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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