Suggested guidelines

You can demonstrate, on request, the full origin of every product (farmer, city, province, country, region in Europe).

• Producer name and address available for each product.
• Invoice, delivery note or contract with the producer can be shown.
• Share of local origin (city / province / NL / EU) is clear per product.
• No anonymous middlemen or wholesale without traceability.
• Traceability compliant with EU Regulation 178/2002 (one step back, one step forward).

• Producers are small or medium family businesses, farms or artisanal makers.
• Preference for organic, biodynamic or natural cultivation.
• No synthetic pesticides or herbicides along the chain.
• No genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
• Respect for animal welfare and pasture access where applicable.

• Short supply chains and seasonal offerings whenever possible.
• Reusable or compostable packaging; no unnecessary plastic.
• Conscious energy and water use in the shop.
• Active reduction of food waste (markdowns, donations, composting).

• No ultra-processed products (NOVA category 4).
• No artificial preservatives, colourings or flavour enhancers.
• No hydrogenated or trans fats.
• Clear, short ingredient lists — readable for the customer.

Supervised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Compliance is the exclusive responsibility of the store owner.

• Registration with the NVWA as a food business.
• Working HACCP plan or application of the sector Hygiene Code (Hygiënecode).
• Compliance with EU Regulation 852/2004 (general hygiene of foodstuffs).
• Compliance with the Dutch Warenwetbesluit Hygiëne van levensmiddelen.
• Cold chain monitored: temperature logs for fridges and freezers.
• Labelling per EU Regulation 1169/2011: ingredients, allergens, best-before, origin.
• Allergen information available in writing and on request.
• Cleaning and pest-control plan with a written log.
• Personal hygiene and food-safety training for staff.
• Separate storage of raw / prepared foods to prevent cross-contamination.
• Products sold as 'organic' / 'biologisch': valid Skal Biocontrole certification.
• Valid business liability insurance (recommended).

• Registration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK).
• Valid VAT number and correct invoicing.
• Terms of sale and return policy visible to the customer.
• GDPR-compliant processing of customer data.
• Complete and up-to-date store information on City Farm.