Introductory Ordinance relating to the federal legislation on foodstuff and objects of daily use (Cantonal Foodstuffs Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Royalties/fees Subsidy/incentive Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Act on foodstuff and articles of daily use (Foodstuff Act) of 9 October 1992. In particular, the Ordinance sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Federal Act. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization and competence (II); Legal protection (III); Financial provisions (IV); Final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.nw.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 Regulation on running of an emergency slaughter facility. Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 Keyword: Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX