Rules and regulations for your sector
Do you work with genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the Netherlands, or do you want to market a GMO? You need to apply for a GMO permit ( GGO-vergunning ). For experiments with GMOs you need a...
What is CITES? CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The rules under this convention ensure that endangered animals and plants do not become...
If you grow, sell, or stock flower bulbs in the Netherlands, you must report your activities to the Flower Bulb Inspection Service (Bloembollenkeuringsdienst, BKD). They inspect the quality of all...
Do you produce, trade, or transport wine in the Netherlands? You must comply with several European regulations for wine. There are for instance rules for producing wine, labelling bottles, reporting...
Do you plan to export agricultural goods from the Netherlands to non-EU countries? You will need a veterinary or phytosanitary export certificate. What is an export certificate? The export certificate...
Do you import plants or plant-based products from outside the EU into the Netherlands? Under the European plant health and control rules, all plants and living parts of plants must be accompanied by a...
Are you a plant breeder and have you bred a new plant species? When you obtain plant breeders' rights, others may not imitate this plant species without your permission. You can obtain plant breeders’...
Are you planning to trade, import or export plants or plant products within the European Union (EU)? You may need a plant passport for certain plants and propagation materials. What is a plant...
Do you own agricultural and/or construction vehicles? You must register these vehicles with the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW). Registration requirement for (agricultural) construction vehicles...
Do you need to control pests and weeds? If you use pesticides such as plant protection products and biocides, you may need a licence or a permit. Which pesticides are there? There are various kinds of...