Law on the introduction of the Federal Act on foodstuff and articles of daily use (Introductory Law relating to the Foodstuff Act). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schaffhausen Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Offences/penalties 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 May 2008. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to enforce the federal legislation on foodstuff and articles of daily use as far as the Canton is responsible. Article 4 lists the competent authorities in the Canton. The text consists of 12 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Competent authorities (II); Legal protection (III); Final and transitional provisions (IV). Full text German Website www.sh.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 fees for meat inspection. Legislation | Switzerland | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX