Food control

Description

In addition to food and food supplements, the municipal food monitoring organisation is also responsible for monitoring tobacco, electronic cigarettes, cosmetics, toys, cleaning products, glasses, clothing, tableware and over-the-counter medicines.

For consumers

Complaints
You can complain online here about hygiene deficiencies and pests in food businesses, illnesses following the consumption of food, foreign bodies in food, defects in cosmetics, crockery, toys, jewellery, clothing, tobacco, electronic cigarettes and over-the-counter medicines relating to the city of Munich:

• Complaint about food or hygiene deficiencies

For businesses

We also recommend the online help for food hygiene from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK):

• Online help for food hygiene

Do you process or sell food or other products? Here you will find information on regulations, registration, labelling and controls:

Registration of food businesses in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs If you run a food business that does not require a trade licence, you can register or deregister it online ator notify us of any changes. This registration obligation applies to storage locations that do not themselves require a trade licence.

Business registration An entry in the commercial register does not replace business registration. You must also register, change or deregister your business with the authorities at.

Infection Protection Act Instruction
Before you work in a kitchen or communal catering or otherwise have commercial contact with food, you must receive instruction.

• Online appointment for the IfSG initial instruction
• Information on the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) (PDF)
• Guidelines for the safe handling of food for volunteers at club festivals and similar events

Labelling of food and drinks on food and drink menus
If you have any questions regarding the legally compliant labelling of food and beverages on food and beverage menus, please contact your local district inspectorate.

Food stands for festivals and markets
If you have any further questions, please contact the district inspectorate responsible for your event.

Further information sheets on the following topics can be found under "Food monitoring information sheets" :

• Hygiene in food businesses
• Labelling of foodstuffs
• Food trucks and mobile snack bars
• Kindergartens, day care centres, KITA
• Operational self-monitoring
• Traceability of food
• Labelling of (disposable) e-cigarettes and furs
• Images and warnings on cigarette packets and tobacco
• Fees for inspections by the food control authorities
• Cosmetics

Prerequisites

The registered office of the company concerned is located in the city of Munich. Otherwise, please contact the competent local authorities.

Legal basis

Food and Feed Code (LFGB), Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) Criminal Code (StGB) Administrative Offences Act (OWiG)