Food Law
Food regulation, food safety, labelling, hygiene and producer liability in Switzerland.
Food Safety in Switzerland: Legal Framework
Overview of Swiss food safety law: the Federal Act on Foodstuffs (FSDA), implementing ordinances, and the role of the FSVO.
Food Labelling in Switzerland
Swiss food labelling rules: mandatory information, allergens, origin, nutritional values under the FIFO.
Food Hygiene in Businesses in Switzerland
Hygiene requirements for food businesses in Switzerland: self-supervision, HACCP, traceability and official inspections under the Hygiene Ordinance.
Food Product Recalls in Switzerland
Food product recall procedure in Switzerland: manufacturer obligations, the FSVO role, notification and liability.
Food Additives in Swiss Law
Regulation of food additives in Switzerland: positive list, conditions of use, E-numbers and consumer protection.
Liability for Defective Food Products
Civil and criminal liability of the manufacturer for defective food products in Switzerland: PLA, art. 41 CO and art. 49 FSDA.
GMOs and Novel Food in Swiss Law
Regulation of GMOs and novel foods in Switzerland: GMO moratorium, authorisation procedure and labelling.
Food Fraud in Swiss Law
Food fraud in Switzerland: deception regarding the nature or origin of foodstuffs, adulteration, criminal sanctions and controls.
Food Law for Restaurants in Switzerland
Legal obligations of restaurants in Switzerland: hygiene, allergen declaration, self-supervision, traceability and official inspections.
Importing Foodstuffs into Switzerland
Rules for importing foodstuffs into Switzerland: sanitary requirements, border controls, required documents and compliance.