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.
Defective Food Products in Switzerland: Manufacturer Liability & Compensation
Got sick from a defective food product in Switzerland? Manufacturer's civil + criminal liability under the PLA, art. 41 CO and art. 49 FSDA. How to claim compensation.
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.