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Last updated on 2026-07-01

FFCU

Federal Food Chain Unit

Bundeseinheit für die Lebensmittelkette

 https://www.blk.admin.ch  Bern

Activities
  • Risk management
Topics
Animal feed Animal health and welfare Drinking water Food ingredients Food supplements Plant health Plant protection products or pesticides Residues of veterinary medicinal products

On behalf of the FOAG and FSVO, the Federal Food Chain Unit (FFCU) audits the implementation and enforcement of national legislation by federal and cantonal authorities in the area of plant health, feed safety, food safety, animal health and animal welfare. The FFCU also prepares and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of the multi-annual national control plan (MANCP).