Compulsory declaration of bread origin in Switzerland: what will change from 2025?

Since 1 February 2025, the declaration of country of production of bread is now compulsory and subject to fines for all Swiss bakeries, retailers and restaurants. The aim of this measure is to improve transparency for Swiss consumers, and to encourage more local and responsible production. All the professionals concerned must now bring their shops and stalls into compliance by specifying the country of origin of the bread sold.

In the case of dough pieces, it is the country of production that must be mentioned, not the country where they are baked or annealed. This requirement also applies to croissants, cinnamon rolls and other types of pastry. bakery products products. However, products with a shelf life of more than 30 days are not affected by this rule.

This requirement is in response to a desire by the authorities to combat deception about the origin of food products. The Federal Office of Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FOSV) says that this measure will provide consumers with better information and promote local products. For several years, imports of bakery and pastry products have increased. The compulsory written declaration of origin for bread and pastries provides customers with simpler, more transparent information, enabling them to choose Swiss products that are both local and responsible.

All establishments offering bread in bulk in Switzerland are required to display this information:

• Bakeries and retail
• Restaurantscafés and sandwich shops
• Markets and direct sales stands

Comply with Swiss bread display regulations, inform customers with clear price displays and origin of the bread while guaranteeing a clear aesthetic showcase and showcasing its products can be an additional burden for Swiss professionals.

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Edikio solutions are designed to be easy to learn: as soon as you receive your printer, you can start printing your own price labels without any difficulty or prior training. This means your customers are better informed and have all the information they need at their fingertips. 

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