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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