BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) is a German federal authority under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It safeguards lawful foreign trade by administering export controls, embargoes, and sanctions, and by issuing licenses for the export of dual‑use goods and armaments.
BAFA also implements economic and energy policy programs for businesses, including industrial sectors such as chemicals. It administers federal grants and incentives that promote energy efficiency and renewable heat (e.g., process heat and electrification), enforces corporate energy‑audit obligations under the EDL‑G, and conducts market surveillance of energy‑related products in line with EU energy labelling and ecodesign regulations. These activities support regulatory compliance and help companies improve efficiency and reduce energy costs and emissions.
