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Bescherming dierenwelzijn vraagt meer van de vleesketen

Van boerderij tot slachthuis: dierenwelzijn moet beter worden beschermd. De adviescommissie Stelseltoezicht Vleesketen trekt een stevige conclusie: het huidige stelsel faalt op dit punt. Verbeteringen vragen inzet van zo..

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NVWA: strong compliance with rules may mean fewer inspections

11 November 2026

Companies that demonstrate compliance with the rules may receive fewer on-site NVWA inspections. An effective quality management system can make a difference. But what exactly does a company need to have in place? State ...

NVWA: prohibited claims in dietary supplement promotions

11 November 2026

Anyone promoting dietary supplements on Instagram or TikTok needs to pay attention to the claims they make. Statements about health benefits and nutritional value are subject to legal requirements. Yet three-quarters of ...

Dutch government seeks tighter rules on employing migrant workers

09 November 2026

Workers from outside the European Union sometimes come directly to the Netherlands through another European country. The Dutch government wants to introduce stricter conditions for this type of posting. According to the ...

Food packaging: changes to rules for recycled plastic

06 November 2026

Food packaging containing recycled plastic also requires documentation and instructions for use. But what information do food producers need to receive and pass on? The European Commission is clarifying the rules for exc...

NZO and NVWA work toward risk-based dairy oversight

06 November 2026

From changing animal welfare requirements to animal disease risks, the dairy sector continues to evolve. Regulatory oversight must also keep pace with these changes. NZO and NVWA have therefore agreed on how they will wo...

How can the food industry get a handle on pollution?

02 November 2026

Which pollutants arise from food production, and where do they end up? Questions remain about substances such as PFAS and microplastics. This makes it difficult to target measures where they are needed. The European PURE...

New substances authorized for plastic food packaging

02 November 2026

The European Commission is expanding the list of authorized substances for food-contact plastics. The four new authorizations range from additives to carbon fibers. The type of food that comes into contact with the mater...

Agency workers soon limited to three years at the same company?

02 November 2026

How much longer will companies be able to keep hiring a trusted agency worker? For food companies that use agency staff, that question is becoming more pressing. The Dutch government wants to limit assignments with the s...

Pesticides in food: 97.4% comply with residue limits

30 October 2026

Vegetables, fruit, grains and processed products: the NVWA tested a total of 5,963 samples for pesticides in 2025. The vast majority complied with the legal limits: 97.4%. In one-third, the authority found no pesticides ...

Food fraud: warning signs in fish, meat, oil and honey

28 October 2026

Does a product’s composition match the supplier’s specifications? The European overview of suspected fraud for September 2026 lists a range of discrepancies. These concern both ingredients and information about product c...

EFSA positive on E 246 for cheese and meat products

26 October 2026

EFSA has identified no safety concerns with the broader use of the preservative E 246. The application covers eleven additional food categories, including cheese and meat products. It also includes pomegranate arils, var...

European Union approves curdlan as a food additive

21 October 2026

The European Commission has given curdlan the green light as a food additive. It has been assigned the E-number E 424 and may be used starting November 8, 2026. The authorization covers a range of products, from sauces t...

BuRO calls for better oversight of food contact materials

20 October 2026

More recycled raw materials, less plastic, and greater use of plant-based materials: sustainability efforts are changing food packaging. But what substances come with those raw materials? And could they end up in food? A...

Hiring temporary workers: what are you responsible for?

15 October 2026

The staffing agency supplies the workers, but that does not cover everything. Employers who hire temporary workers also have obligations toward them. What should you check as a food company, and what needs your attention...

New allergen policy proves challenging in practice

14 October 2026

A warning such as “may contain xxx” seems like a simple solution. For consumers with allergies, it actually makes choosing products harder. The new Dutch allergen policy therefore aims to reduce unnecessary label warning...