Serving Alcohol? Everything about the Alcohol Act and Social Hygiene

Do you want to serve beer, wine, or spirits? Then you fall under the Alcohol Act. This is one of the most strictly enforced laws in the Netherlands.

Social Hygiene Diploma

Your permit must list managers who possess the Social Hygiene Declaration. Furthermore, the rule is: During opening hours, there must always be at least one person present who has this diploma AND is listed on the permit.