Registrations & Obligations

Information for Food Exhibitors

Exhibitor Obligations
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The following points must be observed when importing and selling food products:

Imported food items must be registered by both main and co-exhibitors of Grüne Woche.
Registrations and product labeling must be provided in German.
Inspections by the competent authority will take place on all days of the trade fair.

If you have any questions or uncertainties regarding registration, please contact your local authority directly. Local authorities offer support in the national language.

Food Product Registration

As a food exhibitor at Grüne Woche, you can register your products directly using our online form, which will be available soon.

Obligations of Exhibitors On-Site

Inspection by the relevant authority

The health department conducts inspections on all days of the trade fair.

Prior registration of food businesses and products before the event is mandatory.
In many cases, a hygiene concept—especially for unpackaged or open food—must be submitted.
Allergens in non-prepackaged goods must be clearly labeled. Please refer to the allergen list (PDF, 180 kB)for details.

Important Documents for Download

Checklist for Food Exhibitors

✔ Hygiene training and IfSG briefing for staff

✔ Written allergen labeling, e.g., laminated or displayed

✔ Refrigeration units with temperature monitoring

✔ Clean equipment such as cloths, utensils, gloves, etc.

✔ Protection against contamination, e.g., sneeze guard

✔ Import duties on alcohol and coffee

✔ Register with the public order office if serving alcohol

A food exhibitor offers two visitors at the Grüne Woche a sample of the food.