The application for authorisation is sent to the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, or to the Minister of Defence when the research is carried out in places under his authority, who will acknowledge receipt.
It must include the following information
1° The name, position and duties of the applicant ;
2° The name, address and location of the research site;
3° The nature of the searches envisaged;
4° A precise description of the elements mentioned in article R. 1121-10 ;
5° Details of the care service that may be called upon in an emergency;
6° The name, diploma and experience of the pharmacist mentioned in the fourth paragraph of article L. 1121-13.
The content of the application for authorisation is specified by order of the Minister for Health.
If the administration does not respond within four months of receipt of the complete application, the application is deemed to have been rejected.