Cannabis store The Flying Dutchman is participating in the Experiment Closed Coffeeshop Chain, a government initiative to make the cannabis market more transparent and secure. This pilot project is designed to address the current “backdoor problem” by allowing coffeeshops to purchase exclusively from licensed and strictly controlled growers.

What does this mean for you as a customer?

✅ Legal and controlled cannabis – All products in our range are supplied by certified growers who meet strict quality and safety standards. So you can be assured of pure and reliable cannabis.
✅ Clarity about origin – The cannabis we sell is grown and tested according to established guidelines. This means you know exactly where the product comes from and its composition.
✅ Access remains as you are used to – This experiment does not change the visitor rules of The Flying Dutchman. You must still be at least 18 years old and show a valid ID to enter.

Why this experiment?

In the Netherlands, the sale of cannabis in coffeeshops is permitted, but procurement remains unregulated. This creates a gray area in supply. With this experiment, the government is investigating whether a closed and transparent chain is possible, where both cultivation and sales are supervised.

Want to know more?

Want more information about this pilot project? Visit the official government website: Central government – Weed Experiment

Suppliers

The certified growers who are part of the experiment are listed below. Feel free to take a look at their websites for more details about their practices and offerings.