Rules and regulations for your sector
Do you work with food or drinks in the Netherlands? For example, in a restaurant, ice cream shop, bakery, food truck, or from home? You must do so safely. You must work according to hygiene rules when...
In the Netherlands, a Certificate of conduct (Verklaring omtrent het gedrag, VOG) indicates that the recipient has not committed any criminal offences. You can apply for a VOG digitally. For some jobs...
Are you a medical practitioner in the Netherlands? You are required to keep records for each patient according to the Dutch Medical Treatment Contracts Act (Wet op de Geneeskundige...
Doctors, laboratories, and institutions such as care institutions, primary schools, and childcare in the Netherlands, must notify the Municipal Health Service (GGD) in their region if they discover or...
Do you want to perform cosmetic procedures, such as injecting botox and fillers? You must be qualified and competent. You must keep to the Individual Healthcare Act (Wet op de Beroepen in de...
What is Legionella? Legionella is a bacterium that can cause an infection of the airways called legionellosis, or Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella bacteria may grow in water with a temperature...
Do you process hospital waste? You must do so with certified decontamination equipment. What is hospital waste? Hospital waste is waste from both human and animal healthcare and from research done in,...
You do not need a separate diploma or a permit to work in the Netherlands or to establish a business in the Netherlands. However, for certain professions you need to meet specific professional...
Are you a care provider active in the Netherlands? You must make sure you meet the quality requirements that are set out in a number of laws. If you provide care under the Healthcare Insurance Act...
Do you operate a childcare organisation (such as a childcare centre, playgroup or childminding agency) or healthcare organisation? You must be affiliated to an independent disputes committee. Rules...
Are you a professional working with families, children, or adults? And do you suspect child abuse or domestic violence? You must report this following a special protocol. Mandatory protocol If you...
Are you a doctor or a medical care provider in the Netherlands? If you give someone medical treatment, you enter into a treatment agreement according to the: Medical Treatment Contracts Act (Wet op de...
Do you have a business in the Netherlands? And employ staff? You must verify their identity before they start working for you. You are required to know if your staff is allowed to work for you. And...
Do you work with ionising radiation? Do you use radiation in your production process, or is it released as a result thereof? This radiation may be harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. You...
Do you want to work with volunteers in your organisation? You must comply with specific rules around fees and contracts for volunteers. If you fail to do so, the Netherlands Tax Administration...