Update Notification Form “Meldpunt”

Update Notification Form “Meldpunt”

The Netherlands A change has been made to the notification form of the Medicine Shortages and Defects Notification Centre in response to a new policy rule. The new policy rule and notification form have been implemented as of 01 April 2026. In the Netherlands,...
Update of the GMH Code 2026

Update of the GMH Code 2026

The Netherlands As of January 1st, 2026, no changes will be made to the GMH Code (Gedragscode Medische Hulpmiddelen).However, as every year, the explanatory notes to the Code of Conduct have been updated.The updated notes now include the indexed maximum hourly rates...
Renewed Transparency Register for the Netherlands

Renewed Transparency Register for the Netherlands

The Netherlands The Transparency Register for Healthcare (TRZ) has undergone a major update. This update will be rolled out in three phases: A new search engine on transparantieregister.nlA modern user portal for pharmaceutical companies to report financial...
The use of ‘probiotics’ in the Netherlands

The use of ‘probiotics’ in the Netherlands

The Netherlands KOAGKAG has provided more clarity on the use of ‘probiotics’ on foods, based on the European legislation. Under EU Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006, health claims are only permitted if they are scientifically substantiated and approved by the European...
Claims for food supplements with multiple nutrients

Claims for food supplements with multiple nutrients

The Netherlands KOAG KAG has provided additional guidance on the use of ‘absolute’ claims in order to avoid being misleading. This includes claims that state ‘complete’, ‘from A to Z’, ‘all-in-one’ etc. They also provided a table with vitamins and minerals to better...