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Netherlands

Netherlands Regulatory Framework

Health & Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Arbeidsomstandighedenwet (Arbowet)The Working Conditions Act.Workplace H&S
ArbeidsomstandighedenbesluitWorking Conditions Decree.Workplace H&S
ArbeidsomstandighedenregelingWorking Conditions Regulation.Workplace H&S
Besluit attractie- en speeltoestellenDecree on attractions and play equipment.Event Safety

Fire Safety Legislation

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
BouwbesluitBuilding Decree, includes fire safety requirements.Fire Safety (Buildings)
Besluit brandveilig gebruik bouwwerkenDecree on the fire-safe use of buildings.Fire Safety

Event Safety & Licensing

Legislation / Regulation Details Applicable Area
Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (APV)General Local Ordinance (municipality-specific).Event Licensing
EvenementenwetThe Events Act (being phased out; currently integrated into APV).Event Licensing
Wet op de identificatieplichtIdentification Act.Event Security

Data Protection

Legislation Details
Uitvoeringswet AVG (UAVG)Implementation of the GDPR in the Netherlands.

Regulatory Bodies