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Cantonal Foodstuff Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schwyz
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Court/tribunal Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Food Act of 9 October 1992. Article 1 establishes that the Governing Council is entrusted with the enforcement of federal legislation concerning food. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization and competences (II); Proceedings (III).

Full text
German
Website
www.sz.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur les denrées alimentaires et les objets usuels (Loi sur les denrées alimentaires, LDAI).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX