Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office

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Graureiher mit Vogelgrippevirus im Tierpark Bern aufgefunden

Results of the consultation: clear majority in favour of Swiss-EU package

On 5 December 2025, the Federal Council announced the results of the consultation on the package “Stabilisation and further development of Swiss–EU relations (Bilateral III). It noted that a clear majority supports the Swiss–EU package. It is expected to submit its message to the Parliament with the final texts of the decrees in March 2026.

Laurent Monnerat is the new Director of the FSVO

The FSVO is pleased to welcome Laurent Monnerat as its new Director. He took over from Hans Wyss, who entered retirement, on 1 August 2025. The FSVO wishes Laurent Monnerat a successful start in his position and thanks Hans Wyss for his many years of commitment to animal welfare and food safety.

Swiss-EU package: Federal Council opens consultation

At its meeting on 13 June 2025, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the Swiss-EU package. The new protocol on food safety strengthens consumer protection and plant and animal health. Read about the advantages at a glance.

Federal Council steps up fight against antibiotic resistance

The number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise all over the world. In order to ramp up the fight against antibiotic resistance, the Federal Council adopted the new One Health Action Plan for StAR 2024-2027 as part of the Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Strategy (StAR) on 26 June 2024 to ensure the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics to preserve human and animal health.

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Swiss-EU: the food safety protocol at a glance

A new food safety protocol has been negotiated with the EU, which provides for a common food safety area between Switzerland and the EU. Get an overview of the advantages and find out what the protocol means for Swiss producers, livestock owners and individuals.

CITES: Switzerland’s initial position for the CoP20

The 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) gets under way on 24 November. In 2025, 51 proposals will be discussed on the inclusion of endangered animal and plant species in the CITES appendices. Switzerland has reviewed the proposals – and taken an initial position.

“Act Now”: International awareness week on antimicrobial resitance

Between 18 and 24 November, the international community will be focusing on the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in order to raise awareness among the general public, experts and politicians. Switzerland will also be participating in this initiative.

New proposals for the international protection of endangered animal and plant species

The 20^th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) will take place in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) from 24 November to 5 December 2025. The proposals to the CITES appendices were announced at the end of June. The 185 contracting parties will decide on these at the conference. Switzerland will be represented by the FSVO.

Swiss Salt Study: data for research

On request, the data from the Swiss Salt Study 2022/23 will also be made available to external researchers.
These data, provided by the FSVO, are anonymised and may only be used for non-commercial, scientific purposes.

Research to successfully combat foot rot

Disinfectant foot baths are used throughout Switzerland to combat foot root. Two effective disinfectants with no undesirable side effects are in use. These were validated as part of studies initiated by the FSVO. Findings from research are needed in order to develop a successful, national programme to combat foot rot. Consequently, the FSVO is financing various studies on foot rot.

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