{"id":12174,"date":"2025-03-06T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/?p=12174"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:35:02","slug":"import-von-lebensmitteln-pharmazeutika-und-maschinen-welche-vorschriften-gelten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bosporus24.de\/en\/import-von-lebensmitteln-pharmazeutika-und-maschinen-welche-vorschriften-gelten\/","title":{"rendered":"Import of food, pharmaceuticals and machinery: What regulations apply?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The import of Food, pharmaceuticals and machinery<\/strong> to Germany is subject to strict legal regulations and controls<\/strong>. Here are the most important regulations, permits and competent authorities for each category:<\/p>\n

1. import of foodstuffs<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Food imports to Germany must comply with the EU regulations for food safety, hygiene and labeling<\/strong> fulfill.<\/p>\n

1.1 Important regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

–<\/span>Food Hygiene Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 852\/2004)<\/strong>
-EU Regulation on residues of pesticides & harmful substances (Regulation (EC) No 396\/2005)<\/strong>
-Labeling obligations according to LMIV (EU Regulation 1169\/2011)<\/strong>
–<\/span>Organic products require EU organic certification<\/strong>
–<\/span>Genetically modified foods (GMOs) are subject to strict approval rules<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.2 Special requirements for animal products<\/strong><\/h3>\n