Rat control (temporary provision and establishment)

If the EPA find that the education acquired in the applicants own country is equivalent to the Danish, the certificate of approval is issued without charge.

Persons whose professional qualifications are acquired in an EU Member State or an EEA country (see §2, second paragraph, of the law on recognition of professional qualifications), intending to be established as a rat controller in Denmark, are exempted from the obligation of holding an autorisation as rat controller obtained in Denmark, if the EPA recognises that the professional qualifications, held by the applicant are sufficient.

The decision on whether or not to issue an authorization will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received. Normally you can expect an answer from the EPA within four weeks. If the decision cannot be reached within four weeks, the EPA will inform you on when you can expect an answer on your application.

In case of rejection

Decisions taken by the EPA on authorisation to work as a rat controller cannot be appealed administratively. Decisions may be brought before the courts.

There are no official registers in this area. If you wish to have more information about the branch, these private organisations could be relevant for you:

Brancheforeningen for Skadedyrsfirmaer (Association of Pest Control Firms) c/o Rentokil Skadedyrskontrol Poul Bergsøes Vej 22 DK-2600 Glostrup

BEK nr. 1686 af 18/12/2018 om forebyggelse og bekæmpelse af rotter in Danish

Consolidated version of Directive 2005/36/EC as amended by directive 2013/55/EU

Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and Regulation