Fee organic consignments
As of 1 April 2026 the costs of import controls carried out by Skal Biocontrole on consignments entering the Netherlands from outside the European Union will be passed on to importers. Previously, these costs were covered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature.
The import control system has been reorganised, so that it better aligns with European rules. As a result, the Dutch government can no longer automatically cover the cost of import controls from 2026 onwards. From that point on, costs will be charged to the operators who the controls benefit, as is already the case for other import controls. The controls enable the products to be legally sold as organic within the EU.
How are the fees structured?
As an importer, the fees you will pay for import controls consist of several components. First, there is a system maintenance fee, which is a fixed annual charge to support the operation of the control system. You will also pay a fee for each Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued. If a COI is processed outside regular office hours, a surcharge will apply. The fees have been approved and can be found in this overview. Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.