VOL I · NO V · APRIL 2026
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Netherlands

Child Labour Due Diligence Act

Wet zorgplicht kinderarbeid

Pending

All companies selling goods or services to Dutch end users with turnover above EUR 3M, regardless of country of establishment.

  1. 01

    Declaration of care

    Submit a statement of due diligence to the Authority for the Financial Markets.

  2. 02

    Investigation

    Investigate whether child labour occurs anywhere in the supply chain.

  3. 03

    Action plan

    Draw up and implement an action plan if child labour is found or reasonably suspected.

  4. 04

    Public availability

    Make the declaration of due diligence publicly available on the company website.

14 May 2019

Act passed by Senate

1 January 2022

Original entry into force delayed

1 January 2025

Act entered into force