Guide for food sellers
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If you sell food in the Netherlands, even food you make at home, rules may apply to you. This page isn't legal advice: it is a place to start. The rules change and depend on your situation, so always check with the official sources.
Food safety: the NVWA
The Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA, the Dutch food safety authority) oversees food safety. Check with the NVWA whether you need to register with them and which hygiene, labelling and allergen rules apply to what you sell.
Business registration: the KvK
The Kamer van Koophandel (KvK, the Chamber of Commerce) keeps the business register. If you sell regularly, you probably need to register. Check with the KvK whether your activity needs it and what it involves.
Your municipality
Some activities, such as selling on the street or at a market, may need a municipal permit. Check with your municipality.
On paisanu
We don't check registrations or licences. Following the rules is each seller's responsibility, as our terms say.