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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..

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 ...

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...

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...

California introduces label for non-ultraprocessed foods

02 October 2026

California is introducing a new label for non-ultraprocessed foods. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation on September 28, 2026. Manufacturers can voluntarily have their products certified under the new standard. ...

New stocking rules for poultry houses in 2027

08 September 2026

The rules governing stocking densities in poultry houses are set to change. For years, the Netherlands incorrectly applied an important European requirement. As a result, farms could continue using the highest stocking d...

FNLI: Sugar tax costly and complex, health benefits unclear

02 September 2026

A tax designed to reduce sugar consumption while generating substantial revenue sounds straightforward. In practice, it is far more complicated. Food manufacturers must also consider product formulations, labels, inspect...

VleesNL opposes temporary employee ban

31 August 2026

The proposed temporary employee ban could have major consequences for the meat supply chain. According to VleesNL (MeatNL), it would affect more than 1,000 mostly smaller companies. The industry association wants to comb...

NVWA and Customs ready to enforce EUDR

31 August 2026

The European Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to everyday practice. This requires preparation from businesses, regulators, and stakeholders in producing countries. The Netherlands is continuing to develop a work...

Europe wants to tackle territorial supply constraints

17 August 2026

Sourcing from the Member State offering the best terms seems logical. Yet retailers and wholesalers face territorial supply constraints. Suppliers can restrict product sales to specific countries. Packaging variations ca...

Lower residue limits could curb food imports

17 August 2026

Pesticides banned in Europe can still enter the market through imported products. Lowering European residue limits is intended to prevent this. However, stricter limits could affect trade, production, and consumer prices...

PPWR: New packaging requirements from August 12

04 August 2026

The first new PPWR rules will apply from August 12, 2026. Producers and importers may then only place packaging on the EU market with a valid EU Declaration of Conformity. Food companies therefore need to determine their...

78% of Belgians want Nutri-Score on every packaging

27 July 2026

The voluntary use of Nutri-Score is under debate in Belgium. Political proposals focus on food packaging and advertising. One proposal would make the label mandatory on every package. Stricter advertising rules are also ...

Private label? PPWR responsibility lies with the retailer

23 July 2026

Private label is not only about who makes the product. The name on the packaging also matters. If a retailer puts its own brand on a product, FNLI says that also comes with legal responsibility. This is relevant for food...

Stricter import rules for organic food on the horizon

15 July 2026

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...