¹ This chapter does not apply to water, whether ingested directly by animals or intentionally incorporated into animal feed.

² It is applicable subject to the order of 25 May 2011 concerning the disposal of animal by-products ¹ . ²

¹ Raw materials, compound foods and dietetic foods cannot be imported, put into circulation and used only:

A.

If they are safe;

B.

They have no direct adverse effects on the environment or animal welfare;

C.

They have no adverse effects on human or animal health;

D.

They do not pose a risk to human consumption of food derived from animals fed such food;

E.

If they are healthy, unaltered, loyal, suitable for their use and of merchantable quality.

^1bis For the release of raw materials, compound foods and dietetic foods whose development is based on the use of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with them, the provisions of The Nagoya Order of December 11, 2015 ¹ Are reserved. ²

² The Federal Department of Economics, Training and Research (DEFR) ³ Establishes technical provisions for impurities and other chemical determinants that the raw materials, compound feedingstuffs and dietetic foods must comply with.

¹ DEFR lists substances for which the import, release or use as animal feed is prohibited or restricted. These prohibitions and restrictions are also valid for primary production.

² The OFAG may amend the list referred to in para. 1, taking into account in particular the available scientific data, technological progress, attested information of the international market or the results of official controls.

³ DEFR sets the maximum content of feed additives in feedstocks and complementary foods.

¹ Any person who imports or puts into circulation a raw material, pure or mixed in a compound or dietetic food, that is not exempt from the obligation to advertise in para. 2, nor is it on the OFAG list according to para. 3, shall communicate to the OFAG within three months after the first importation or release the following particulars: ¹

A.

The name and address of the person or business who puts into circulation or imports the raw material;

B.

The name and, where appropriate, the specific labelling of the raw material;

C.

The description of the raw material and the process data for obtaining the raw material, if any, on the manufacturing process;

D.

The main nutrients in the raw material.

² DEFR sets out the raw materials that are not to be announced. It is based on the law of the European Union. ²

³ OFAG publishes a list of announcements made.

⁴ The name of a raw material listed in the catalogue of raw materials, as the case may be in a compound food or a dietetic food, may be used only if all the applicable provisions of the said catalogue are Respected.

⁵ A raw material appearing in the catalogue of raw materials which, according to the legislation on medicinal products would be considered to be a medicinal product, cannot be imported, put into circulation or used as a raw material for the Animal feed. The OFAG may provide for exceptions.

The establishment responsible for the labelling of feed shall provide to the OFAG upon request all information on the composition and properties of a product put into circulation by that establishment.

¹ The DEFR establishes the list of intended destinations and related nutritional characteristics, which give the right to the designation "dietary food for animals".

² A dietetic feed for animals cannot be put into circulation as such only if its destination is on the list of permitted destinations and if it meets the essential nutritional characteristics of the destination Specific.

³ The DEFR includes in the list, on its own initiative or on the basis of an application for approval, new nutritional destinations and related characteristics. The application may be submitted by a natural or legal person established in Switzerland; it must be transmitted to the OFAG and demonstrate that:

A.

The specific composition of the feedstock or animal feed responds to the intended nutritional destination;

B.

Raw materials or compound feedingstuffs meet the requirements of the specific nutritional destination;

C.

Raw materials and compound feedingstuffs do not adversely affect animal health, human health, the environment or animal welfare.

⁴ When amending the list of nutritional destinations of dietary foods, DEFR takes into account the corresponding list of the European Union (EU).

¹ The labelling and presentation of raw materials, compound foods and dietetic foods should not mislead the user, in particular as regards:

A.

The destination or characteristics of the feed, in particular its nature, method of manufacture or production, its properties, composition, quantity, durability and animal species or categories of animals to which it Is intended;

B.

The allocation to the food for animals of effects or characteristics that it does not possess or the declaration that it has special characteristics, whereas all comparable food for animals has the same;

C.

The conformity of the labelling with the catalogue of feed materials for animals referred to in Art. 9.

² Raw materials, compound and dietetic feedingstuffs sold in bulk or in non-enclosed packagings or containers shall be accompanied by a document containing all the prescribed labelling particulars.

