Product safety Do you import consumer products (non-food) from outside the EU? You may only sell products that are safe and comply with the rules....
For example, it must be clear where your non-food product comes from (traceability)....
Plants and plant-based products When you import plants or plant-based products from outside the EU, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority...
These are the supervising authorities for non-food consumer products: the Netherlands Food and Consumer Safety Authority (NVWA) the Human Environment and...
Do you sell non-food products on to consumers? Then you must comply with EU product safety regulations....
Phytosanitary inspection The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) carries out a phytosanitary inspection at the EU border....
FNLI - Federation for the food industry The Dutch Federation for the food industry (Federatie Nederlandse Levensmiddelen Industrie, FNLI) is the umbrella...
Importing food Do you want to import food? Then pay attention to European food safety requirements....
of Commerce International Business Portal (in Dutch) Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) Enterprise Europe Network...
At Import Veterinary Online (in Dutch) of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel en Warenautoriteit, NVWA) you...
Do you sell non-food products to consumers? If so, you must comply with EU product requirements....
CE marking or other specific product requirements When selling perishable goods: Labelling of food....
Or food supplements. If you trade these, you also have to comply with extra rules....
You can find reports on several sectors, including: agricultural and food industry consumer goods electronics medical and pharmaceutical industry machines...
Dutch Customs works together with various supervisory organisations, such as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel...
Import and export You may not import and export substances banned by the Opium Act....
The safety assessment must be available for inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel en Waren Autoriteit...
There are specific product requirements for, among other things: medicines for humans and animals (in Dutch) foods and food contact materials (in Dutch...
Then you may not import it, bring it to the European market, or export it....
You can contact the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) to apply for a GMO permit. Which GMO permit do you need?...
A declaration to UK customs is now needed for all import shipments from the EU. This is called a Safety and Security declaration....
Ban on import of trade Some CITES species may not be imported into the EU at all....
Import of plants with attached growing medium Specific requirements apply to the import of plants with attached growing medium, such as soil, peat, coco...
Producers pay for cleaning up plastic litter Do you produce or import plastic disposables, such as packaging materials?...
Check certifying agencies Certain countries always require a halal certificate with import....
Are you planning to trade, import or export plants or plant products within the European Union (EU)?...
non-self-contained accommodation Property division permit (OW) Retail trade Street trader's licence Soil intermediaries Kwalibo recognition Strategic services Import...
For example, an app or website for taxis, food delivery, or cleaning help. An online platform can help you find freelance work....
You also have responsibilities if you import or distribute products from a non-EU country....
The Commodities Act (in Dutch) applies to all products traded on the Dutch market, both food and non-food....
safe packaging and materials that come into contact with food....
You contract a forwarding company If you let a forwarding company arrange the transport, they will arrange everything for you: transport documents, insurance...
Calculation example You import pet food. You adjust your prices once every 5 years based on the PPI. The last time was in 2017....
Reporting unsafe human food Dis you sell, produce, distribute, or store potentially unsafe human food in the Netherlands?...
For this, they need to be registered with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)....
EU Ecolabel The EU Ecolabel is a voluntary European eco-label for various non-food products and services....
Do you sell non-food consumer products in the EU and Northern Ireland?...
This is particularly important for hospitality businesses and food producers, who may discharge fats into the waste water....
And does the manufacturer put products (non-food) on the market with your help? Then you must meet the requirements for product safety....
Leiden International Centre Twente: Expat Center East Netherlands Wageningen region: Expat Center Food Valley Expatdesk Nijmegen Holland Expat Center South...
You need may need a licence to import, export, or transit sanctioned goods....
Unfair trading practices in the agricultural chain and the food supply chain are prohibited (in Dutch)....
hygiene and food safety....
Do you transport dangerous goods by road in the Netherlands, such as explosives, toxins, or carcinogens? You must meet a number of international safety...
For instance the Netherlands Labour Authority (in Dutch) and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (in Dutch) make their inspection...
Dealing with higher import tariffs Do you export goods to the USA? You may have to deal with higher import levies (import tariffs)....
plastics: products made of oxo-degradable plastics (such as bags and bottles) balloon sticks (except for industrial or other professional use) cotton buds food...