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    New labels and symbols

    Everyone uses all kinds of chemical products on a daily basis. Most of them can be classified under the heading of “household chemicals”. We hereby refer to products such as...
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    I am travelling with endangered animal or plant species: what must I do?

    What procedures must you follow when you travel with species or specimens protected by the CITES Convention? Illustration: travelling inside and outside the EU. Various...
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    Advisory Commission for Plant Preparations

    List of plants for which the Advisory Commission provided an advice The Advisory Commission for Plant Preparations consists in representatives of persons and bodies...
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    Specific regulation of tobacco products

    Notification   The Royal Decree of 5 February 2016 on the manufacture and placing on the market of tobacco products and herbal products for smoking imposes on producers who...
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    Specific regulations for electronic cigarettes

    Notification Electronic cigarettes and refill containers with nicotine are subject to a notification procedure. As a result, the manufacturer or importer of electronic cigarettes...
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    Governments and civil society look to enhance public engagement and protection for environmental defenders at Geneva meetings

    A 5-day event in Geneva will provide a platform for some 400 representatives of Governments, international organizations, civil society and other stakeholders to meet in a...
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    The official federal information site on climate change

    Climat.be is the official federal information site on climate change.   It aims to present both scientific knowledge on the subject (causes, observed changes and consequences...
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    Pilots

    Classes  Medical certificates Medical examination How and when to make an appointment ?  How much does an examination cost and how can you pay ?  Appeal procedures  The...
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    Plants

    Food supplements containing plants are regulated by Royal Decree of 31 August 2021 (only available in Dutch and French) also known as the Plants Order. For the plant parts listed...