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Stricter import rules for organic food on the horizon

Stricter rules are on the way for importing organic food from outside the EU. The European Parliament's agriculture committee approved new measures regarding certification. This decision aims to better protect European p..

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Temporary worker ban in the meat sector: make your voice heard

09 July 2026

The Dutch government has launched a public consultation for a bill that restricts the use of temporary agency workers in parts of the meat industry. This temporary agency work ban applies to operations involving the slau...

VleesNL considers legal action against ban on temporary workers

06 July 2026

VleesNL is strongly opposing the proposed ban on hiring in and assigning temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the trade association, the measure threatens to further increase the burden on food compa...

Labor Inspectorate: meat sector must change structurally

06 July 2026

Occupational risks and labor violations remain persistent problems in the meat sector. According to the Dutch Labor Inspectorate, inspections and enforcement alone are not enough to bring about lasting change. The inspec...

NBBU: Temporary employment ban undermines government's own legislation

06 July 2026

The Dutch Association of Private Employment Agencies (NBBU) opposes the proposed ban on temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the industry association, the decision is disproportionate and primarily a...

Deposit return system may soon cover dairy and juice bottles

03 July 2026

Beverage, dairy, and juice producers should prepare for new deposit return rules. The Dutch government wants to update the system to increase the collection of plastic bottles and beverage cans. The proposals also affect...

Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

01 July 2026

New national taxes on plastic packaging could slow investments in circularity. Verpact says this in response to a report by CE Delft. The organization fears that additional taxes will reduce investments in recycling and ...

FenS and Memolub join forces for smarter maintenance

29 June 2026

FenS and Memolub will soon begin a partnership that enables industrial companies to organize their maintenance more efficiently. By combining Memolub's automatic lubrication systems with FenS's smart monitoring solutions...

Sugar tax approaches as industry opposition grows

22 June 2026

The Dutch government is working on a sugar tax for food products and a new levy on non-alcoholic beverages based on their sugar content. The measures are intended to reduce sugar consumption. FNLI warns of higher costs, ...

When will cultivated meat find its place in the food chain?

19 June 2026

Cultivated meat is seen as a potential link in the protein transition. Researchers, start-ups, and agricultural entrepreneurs are working on applications that could eventually become part of the food chain. Interest is g...

EU approves new rules for NGT crops

18 June 2026

The European Parliament has approved new rules for crops developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). As a result, the assessment of genetically modified plants within the European Union will change. The new legislatio...

These names may only be used for meat products

18 June 2026

According to the European Parliament, terms such as steak, ribeye, bacon and chop may only be used for meat products. Parliament has approved new rules aimed at providing greater clarity on the use of meat-related terms....

Positive assessment of food safety policy research

17 June 2026

Behind food safety policy lies an extensive network of research, analyses, and knowledge development. This information helps the government substantiate policy decisions and fulfill national and European obligations. An ...

VleesNL calls temporary employment ban unnecessary

16 June 2026

The meat sector has been under increased scrutiny for some time due to discussions surrounding labor migration, temporary employment structures, and working conditions. As the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment wo...

CBL calls for postponement of new levies

09 June 2026

Pressure on the food supply chain continues to increase. According to the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up the cost of energy, raw materials and transpor...

NVWA launches food safety culture Self-Assessment

09 June 2026

Food safety culture has been a mandatory part of European hygiene legislation for food businesses since 2021. However, not every company immediately understands what this requirement means in practice. That is why the Ne...