{"id":19081,"date":"2026-05-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/?p=19081"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:32:40","slug":"what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An NVWA inspection can take place unannounced and has direct consequences for your business operations. Whether you work in the food industry, hospitality, or logistics: knowing what inspectors check is essential to avoid fines and closures. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about NVWA inspections, so you and your team are always well prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Good preparation starts with knowledge. When employees understand what the NVWA expects, how an inspection unfolds, and which rules apply, an audit goes much more smoothly. A solid foundation in food safety and hygiene \u2014 such as a proper <strong>HACCP training<\/strong> \u2014 plays a central role in this.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the NVWA and what is its role?<\/h2>\n<p>The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is the independent supervisory body responsible for the safety of food, products, and animals in the Netherlands. The NVWA checks whether companies comply with laws and regulations in the areas of food safety, animal welfare, plant protection, and product safety.<\/p>\n<p>The organisation falls under the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The NVWA has the authority to conduct inspections, issue warnings, impose fines, and temporarily or permanently close businesses. Its primary goal is to protect public health and ensure fair trade.<\/p>\n<h2>Which businesses are subject to an NVWA inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>Companies active in the food chain can expect an NVWA inspection. This includes food producers, slaughterhouses, supermarkets, restaurants, caterers, importers, and distributors. Companies that work with animals, produce cosmetics, or sell children&#8217;s toys also fall under NVWA supervision.<\/p>\n<p>The frequency of inspections depends on a company&#8217;s risk profile. Businesses that have previously committed violations or operate in high-risk sectors are visited more often. In addition to routine checks, the NVWA also conducts targeted inspections based on reports from consumers, other businesses, or other regulatory authorities. Every organisation in the food chain should therefore assume that an inspection will take place sooner or later.<\/p>\n<h2>What does the NVWA check during an inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>During an NVWA inspection, inspectors verify whether a company complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding food safety, hygiene, and administration. The inspection covers multiple areas simultaneously and can involve both the work floor and administrative records.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the NVWA looks at the following aspects, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The presence and correct application of a HACCP system<\/li>\n<li>Hygiene on the work floor, including the personal hygiene of employees<\/li>\n<li>Temperature control of refrigerated and frozen products<\/li>\n<li>Labelling and traceability of products<\/li>\n<li>The condition of business premises, equipment, and tools<\/li>\n<li>Records and logbooks, such as cleaning schedules and temperature measurements<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with allergen regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inspectors do not only check whether procedures exist on paper, but also whether employees actually know and apply them. A well-documented HACCP plan that is not followed in practice will still result in a negative assessment.<\/p>\n<h2>How does an NVWA inspection proceed step by step?<\/h2>\n<p>An NVWA inspection generally follows a fixed sequence, although the exact approach may vary by sector and situation. Inspections can be announced or unannounced, with unannounced checks being the most common.<\/p>\n<h3>The steps of an inspection<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Arrival and identification:<\/strong> The inspector presents their identification and explains what type of inspection they are conducting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walk-through of the premises:<\/strong> The inspector examines the work floor, storage areas, kitchen, or production environment, paying attention to hygiene and compliance with procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review of documentation:<\/strong> Records, temperature logbooks, cleaning schedules, HACCP plans, and staff training records are reviewed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interviews with employees:<\/strong> Inspectors ask targeted questions to employees to assess whether they know and understand the procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discussion of findings:<\/strong> At the end of the inspection, the inspector discusses their findings with the responsible person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official inspection report:<\/strong> After the inspection, the company receives a written report detailing any shortcomings and the timeframe within which corrective measures must be taken.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It is important that a responsible person is always present to accompany the inspector and answer questions. Also make sure employees know who to notify when an inspector arrives.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the consequences of a negative NVWA assessment?<\/h2>\n<p>A negative NVWA assessment can range from a warning to a temporary or permanent closure of the business. The severity of the measure depends on the nature and extent of the violation, and whether it is a first or repeated offence.