Keepers responsible for mink farms (establishment)

The decision on whether or not to issue an authorisation will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received. Normally you can expect to get an answer from The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration within four weeks.

In case of rejection

If The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration decides to reject your application for authorisation, you will receive a reasoned notification. If you disagree with the decision to refuse your application, you have the right to appeal. The deadline for submitting an appeal is four weeks from date on which the decision was announced.

The appeal should be submitted in writing by e-mail or letter to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. Find contact details below.

All farms with 20 or more fur animals are registered in the Central Husbandry Register (CHR).

Legal basis in Danish law

Ministerial Order No. 1319 of 23 November 2018 on education of persons, which keepers of in mink farms, and education of persons, which are directly supervising the killing of fur animals on fur farms.

Legal basis in EU law

2005/36/EC, Title III, Chapter I (General system for the recognition of evidence of training)