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Meat control statistic
Health, Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food
All animals that are to be slaughtered in an approved slaughterhouse must be examined before slaughter by an official enforcement person (ante-mortem inspection). After slaughte...
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Food inspection
Health, Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food
The cantonal food enforcement authorities and the Principality of Liechtenstein inspect establishments and foodstuffs and report the results to the FSVO. Most of these official ...
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Import controls for animal-based foods from third countries
Health, Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food, Economy and finance
Animal-based food from third countries must be checked by the Border Veterinary Service on import into Switzerland. The checks are carried out at Geneva or Zurich airport. These...
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Import controls for plant-based foods from third countries
Health, Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food, Economy and finance
Some high-risk plant-based foods from certain third countries are subject to temporary increased controls when entering Switzerland. These are carried out by the BVS at Geneva ...