³ Where raw materials, compound or dietetic feedingstuffs are offered for sale by means of distance communication, the labelling particulars required by this Chapter, with the exception of Indications of durability and those referred to in s. 15, para. 1, let. B, d and e, must be on the support of the distance selling or be provided by other appropriate means before the conclusion of a contract. The indications of durability and those referred to in Art. 15, para. 1, let. B, d and e, shall be made no later than at the time of delivery of the feed.

⁴ Only one date of minimum durability may be indicated for the raw material, the compound or dietetic feed, considered as a whole. It is determined on the basis of the shortest minimum durability of each component.

¹ The establishment responsible for labelling guarantees the presence and material accuracy of the labelling particulars.

² Companies in the feed sector shall ensure that all information provided by the establishments under their control meets the labelling requirements.

³ Companies in the animal feed sector shall ensure that the labelling particulars referred to in Art. 15 are transmitted from one end of the food chain to the other in all establishments under their control.

⁴ Animal feed companies responsible for a retail or distribution activity that do not have an impact on the labelling act diligently to help ensure compliance with the labelling requirements. Of labelling, in particular by not providing raw materials, compound or dietetic feedingstuffs for which they know or should have assumed, on the basis of information in their possession and as professionals, that they do not Do not meet these requirements.

¹ The labelling particulars referred to in Art. 15 are in their entirety in a prominent place on the packaging, in the container, on a label affixed to them or on the accompanying document provided for in Art. 12, para. 2, in a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible manner, at least in one of the official languages.

² The labelling particulars must be readily identifiable and cannot be concealed by other information. They are displayed in a color, font and size such that no part of the information is hidden or highlighted, unless such variation is intended to draw attention to warnings.

¹ A raw material, a compound or dietetic feed, can only be put into circulation if the following indications are provided in the context of labelling:

A.

The type of feedingstuffs: 'feedstuff for feedingstuffs', 'whole animal feed' or 'animal feed'. Depending on the case, the following expressions can also be used:

1.

Instead of "complete feed", the designation "full breastfeeding",

2.

Instead of "supplementary animal feed", the names "mineral food" or "feed of complementary breastfeeding",

3.

Instead of "whole animal feed" or "animal feed", the name "compound feed" for pet food other than cats and dogs;

B.

The name or name and address of the establishment responsible for the labelling;

C.

If required for its activity, the registration number of the establishment responsible for the labelling assigned in accordance with s. 48, para. 1 and 2 and 54, para. 1;

D.

The lot reference number;

E.

The net quantity, expressed in units of mass for solid and mass or volume units for liquid products;

F.

The list of feed additives, the declaration of which is mandatory on labelling, preceded by the heading 'additives';

G.

If intended, the moisture content.

² The DEFR sets out the additional labelling requirements for the different types of feed.

¹ The DEFR sets out the derogations for labelling.

² It prescribes the data and optional additional labelling that may accompany raw materials, compound and dietetic feedingstuffs.

¹ Raw materials, compound and dietetic feedingstuffs can only be put into circulation in closed containers or containers. Packages and containers shall be closed in such a way that the closure is impaired at the opening and cannot be reused.

² Raw materials, compound feedingstuffs and the following dietetic feedingstuffs may be put into circulation in bulk or in non-enclosed packages or containers:

A.

Raw materials with no specific nutritional objectives;

B.

Compound feedingstuffs obtained exclusively by the mixing of whole grain or fruit;

C.

Shipments between producers of compound feedingstuffs;

D.

Compound foods, including dietary foods, as well as raw materials with a specific nutritional destination, delivered directly from the production company to the end user;

E.

Deliveries of producers of compound or dietetic feedingstuffs to packers;

F.

Compound or dietetic feedingstuffs intended for the end user whose weight does not exceed 50 kilograms in so far as they come directly from a closed container or container;

G.

Blocks and stones to lick.

This Chapter does not apply to:

A.

Technological auxiliaries;

B.

Veterinary medicinal products, excluding coccidiostats and histomonostats used as feed additives.

¹ Feed additives (additives) may be imported, put into circulation, used or processed only if they are registered.

^1bis For the placing in circulation of feed additives and premixtures whose development is based on the use of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with them, the provisions of the Nagoya, December 11, 2015 ¹ Are reserved. ²

² Mixtures of additives may be sold to the end user if all the conditions of use provided for in the approval of each additive are met.

