Introduction of General Binding Declaration
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has given the green light to introduce a General Binding Declaration (GBD) for collective consumer communications from 1 January 2025. The GBD application was submitted by the horticultural sector organisation (Brancheorganisatie Sierteelt) and will be carried out by the Flower Council of Holland. From this date, non-members of Royal FloraHolland who grow or trade in cut flowers and house plants will also contribute collectively.
The overview below contains the most important communication information on the GBD and answers to the most frequently asked questions.
A chronological recap
Want to learn more about the GBD application and various steps of the process? See the timeline for a complete overview.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about the GBD? See the Q&A below for a list of questions and their answers. Don’t see your question here? Send it to avv@bloemenbureauholland.nl.
Q&A: Introduction of General Binding Declaration (GBD)
The GBD for collective consumer communications will take effect on 1 January 2025. The Flower Council of Holland is implementing the GBD on behalf of the horticultural sector organisation.
The Flower Council of Holland continues collective communications for the sector
Minister Wiersma of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature has given the green light to introduce a General Binding Declaration (GBD) for collective consumer communications from 1 January 2025.
