Manufacturing & Production

An explosives transport permit (overbrengingsvergunning) is required for transporting explosives intended for civilian use, such as fireworks, detonators, and blasting agents. This permit is governed by the Explosives for Civilian Use Act (Wet explosieven voor civiel gebruik) and applies to transport across the Netherlands, not just within municipal boundaries.The permit is issued by the competent authority and ensures that transport takes place safely, following designated routes and using approved vehicles and packaging. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with storage and handling regulations. The permit specifies the type and quantity of explosives, the route, and the safety measures required during transport.

Issued by: Municipality

Employers are legally required to regularly maintain and have work equipment such as machines, tools and other apparatus inspected. This is laid down in the Working Conditions Decree (Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit) and aims to ensure the safety of employees.The inspection obligation applies to all work equipment that may pose a risk to the safety and health of employees. The frequency of inspection depends on the type of work equipment and the intensity of use. Examples include forklifts, cranes, lifting equipment, scaffolding and personal protective equipment.

Issued by: Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie

Many products must have a CE marking before they may be placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking indicates that a product complies with European safety, health and environmental requirements.As a manufacturer or importer, you are responsible for affixing the CE marking. You do this by means of an EU declaration of conformity in which you declare that the product complies with all relevant European legislation. CE marking is mandatory for various product groups such as toys, machinery, medical devices and electrical equipment.

Issued by: Manufacturer/Importer (self-certification)

The cooperative energy generation subsidy (Subsidieregeling Coöperatieve Energieopwekking, SCE) supports homeowners' associations (VVEs) and energy cooperatives that want to jointly generate renewable electricity. The scheme covers solar panels, small wind turbines, and hydropower installations for shared use by members of the cooperative or VVE.You apply through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) during designated application rounds. The subsidy compensates for the difference between the cost of generating renewable energy and the market price, paid out over a 15-year period. Your cooperative or VVE must be a legal entity and the installation must be connected to the electricity grid. Members receive a reduction on their energy bill for their share of the generated electricity.

Issued by: Netherlands Enterprise Agency

The investment subsidy for sustainable energy is intended for entrepreneurs investing in sustainable energy solutions such as solar panels, charging stations, and battery storage. The subsidy supports businesses in transitioning to sustainable energy and contributes to the energy transition.The subsidy amounts to a maximum of 25% of total costs with a cap of € 5,000 per measure. In some cases, specific schemes are available for entrepreneurs in business parks, such as the Waarderpolder. Applications can be submitted to the national government or through local schemes until a specified deadline.

Issued by: National Government