³ The DEFR sets out the general conditions for the use of additives and premixes for animal feed.

¹ Additives in accordance with Art. 25, para. 1, let. A to c, are registered if they are on the list of additives established by the DEFR. The DEFR takes into account the decisions of the EU in drawing up this list.

² The DEFR is included in the list of new additives on its own initiative or following a licence application.

³ It may lay down conditions for the import, release and use of additives.

⁴ If the conditions set out in Art. 148 A LAgr is completed, the DEFR can:

A.

Not add an additive to the list of approved additives;

B.

Delete an addendum from the list;

C.

Link the use of an additive to conditions.

⁵ By decision of a general nature, the OFAG may, for a maximum period of one year, authorize the release and use of the additives referred to in Art. 25, para. 1, let. A to c, which is not on the list of additives established by the DEFR in accordance with para. 1, provided that they are authorised within the EU and that the requirements of s. 28 are completed. ¹

¹ The OFAG may authorise, for scientific research purposes, the use, as additives, of unauthorised substances, with the exception of antibiotics.

² The DEFR determines the requirements for the application file.

³ Animals that have consumed additives authorized by para. 1 may only be used for the production of foodstuffs if the OFAG confirms that it will not result in adverse effects on human health.

¹ The additives defined in Art. 25, para. 1, let d and e, are authorized on the basis of an application for authorisation.

² The OFAG takes into account EU decisions on the granting of authorisation. It can limit the duration of authorization. It takes into account the duration of the authorisation set by the EU.

³ The authorization is personal and non-transferable.

⁴ Downstream merchants do not need a new authorization if an additive has been imported or released with an authorization.

⁵ The OFAG may attach requirements to the authorization and set out requirements for a post-release monitoring plan.

⁶ It may refuse to authorise an additive, cancel an existing authorisation or attach conditions or charges if the conditions laid down in Art. 148 A LAgr are completed.

⁷ It publishes a list of authorised additives. ^{1 2}

¹ The OFAG may provisionally authorize the use of an additive for a period of up to five years if the conditions laid down in Art. 24, para. 2, are fulfilled and it is proved that the additive is essential for the protection of animals; the OFAG bases its assessment on the data and generally known facts.

² The importation, release and use of limited quantities of compound feedingstuffs intended for pets containing additives designated in s. 25, para. 1, let. A to e, not registered in Switzerland, but authorised within the EU, may be authorised on a case-by-case basis by the OFAG. ¹

¹ Approval shall be granted if the applicant proves by means of the indications required under Art. 27, that the additive complies with any use of the requirements set out in para. 2 and has at least one of the characteristics referred to in para. 3.

² The additive should not:

A. ¹

Have an adverse effect on human or animal health or the environment;

B.

Be presented in such a way that it could mislead the user;

C.

Harm the consumer by altering the specific characteristics of products of animal origin or mislead the consumer as to the specific characteristics of products of animal origin.

³ The additive shall:

A.

Have a positive effect on the characteristics of feed;

B.

Have a positive effect on the characteristics of products of animal origin;

C.

Have a positive effect on the colour of fish or ornamental birds;

D.

To meet the nutritional needs of animals;

E.

Have a positive effect on the environmental consequences of animal production;

F.

Have a positive effect on the production, performance or welfare of animals, in particular by influencing the gastrointestinal flora or digestibility of feed; or

G.

Have a coccidiostat or histomonostatic effect.

¹ Depending on their functions and properties, additives are classified in one or more of the following categories:

A.

Category 1: Technological additives: all substances added to feed for technological purposes;

B.

Category 2: Sensory additives: all substances which, added to animal feed, improve or modify the organoleptic properties of animal feed or the visual characteristics of food derived from animals;

C.

Category 3: Nutritional additives: substances which have important nutritional properties, such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and derivatives of the ure;

D.

Category 4: Zootechnical additives: all additives used to positively influence the performance of healthy animals or the environment;

E.

Category 5: Coccidiostats and histomonostats.

² Within the categories referred to in para. 1, the additives are distributed in one or more functional groups according to the nomenclature established by the DEFR.

