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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 ...
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Priority programmes with customs
Health, Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food, Economy and finance
To ensure the safety of plant-based foods and commodities imported into Switzerland, the FSVO sets out a targeted priority programme every year. This consists of several campaig...
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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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Foodstuff businesses
Health, Economy and finance
Businesses which manufacture, process, handle, store or distribute foodstuffs of animal origin must be authorised. This authorisation is issued by the relevant cantonal authorit...