The main task of the FSVO is to actively promote the health and well-being of humans and animals. The central pillars of this approach are food safety and healthy eating for humans, and animal health and welfare for animals.

More information: http://www.blv.admin.ch/

4 datasets found

  • Import controls for plant-based foods from third countries

    Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO
    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 or...

    Last updated: November 12, 2025

    • CSV
    • importation
    • control
    • plant-based-food
  • Priority programmes with customs

    Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO
    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 campaigns...

    Last updated: November 12, 2025

    • CSV
    • importation
    • customs
    • priority-programme
  • Import controls for animal-based foods from third countries

    Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO
    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...

    Last updated: November 12, 2025

    • CSV
    • importation
    • control
    • animal-based-food
  • Foodstuff businesses

    Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO
    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 authority....

    Last updated: May 29, 2024

    • CSV
    • food
    • business
    • authorisation
    • export