Manufacturing

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Artificial fertilisers and biostimulants

If you want to bring inorganic (artificial) fertilisers or biostimulants on the Dutch market, you must comply with various rules and regulations. For instance, there are requirements for nutrient...

Classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures

Do you bring chemical substances and mixtures onto the Dutch market? You must keep to the European CLP regulation. What is the CLP regulation? CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging....

Environmental regulations regarding use of solvents

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...

Explosion safety

Is there a potential explosion hazard on your company premises? You must protect your employees and take measures to optimise safety. General rules You should take the following actions to prevent...

Free-sale certificate

Do you export products to non-EU/non-EEA countries? You may need a free-sale certificate (FSC). What is a free-sale certificate? A free-sale certificate states that the concerned products are...

Import and export of strategic goods and services

Do you import, export, or transit of strategic goods and strategic services? These activities are subject to many rules. Strategic goods are military goods and dual-use goods (for both civilian and...

Manufacturing or selling cosmetic products

Do you manufacture or sell cosmetic products in the Netherlands? You must be able to prove these products are safe. Cosmetics are personal care products that come directly in contact with the skin or...

Storing hazardous substances

Do you store hazardous substances? For example, working stock is stored at or near the workplace, or waste or these substances are stored in the warehouse. You must ensure that employees, the...

Underground and above-ground tanks

In order to remove, disable or install underground and above-ground tanks, you must have been recognised by KIWA. You must comply with the (technical) requirements that are set out in Assessment...

Use of formaldehyde-based synthetic resins

Do you use synthetic resin based on formaldehyde for clothing or other fabric that comes into contact with the skin, such as bed linen? Then you must adhere to the Dutch Formaldehyde in Textile...

Using and manufacturing washing and cleaning products

Do you produce, sell, or use detergents professionally? In the Netherlands washing and cleaning products (detergents) must comply with the EU Detergents Regulation. This regulation focuses on the...

Using pesticides and biocides

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...

Working with chemicals (REACH Regulation)

Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and professional users of chemical substances and mixtures must meet safety standards. Is your company established in the Netherlands or another EU country? You...

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