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Medical โ€” LegalEU Member ยท OMC Tender System

Netherlands

The Netherlands operates one of Europe's most established medical cannabis systems, combining a government tender supply model (OMC) with a private import pathway (CCBM). Dutch cannabis has been legally produced and distributed via the OMC since 2003. EU-GMP Part I is mandatory for all finished product imports. Rotterdam and Schiphol are primary entry points.

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IGJ
OMC / CCBM
CCBM per shipment
EU Part I (mandatory)
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Sources & Citations

Primary Law
Opium Act (Opiumwet)
Amended 2023
Medicines Law
Medicines Act (Geneesmiddelenwet)
Verified 2026-01-15
OMC / CCBM
OMC โ€” Office of Medicinal Cannabis
Verified 2026-03-01
Regulator
IGJ โ€” Healthcare Inspectorate
Verified 2026-02-10
GMP
EU-GMP Guidelines (Netherlands)
Verified 2026-01-08
Import Auth
Farmatec / CCBM Authorization Guidance
Verified 2026-02-20
Not legal advice. Verify with CCBM, IGJ, or qualified Dutch legal counsel before making import/export decisions.