
NVWA Seizes 1,800 Rabbits and 127 Dogs from Breeder in Zuid-Holland
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized 1,800 rabbits, 127 dogs, and dozens of young pups from a rabbit and dog breeder in Zuid-Holland due to inadequate and overcrowded housing conditions.

Dutch authorities warn of heat stress in livestock, deploy drones for monitoring
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has warned livestock farmers about the risk of heat stress in animals due due to warm weather, announcing plans to use drones to monitor the welfare of cows, pigs, sheep, and horses.

Termites Increasingly Establishing in the Netherlands, Researchers Urge Action
A risk assessment commissioned by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reveals that termites, not native to the Netherlands, are establishing themselves more frequently than previously thought, prompting researchers to call for preventative measures.

Dutch authorities raid meat producer Esro in Nuenen
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), supported by the FIOD, conducted a raid on meat producer Esro in Nuenen, Brabant.

Amsterdam Restaurant Closed Due to Severe Rodent Infestation
A restaurant in Amsterdam was immediately closed by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) following a video showing a severe rat infestation, highlighting concerns about hygiene standards in the hospitality sector.

Dutch Authority Warns 2400 Buyers of Illegal Glyphosate Pesticide
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has sent letters to over 2400 individuals and companies who purchased illegal pesticides containing glyphosate via an online webshop, urging them to return the products.

Dutch Authorities Seize Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Vapes and Snus Pouches
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has confiscated over 277,000 illegal vapes and 150,000 boxes of nicotine pouches, marking one of the largest seizures of such products.

Termite Colonies Increasing in Netherlands Due to Wood Trade, Study Reveals
A study commissioned by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found a growing number of termite colonies establishing themselves in the Netherlands, linked to the wood trade.

Dutch authority seizes nearly 220,000 vapes and 50,000 nicotine pouches
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized almost 220,000 vapes and over 50,000 boxes of nicotine pouches from a company in South Holland within a week.

Play Sand with Asbestos: Risk Generally Negligible, But Still Undesirable
Children playing for years with play sand containing more asbestos than legally allowed may face health risks, according to the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) based on a RIVM risk assessment.

Dutch Authorities Investigate Illegal Transport of Heavily Pregnant Cows to Slaughter
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is investigating the continued illegal transport of heavily pregnant dairy cows to slaughterhouses in the Netherlands, a practice prohibited by law. This comes after figures were requested by the activist group Wakker Dier.

No Toxic Substances Found in Baby Food After Reports in Netherlands
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) investigated baby food products following reports, but found no toxic substances, separate from recent recall actions.

Growers Exceed Pesticide Limits Near Schools and Nature Reserves in Netherlands
Growers located near primary schools or European protected nature areas do not always adhere to legal regulations for the use of crop protection products, according to the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) after conducting an investigation.

NVWA Recalls More Products from Nuenen Meat Processor
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has recalled additional products, including hamburgers, snacks, and soups, from a meat processing company in Nuenen after discovering more issues.

Dutch Meat Processor Files for Bankruptcy Following NVWA Intervention
A meat processing company in Nuenen, Netherlands, has declared bankruptcy after an intervention by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

Dutch Authority Finds Widespread Misuse of Pesticides Near Surface Water
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has observed extensive incorrect use of pesticides in areas surrounding surface water, raising concerns about environmental impact.

Bird Flu Outbreak in Achterhoek, Netherlands Leads to Culling of 100,000 Hens
Bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Neede, in the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands. Approximately 97,450 hens are being culled by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) to prevent further spread of the virus.