<\/p>\n<p>The most common consequences are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Written warning<\/strong> with a correction period for minor shortcomings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Administrative fine<\/strong> for violations of laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order subject to a penalty<\/strong> if a company fails to correct issues in time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temporary closure<\/strong> in cases of immediate risks to public health<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publication of findings<\/strong> on the NVWA website, which can cause reputational damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the direct financial and operational consequences, a negative assessment can also damage the trust of customers and partners. Prevention is therefore always cheaper and more effective than remediation after the fact.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you prepare a business for an NVWA inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>Good preparation for an NVWA inspection revolves around three pillars: up-to-date documentation, well-trained employees, and a demonstrably functioning HACCP system. Companies that consistently invest in these three elements generally pass inspections without issues.<\/p>\n<p>Practical steps to prepare your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the HACCP plan is current and aligned with existing business processes<\/li>\n<li>Conduct regular internal audits to identify shortcomings early<\/li>\n<li>Actively train employees on hygiene rules, allergen knowledge, and food safety<\/li>\n<li>Keep all records and logbooks consistently up to date<\/li>\n<li>Designate a fixed point of contact for NVWA inspections<\/li>\n<li>Periodically check whether equipment and premises meet the required standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One aspect that is often underestimated is the knowledge of employees on the work floor. Inspectors ask targeted questions to staff. If an employee cannot explain why they do something in a certain way, this counts as a shortcoming \u2014 even if the procedure is correctly documented on paper.<\/p>\n<h2>How E-Lia helps with HACCP training and NVWA preparation<\/h2>\n<p>We understand that keeping training up to date for a large and changing workforce can be a challenge. Especially in sectors such as the food industry, logistics, and healthcare, where new employees need to be deployable quickly and knowledge must remain current. That is exactly where we make the difference.<\/p>\n<p>With our platform, you send microlearnings and work instructions directly via WhatsApp \u2014 no app download or login required. This ensures that everyone, from permanent staff to temporary workers, has the right knowledge at the right time.<\/p>\n<p>What we offer for your NVWA preparation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ready-made and customisable modules on HACCP, hygiene, and food safety<\/li>\n<li>Automatic translations, so multilingual employees are also trained correctly<\/li>\n<li>A progress dashboard that allows you to demonstrate that employees have been trained<\/li>\n<li>Modules built in 10 to 15 minutes, completed in 3 to 6 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for onboarding as well as periodic refresher training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to know how we can prepare your team for the next NVWA inspection? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/haccp-training\/\">HACCP training<\/a> and discover how easy learning via WhatsApp can be.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-seoaic-faq-block\">\n            <h2 class=\"seoaic-faq-section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        Do I need to inform the NVWA in advance if I make changes to my business processes?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        Not always, but for certain changes this is required or strongly recommended. Think of expanding production activities, introducing new product categories, or relocating your business premises. In such cases, your HACCP plan must be updated before the change takes effect. If in doubt, always check the specific registration and reporting obligations that apply to your sector via the official NVWA website.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        What should I do if an employee answers an inspector&#039;s question incorrectly during the inspection?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        Calmly intervene and offer to answer the question yourself or look up the correct information in the documentation. Do not correct the employee in a way that escalates the situation, but proactively demonstrate that the knowledge is present within the company. Use this moment afterwards as a reason for targeted additional training, so that it does not happen again at a future inspection.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        How often should I update my HACCP plan to remain compliant?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        Your HACCP plan must be reviewed with every significant change in your business process, when new risks arise, or when laws and regulations change. In addition, it is best practice to evaluate the plan at least once a year, even if no major changes have occurred. Regular internal audits help you identify minor deviations in time before they come to light during an NVWA inspection.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        Can I object to the findings in an NVWA inspection report?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        Yes, you have the right to object to the conclusions or measures imposed by the NVWA. You do this by submitting a formal notice of objection to the NVWA within the specified timeframe. It is advisable to do so with supporting documentation and, if necessary, legal assistance. Bear in mind that an objection generally does not suspend the correction period for critical shortcomings.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        Are agency workers and temporary employees also held responsible during an NVWA inspection?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        Final responsibility always lies with the operator of the business, but inspectors can ask questions of agency workers and temporary employees. If they are unable to explain the hygiene rules or procedures, this counts as a shortcoming of the business. It is therefore crucial that temporary staff also complete a demonstrable basic training in food safety and HACCP before starting their work.