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...
Do you run a childcare facility? You must make sure that enough adults with a dedicated first aid certificate are present during opening hours. There must be at least: 1 adult at each location. 2...
Do you own a childcare facility? You are required to have an up to date health and safety policy. In this policy you state how your organisation protects children from health risks. For instance how...
A childminder (gastouder) is responsible for looking after children in a family situation. In the Netherlands, a childminder may offer childcare at their home address or at the child's own home. A...
Do you produce, prepare, or trade in food or other products in the Netherlands? Then you must comply with the Commodities Act (Warenwet). What does the Commodities Act say? The Commodities Act (in...
Do you run a childcare facility in the Netherlands? For instance a childcare centre, childminding agency, or playgroup? The Municipal Health Service (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst, GGD) will check...
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...
If you run a childcare centre or out-of-school centre in the Netherlands, you must provide safe and healthy spaces for the children to play and rest. These spaces must be suitable for the number of...
Do you have playground or amusement equipment on your premises, or do you rent it out? Playground and amusement equipment must comply with the safety requirements of the Amusement and Playground...
If you transport children to or from your childcare location, you need to do so safely. As the owner of a childcare organisation you are responsible for the safety of the children. The Dutch law does...