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La Strada International's input to the Dutch consultation on the Decree banning the provision of temporary labour in the meat supply chain

Document number
3676
Date
28/07/2026
Title
La Strada International's input to the Dutch consultation on the Decree banning the provision of temporary labour in the meat supply chain
Author/publisher
La Strada International
Availability
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Keywords
Meat Sector; Recruitment Agencies; Netherlands
Summary
The Netherlands has announced a ban on the hiring and supply of workers through recruitment agencies in the meat processing sector, starting from 1 March 2028. A transitional period applies until 1 June 2028 for workers already employed through temporary agency arrangements, after which the ban will apply in full. La Strada International, together with our members SHOP, CoMensha and FairWork, contributed to the public consultation on the bill in Dutch. We consider this a meaningful step towards tackling the exploitative recruitment practices that too often enable labour exploitation and human trafficking in vulnerable sectors. Read LSI's contribution in English.