³ Where appropriate, in the light of developments in scientific knowledge or technological developments, categories of additives and additional functional groups may be established by the DEFR.

¹ Applications for approval or authorization are addressed to the OFAG.

² Applications for the approval of an additive by incorporation into the list according to Art. 20 may be made by a person or company whose domicile or head office, or a branch, is located in Switzerland.

³ Applications for authorization under s. 22 may be made by persons or undertakings whose domicile or head office, or a branch, is in Switzerland except an agreement that excludes this requirement.

⁴ If the application does not meet the requirements, the OFAG will provide the applicant with a period of time to complete it. If the required indications are not provided within that period, the application shall not be considered.

¹ The following documents and indications are to be submitted to the OFAG:

A.

The name and address of the applicant;

B.

The designation of the additive, a proposal for its classification by category and functional group under Art. 25 and its characteristics, including, where appropriate, purity criteria;

C.

A description of the method of obtaining and manufacturing, the intended uses of the additive, the method of analysis of the additive in feedingstuffs, taking into account the intended use and, where appropriate, the method of analysis intended for Determine the level of residues of the additive or their metabolites in foodstuffs;

D.

A description of the studies carried out and any other material available which shows that the additive meets the conditions of approval;

E.

The proposed conditions for the release of the additive, including labelling requirements and, where appropriate, specific conditions for the use and handling (including known incompatibilities), the contents In the supplementary feed of the animals and the animal species and categories to which the additive is intended;

F.

In respect of additives which, in accordance with the proposal referred to in paragraph (b), do not belong to the categories referred to in Art. 25, para. 1, let. A and b: a proposal for a post-release monitoring plan;

G.

A summary of the documents cited in the letter. A to f;

H.

If available, the complete dossier of the authorisation granted by the EU, the assessments already made by the EU, or any information exchanged in the framework of the EU authorisation procedure.

² The DEFR sets additional requirements for the establishment and submission of applications.

¹ The OFAG reviews applications to assess whether the conditions set out in s. 24 are completed.

² Where an additive is already registered in a country whose requirements are recognised as equivalent to those laid down in Switzerland, the results of the examinations carried out shall be taken into account as far as the case is concerned. Accompanying the application under s. 27, the certificate of approval of that country and a copy of the documents of the approval file.

³ The OFAG reviews the application according to the principles of risk analysis.

¹ Once an additive has been authorised, any person or party concerned who uses or puts into circulation this substance or a feed to which it has been incorporated, guarantees that any conditions or restrictions imposed on the The use and handling of the feed additive or feed is applied.

² Where post-release monitoring requirements have been imposed on the authorization holder, the authorization holder guarantees the performance of the monitoring and submits reports to the OFAG in accordance with the authorization. The holder of the authorisation shall immediately communicate to the OFAG any new information which may affect the assessment of the safety of use of the additive, in particular as regards the health sensitivities of categories Consumer specific. The holder of the authorisation shall immediately inform the OFAG of any prohibition or restriction imposed by the competent authority of any third country in which the additive is put into circulation.

¹ OFAG can control an approved additive at any time. It decides on the need for a review taking into account new scientific and technical discoveries and data from controls. The OFAG takes into account EU decisions in this field.

² The OFAG requests the authorization holder for all documents necessary for the control of the approval and provides a period of six months for the submission of documents.

³ If it comes to the conclusion that the conditions of approval laid down in Art. 24 are no longer satisfied, or if the information required under para. 2 are not provided, the OFAG revos the authorisation, withdraws the additive from the list of approved additives or adapts the list on the basis of the new information available. The OFAG takes into account EU decisions in this field. ¹

⁴ If the holder of the authorisation proposes an amendment of the conditions of approval by filing a request with the relevant information from the OFAG, the latter shall take into account the new elements and amend the existing authorisation On the basis of his examination.

⁵ If the OFAG revos an authorization or does not renew it, and if the grounds for revocation or non-renewal do not relate to an effect considered to be inadmissible and potentially dangerous, a time limit may be granted for disposal, Storage and release of inventory.

⁶ ... ²

¹ When a licence is renewed under s. 20, the DEFR takes account of the new EU decisions.

