. Its purpose is to protect human health and the environment.

If your company sells, or distributes certain particularly hazardous substances (e.g., toxic, very toxic, or CMR substances), the ChemVerbotsV applies and you are usually required to appoint a Sachkundige Person.  This also affects companies outside Germany that export restricted chemicals into the German market.

Commonly affected businesses include chemical distributors, specialty retailers, and manufacturers of dangerous substances or mixtures.

We are happy to review your obligations and provide this service.

A Sachkundige Person is a legally required, certified expert who oversees compliance with the ChemVerbotsV. Their responsibilities include:

• Checking products and sales processes for compliance with legal restrictions
• Monitoring customer advisory and record-keeping obligations
• Serving as a point of contact during inspections by German authorities
• Staying up to date with regulatory changes and implementing them in practice

Without a Sachkundige Person, a company is not legally allowed to sell or distribute certain hazardous chemicals in Germany.

The regulation applies to particularly dangerous substances such as:

• CMR substances, i.e. Carcinogenic / Mutagenic / Reproductive toxic substances (Categories 1A, 1B under CLP)
• Substances or mixtures with acutely toxic effects under CLP (e.g. acute toxicity categories 1 or 2; H300, H310, H330)
• Substances with specific target organ toxicity (STOT), either single exposure (Category 1) or repeated exposure (Category 1 or possibly Category 2 depending on the substance) under CLP (e.g. H370, H372)

The exact list of substances is detailed in Anlage 2 of the ChemVerbotsV, which specifies the requirements for each substance or mixture. It's important to consult this annex to determine if your products fall under these regulations.

Currently, Annex 2 lists these substances with the following hazard pictograms: GHS02, GHS03, GHS06, or GHS08 in combination with certain H statements, such as H224, H241, H242, H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df, H370, or H372.

We can help you assess whether your products are affected and advise on the exact obligations.

The trade supervisory authorities or environmental agencies in the individual federal states of Germany are responsible for on-site inspections. They carry out inspections and check compliance with regulations at companies, retailers, and users.

Non-compliance can lead to:

• Fines or, in severe cases, criminal liability
• Sales bans for affected products
• Increased scrutiny during inspections

By appointing an external Sachkundige Person, you significantly reduce these risks and ensure that your business operates within the law.

Our expert monitors compliance with ChemVerbotsV requirements, checks product use restrictions, ensures proper documentation, and supports your team with legally compliant customer communication.

• No need to train or hire internal staff for this highly specialized role
• Reduced administrative effort and costs
• Always up-to-date expertise on regulatory changes
• Reliable compliance and peace of mind during inspections

Yes. We offer this service externally, allowing small and medium-sized companies to meet their legal obligations without needing in-house expertise.

The person must pass a recognized examination according to ChemVerbotsV and be regularly trained on regulatory changes.

Our team meets all legal requirements and maintains up-to-date knowledge.

Our core focus is on compliance with ChemVerbotsV. For related topics (e.g. transport or DGSA services), we cooperate with a reliable network of partners and can connect you if needed.