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...
The information in this article may change after 1 January 2024 Some of the information on this page may change after the Environment and Planning Act comes into effect on 1 January 2024. It will be...
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...
Have you bred a new plant species? When you obtain plant breeders' rights, others may not imitate this plant species without your permission. Your cultivation material must comply with requirements on...
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) if you drive them on public roads and they can exceed 6 km/h. You...
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...