² The holder of a temporary authorization under s. 22 may submit an application for renewal of the authorization to OFAG. This application must be addressed to the OFAG no later than one year before the expiry date of the current authorization.

³ The applicant sends the following information and documents to the OFAG:

A.

A copy of the authorization to release the additif;

B.

A report on the results of post-release monitoring, if provided for in the authorization;

C.

Any other new information available concerning the assessment of the safety of use of the additive and the risks to animals, human beings or the environment related to the additive in question;

D.

Where appropriate, a proposal to amend or supplement the conditions of the initial authorisation, in particular the conditions for future control operations;

E.

Where appropriate, the dossier for the renewal of the authorisation filed in the EU.

⁴ Art. 26 and 28 apply to the renewal of authorizations.

⁵ Where, for reasons beyond the control of the applicant, no decision is taken on the renewal of an authorisation before the date of expiry of the authorisation, the period of authorisation of the product shall be automatically extended to What the OFAG makes a decision. Information on the extension of the authorisation shall be published.

⁶ Where the OFAG does not renew an authorization and the reasons for this decision do not affect any potential effects that are considered unacceptable, the OFAG may grant a time limit for the disposal, storage and release of the Stock in stock.

¹ No additives or premix of additives may be put into circulation without the labelling of the packaging or container. The producer, packer, importer, vendor and distributor are responsible for the labelling of the following information in a visible, clearly legible and indelible manner, at least in one of the official languages, for each Add-on contained in the product:

A.

The specific name of the addenda in accordance with the authorisations, preceded by the name of the functional group as mentioned in the authorisations;

B.

The name or social name and address or head office of the establishment responsible for the indications referred to in this Article;

C.

Net weight or, for liquid additives and premixes, either the net volume or the net weight;

D.

Where applicable, the approval number assigned to the establishment which manufactures or puts into circulation the additive or premix;

E.

The instructions for use and any safety recommendations concerning the use and, where appropriate, the specific requirements mentioned in the authorisation, including species and categories of animals to which the additive or the premix of additives Is intended;

F.

The identification number;

G.

The lot number and date of manufacture.

^1bis If the concentration of certain substances incorporated in an additive or premix poses a danger to the user within the meaning of the order of 5 June 2015 on chemicals ¹ , the safety recommendations arising from the said order must be made available to the purchaser. ²

² In the case of premixes, the paragraphs b, d, e and g do not apply to the incorporated additives.

³ As regards aromatic substances, the list of additives may be replaced by the words'mixture of aromatic substances'. This provision is not applicable to aromatics subject to quantitative limitation for use in animal feed and drinking water.

⁴ For premixtures, the term "premix" must appear on the label. The materials shall be indicated, in respect of the raw materials for animals, in accordance with Art. 15, and in cases where water is used as a medium, the moisture content of the premix shall be indicated. Only one minimum durability date may be specified for each premix considered as a whole; this date is determined on the basis of the durability date of the component that occurs most rapidly.

⁵ Additives and premixes may only be marketed in closed packagings or containers where the closure system is necessarily damaged at the opening and cannot be used again.

⁶ The DEFR sets the specific labelling requirements for premixtures and certain additives.

¹ The applicant may indicate which information it wishes to treat in a confidential manner because disclosure could significantly affect its competitive position. In such cases, verifiable justification must be provided.

² The OFAG determines, after consultation with the applicant, what information other than those referred to in para. 3 which should remain confidential and inform the applicant of its decision.

³ In no case shall they be regarded as confidential:

A.

The name and composition of the additive and, where appropriate, the indication of the production strain;

B.

The physico-chemical and biological properties of the feed additive;

C.

Conclusions on the results of the study on the effects of the additive on human or animal health and on the environment;

D.

Conclusions on the results of the study on the effects of the additive on the characteristics of products of animal origin and their nutritional properties;

E.

Methods for the detection and identification of the additive and, where appropriate, monitoring requirements and a summary of monitoring results;

F.

The information to be provided in order to protect human health, animal health or the environment.

⁴ If an applicant withdraws or has withdrawn its application, the OFAG respects the confidentiality of all commercial and industrial information, including research and development.

¹ Scientific data and other information contained in the application file required under s. 27 may not be used for the benefit of another applicant during the period of the authorisation, unless the latter has agreed with the previous applicant that such data and information may be used.

