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Ordinance implementing the Federal Food Act.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fraud Standards Court/tribunal Inspection Offences/penalties
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 2011.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Act on foodstuff and objects of daily use of 9 October 1992. In particular, the Ordinance establishes the offices and authorities competent for food and veterinary inspection. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Organization (I); Competence (II); Criminal proceedings (III); Final provisions (IV).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.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