Ordinance on meat hygiene. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schwyz Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Meat Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Royalties/fees 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 1998. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Federal Food Act of 9 October 1992. Controlling organs are the cantonal veterinary, meat inspectors, and other persons appointed by the cantonal veterinary. Fees for meat inspection shall be charged to meat producing establishments. The text consists of 15 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organisation and competence (II); Financing (III); Legal aid (IV); Final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.sz.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