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...
Updates to the Dutch Medicines Act

Updates to the Dutch Medicines Act

The Netherlands Recent updates to the Dutch Medicines Act (Geneesmiddelenwet) of 8 February 2007 have been published. This Act defines the composition and responsibilities of the Medicines Evaluation Board (MEB) and regulates the licensing of manufacturers,...
New hourly fees for the Netherlands for 2026

New hourly fees for the Netherlands for 2026

The Netherlands GMH (Gedragscode Medische Hulpmiddelen) has published the maximum hourly fees for service contracts for 2026. These hourly fees are indexed every year and are subcategorized by the education level of the health care professional. You can find the...