Melatonin → Germany

Classified as a medicinal product — prescription recommended

Details

Germany classifies melatonin as a medicinal product under the Arzneimittelgesetz. Doses above 1mg require a prescription. Travelers bringing personal supplies from countries where melatonin is OTC (e.g., US) should carry documentation. Small personal quantities are unlikely to be challenged at the border. Enforcement in Germany carries fines from EUR 250 to EUR 5,000 under Abgabenordnung § 378; Zollverwaltungsgesetz (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal use quantity

Documentation required

• Prescription recommended for doses above 1mg

Legal reference

Arzneimittelgesetz (AMG)

Leaving with this item

Melatonin supplements may be exported from Germany freely as a dietary supplement.

Practical advice

Declare melatonin at customs on arrival in Germany and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) before travel.

Customs authority

Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de