The future influence on the Netherlands legislation of the economic measures of the European Economic Community and the need for international harmonization and standardization is discussed. Regulations arising from the Food Act and those initiated by the Dutch dairy industry covering composition, quality, marketing and international treaties and agreements, are described in detail. Emphasis is laid on the importance of the various Inspection Institutes in Holland with their method of operation and stringent standards. Under the supervision of the State Government they are directed specifically to all dairy products. The future of the EEC Dairy‐technical regulations and their effect on the Dutch dairy industry is considered. (Editor's summary