Wholesale trade

On this page you will find public information for entrepreneurs in the wholesale sector, such as rules and regulations about the Commodities Act (Warenwet) and about distance sales. You will also find specific information about food, drink and tobacco. In addition, this page contains links to various sector organisations.

Choose a subject for information on rules and regulations.

Sales

• Conditions of sale

  • Purchase agreement, general terms and conditions, advertising, ...

• Distance sales or sales away from the shop

  • Long-distance, door-to-door, street trade, Do Not Call Register, ...

Products

• Food, drink and tobacco

  • Selling alcohol, sales of tobacco, food hygiene and fodder (HACCP), ...

• Consumer products (non-food)

  • Fireworks, clothing labels, steps and ladders, cleaning products, ...

• Flowers and plants

  • Export certificate, plant passport, flower bulbs, ...

• Animals and animal feed

  • Unsafe human and animal feed, welfare requirements, ...

• Medicines

  • Dispensation Opium Act, over-the-counter remedies, ...

• Chemical substances

  • Chemicals (REACH), hazardous substances, cleaning products, ...