² The two applicants according to para. 1 shall make every provision to agree on a shared use of information, in order not to have to carry out toxicological tests on vertebrates again. If they fail to reach agreement in this area, the OFAG may decide on the use of the information; in so doing, it ensures a reasonable balance between the interests of the parties concerned.

³ At the end of the authorisation period, the results of the evaluation carried out on the basis of the scientific data and the information contained in the application dossier may be used wholly or in part by the OFAG for the benefit of another Applicant.

This Chapter does not apply to the retail sale of pet food.

Companies in the feed sector shall ensure that all stages of production, processing and distribution under their control are implemented in accordance with the legislation in force and the good Practices. In particular, they shall ensure that they comply with the applicable hygiene requirements.

¹ Animal feed companies and farmers may only use feed from establishments registered in accordance with Art. 47 or approved in accordance with Art. 48.

² Any person who produces, imports or puts into circulation animal feed shall take appropriate measures in the course of his activity so that the animal feed complies with the legal requirements, be of irreproachable quality and They are not tampered with due to improper hygiene conditions or inadequate packaging. Official controls do not release the duty of self-control.

³ Feed companies may use the guides provided for in Section 4 of this chapter to assist them in complying with their obligations under this chapter.

⁴ Companies in the feed sector who consider or have reason to believe that a feed imported, produced or put into circulation does not meet the requirements for the safety of feed Immediately withdraw the food in question from the market and inform the competent authorities. They shall inform the users of the food for animals of the reasons for the withdrawal and, if necessary, recall the feed produced already delivered where the other measures are insufficient to achieve a high level of protection of the Health.

⁵ The DEFR sets out the special obligations of undertakings in the animal feed sector concerning the various operations.

⁶ It may make provisions for the production of feed in an agricultural operation for use in the farm.

¹ Every person who produces, imports or puts into circulation food for livestock shall maintain a register in which the relevant indications for the traceability of feed are recorded.

² The DEFR may lay down requirements for the register.

³ The indications referred to in para. 1 must be kept for at least three years and submitted to the OFAG upon request.

¹ Animal feed companies that produce, import, transport, store or circulate feed must apply and maintain standard written procedures based on principles HACCP. This requirement also applies to holdings of primary production which must be registered or approved, in accordance with Art. 47, para. 2. ¹

² The procedures referred to in para. 1 is based on the following principles:

A.

Identify any danger that should be prevented, eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level;

B.

Identify critical points at which control is required to prevent or eliminate a hazard or to reduce it to an acceptable level;

C.

To establish, at critical points, the critical limitations that differentiate the acceptability of unacceptability for the prevention, elimination or reduction of identified risks;

D.

Establishing and implementing effective monitoring procedures for critical points;

E.

Establish corrective actions to be taken when monitoring reveals that a critical point is not under control;

F.

Establish procedures to verify the completeness and effectiveness of the measures described in the sub-section. A to e. Audit procedures are conducted periodically;

G.

Establish documents and records based on the nature and size of the animal feed business to demonstrate the effective application of the measures defined in the sub-section. A to f.

³ Companies in the feed sector are making the necessary changes according to para. 2 in the case of a modification in a product, in a process, or in any stage of production, processing, storage and distribution.

⁴ They may use, instead of guides on the application of HACCP principles, the guides of good practice developed in accordance with Art. 55.

⁵ The OFAG may provide relief in some cases.

¹ Companies in the animal feed sector must:

A.

Provide to the OFAG, in the form required, evidence that the procedures in place are in accordance with the principles set out in s. 44;

B.

Ensure that all documents describing procedures developed in accordance with s. 44 are constantly up to date.

² The OFAG shall take into account the nature of the animal feed business when establishing the requirements for the form of the evidence referred to in para. 1, let. A.

³ It may publish guides for the preparation of HACCP documents.

¹ In order to carry out its activities, any undertaking in the animal feed sector must be:

A.

Registered in accordance with s. 47; or

B.

Approved, where approval is required in accordance with s. 48.

² In the case of persons active in the primary production of feed, compulsory registration and the notification procedure shall be governed by the provisions of Art. 3 of the order of 23 November 2005 on primary production ¹ .

