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Is foie gras illegal in the Netherlands?
Yes. Foie gras is banned in the Netherlands. Making foie gras is illegal - but importing it is still allowed.
Dutch press (Hart van Nederland, 2025) and Amsterdam council (2026) state making foie gras is forbidden in the Netherlands; import and sale remain legal.
Source: Hart van Nederland, 2025
Banned (16)Allowed
- The Netherlands is one of 16 countries where foie gras is banned.
- Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Germany).
- In Europe: banned in 12 of 39 countries.
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