Chapter 1: Aim, Scope and Definitions
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> Art. 3 Foodstuffs
Art. 2 Scope of application
1 This Act applies to:
- a.
- the manufacture, processing, storage, transport and offering of foodstuffs and utility articles;
- b.
- the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs and utility articles;
- c.
- the import, transit and export of foodstuffs and utility articles.
2 This Act also applies to agricultural production to the extent that it is for the manufacture of foodstuffs.
3 The same provisions apply to imported foodstuffs, provided this is not contradictory to international agreements.
4 This Act does not apply to:
- a.1
- foodstuffs and utility articles intended for personal use;
- b.
- substances and products subject to the legislation on therapeutic products; the food control inspectorate provisions applicable to the use of veterinary drugs are reserved.
5 In the event of any dispute relating to the applicability of legislation on foodstuffs or on therapeutic products to specific substances or products, the Federal Department of Home Affairs shall issue a ruling after consulting the authorities concerned.
1 Amended in accordance with No I of the Federal Act of 18 June 2004, in force since 1 March 2005 (AS 2005 971 972; BBl 2004 1455 1465)
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