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        What are the most common mistakes that cause businesses to fail an NVWA inspection?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        The most common pitfalls are: an outdated or non-compliant HACCP plan, missing or incomplete records (such as temperature logbooks), insufficient knowledge among employees on the work floor, and inadequate allergen administration. Many businesses do have procedures on paper, but cannot demonstrate that these are consistently applied in daily practice. That is precisely what inspectors specifically look for.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"seoaic-faq-item\">\n                    <h3 class=\"seoaic-question\">\n                        How quickly must I implement corrective measures after a negative NVWA assessment?                    <\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"seoaic-answer\">\n                        The correction period is set out in the official inspection report and varies depending on the severity of the violation. In cases of immediate risks to public health, the NVWA can intervene immediately, while minor shortcomings are generally given a period of several weeks to a few months. Make sure you document the corrective measures in writing and retain the evidence, so that you can demonstrate at a follow-up inspection that you have resolved the situation.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An unannounced NVWA inspection can have major consequences \u2014 do you know what inspectors <em>really<\/em> check?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":18934,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"E-Lia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"768\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Kees van Nuland\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Kees van Nuland\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Kees van Nuland\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5446f7ef2b87fe46a081549c2cc653dc\"},\"headline\":\"What does the NVWA check during an inspection?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1714,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Geen onderdeel van een categorie\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/\",\"name\":\"What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00\",\"description\":\"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":768,\"caption\":\"Voedselveiligheidsinspecteur in witte jas en blauwe handschoenen controleert productetiketten op keukenschap met verpakte goederen.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What does the NVWA check during an inspection?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"E-Lia\",\"description\":\"Leren via Whatsapp\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"E-Lia\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/02\\\/E-lia-logo.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/02\\\/E-lia-logo.svg\",\"width\":122,\"height\":44,\"caption\":\"E-Lia\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/69587130\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/e-lia.io\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5446f7ef2b87fe46a081549c2cc653dc\",\"name\":\"Kees van Nuland\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Kees van Nuland\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia","description":"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia","og_description":"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.","og_url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/","og_site_name":"E-Lia","article_published_time":"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":768,"url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Kees van Nuland","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Kees van Nuland","Estimated reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/"},"author":{"name":"Kees van Nuland","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/5446f7ef2b87fe46a081549c2cc653dc"},"headline":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection?","datePublished":"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/"},"wordCount":1714,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp","articleSection":["Geen onderdeel van een categorie"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/","url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/","name":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection? - E-Lia","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp","datePublished":"2026-05-03T06:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-27T11:32:40+00:00","description":"Unannounced NVWA inspection? Find out what inspectors check and protect your business from fines and closure.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/voedselveiligheid-inspecteur-etiketten-controle-keuken.webp","width":1024,"height":768,"caption":"Voedselveiligheidsinspecteur in witte jas en blauwe handschoenen controleert productetiketten op keukenschap met verpakte goederen."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/blog\/what-does-the-nvwa-check-during-an-inspection\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What does the NVWA check during an inspection?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/","name":"E-Lia","description":"Leren via Whatsapp","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#organization","name":"E-Lia","url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-lia-logo.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-lia-logo.svg","width":122,"height":44,"caption":"E-Lia"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/69587130\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/5446f7ef2b87fe46a081549c2cc653dc","name":"Kees van Nuland","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5819008a7de507cf4fed2e77945c8a3bf39ab060e9e3422cc6dd4f361e1dd7c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Kees van Nuland"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19081"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21062,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19081\/revisions\/21062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-lia.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}