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Introductory Law relating to the federal food legislation.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
St. Gallen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Local government Institution Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1996.
Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act of 9 October 1992 on on foodstuff and objects of daily use. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned Act in the Canton St. Gallen. Article 1 establishes that the Health and Consumer Protection Office is responsible for the implementation of the federal food legislation. The text consists of 11 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.sg.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

Implemented by

Ordinance on food hygiene.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX