Dried animal products

Policy for dried animal items

For (perishable) food products such as cheese and sausage, legally prescribed temperatures have been established under the Dutch Commodities Act (Warenwet). These are enforced by the NVWA, which inspects companies to ensure they comply with the criteria and their food safety plan (HACCP or hygiene code).

Applying for Sales Rights for Dried Animal Products

To obtain sales rights for the product category of dried animal products, the general policies for offering Food & Beverages on bol remain applicable (see link), such as the requirement that all items are GS1 registered.

In addition to the current policy, the following additional conditions must be met:

• You are familiar with the CBL hygiene code and have adapted your business operations accordingly, or you have your own HACCP plan that incorporates this code.

• You are registered with the NVWA as a food business.

• All dried animal products are vacuum-packed using a professional vacuum machine that receives annual maintenance by a certified company.

• All items are labelled with ingredients and a best-before date (THT) with a minimum shelf life of 90 days.

• All items must be kept in stock and transported chilled, up to a maximum of 7°C, or according to the storage temperature advice stated on the packaging.

• All packages containing dried animal products must be shipped chilled with cool packs suitable for the food industry.

• These items cannot be returned.

Because these conditions are essential for ensuring food safety—and thus maintaining customer trust when purchasing from us—we strictly enforce them. In case of violations, policy points will be deducted.

If you meet all the above-mentioned requirements, you can apply for selling rights by following these steps:

1. Send the information below (completed) as an application for selling rights to healthassortment@bol.com; (Are you applying for selling rights for 1 or more seller accounts? Fill in information A to D for each account).
   A. Seller account name
   B. Retailer ID
   C. Application date
   D. Seller email address
   E. Selling rights for: Dried animal items
   F. ‘Yes, I agree to the additional conditions ‘Conditions of Use Professional Sales via bol’ for selling rights’
2. In addition to the above application, also provide the following supporting documents so that we can verify that you meet the conditions
   • NVWA registration of your company as a food business

1. We will check the submitted documentation, and if it meets the requirements, you will receive selling rights for dried animal items.
2. You will be informed by email about the outcome of your application.

Once you have received sales rights, your products may be offered. Sales rights are periodically reviewed. Make sure your assortment is always in order.