¹ Companies in the animal feed sector:

A.

Announce to the OFAG, for the purposes of registration or approval, in the form requested, all establishments under their control who are involved in any stage of production, processing, storage, transport or Distribution of feed;

B.

Provide the OFAG with up-to-date information on all establishments under their control, including by communicating any significant changes to the activities and any closure of an existing establishment.

² Farmers who produce on the farm of animal feed using additives for which a maximum value is applicable according to the type-approval or container premixes, shall advertise this activity to the OFAG for the purposes of Registration or registration.

¹ Every person who manufactures or puts into circulation one of the following feedingstuffs shall be approved by the OFAG:

A.

Additives:

1.

Nutritional additives,

2.

Zootechnical additives,

3.

Technological additives of the group of antioxygens for which a maximum content or other limitation of employment is fixed,

4.

Carotenoids and xanthophylls,

5. ¹

Coccidiostats and histomonostats;

B.

Premixes containing the following additives:

1.

Coccidiostats and histomonostats,

2.

Other zootechnical additives,

3.

Vitamin A and vitamin D,

4.

The trace elements of copper and selenium.

² Every person who manufactures, for circulation or for the exclusive needs of its operation, compound or dietetic food using additives or premixes containing the following additives shall be approved by the OFAG:

A.

Coccidiostats and histomonostats;

B.

Other zootechnical additives.

^2bis Every person who performs at least one of the following activities using oils and fats intended for entry into the feed composition shall be approved by the OFAG:

A.

Processing of raw vegetable oils, provided that the processing does not take place in an establishment which is under the legislation on foodstuffs;

B.

Manufacturing of fatty acids by oleochemical transformation;

C.

Biodiesel manufacturing;

D.

Mixture of oils or fats. ²

³ The OFAG will conduct the establishments if an on-site visit has shown that they meet the requirements set out in this order.

The registrations and approvals of establishments obtained in the countries with which Switzerland has concluded an agreement for the mutual recognition of animal feed legislation are deemed to be equivalent to the registrations and Approvals granted in Switzerland.

The OFAG temporarily suspends the registration or registration of an establishment for one, several or all of its activities when the establishment no longer meets the requirements. The suspension shall remain in effect until such time as the establishment complies with the prescribed conditions. If not completed within one year, s. 51 is applicable.

The OFAG revoked the registration or approval of an establishment for one or more of its activities:

A.

When the establishment ceases one or more of its activities;

B.

Where the establishment has not fulfilled the terms and conditions applicable to its activities for a period of one year;

C.

Where it detects serious irregularities or has been forced to halt production on several occasions in an establishment and the animal feed business is still unable to provide adequate guarantees in that regard Which concerns future production.

The OFAG shall amend on request the registration or approval of an establishment where it is shown that the establishment is in a position to carry out the additional activities desired.

¹ The OFAG does not normally conduct on-site visits under s. 48, para. 3, in the case of undertakings in the animal feed sector which act solely as traders, without holding the products in their installations.

² Such undertakings shall submit to the OFAG a declaration, in the form required, that the feed they put into circulation is in accordance with the conditions laid down in this order.

¹ The OFAG shall record in a national register the establishments registered under Art. 47 or approved under s. 48. Institutions shall obtain an individual identification number drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Annex V, Chapters 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 ¹ .

² It shall update the data relating to establishments registered in the national register referred to in para. 1 based on decisions to suspend, revoke or amend the registration or registration under s. 50 to 52.

³ It shall publish the national register of establishments referred to in para. 1.

¹ The OFAG encourages the development, dissemination and use of national guides on good practice in the animal feed sector and in the application of HACCP principles, in accordance with Art. 56.

² Compliance with national guides on good practice is optional.

¹ Animal feed sector representatives develop and disseminate national guides on good practice:

A.

After agreement with representatives of interested user groups;

B.

Taking into account the relevant use codes of the Codex Alimentarius .

² The OFAG evaluates national guides to ensure that:

A.

They have been developed in accordance with para. 1;

B.

Their content can be put into practice in the sectors concerned; and

C.

That their implementation be carried out in accordance with the s. 41, 42 and 44 and requirements for animal feed. ^.

³ It may, on request, validate the use of Community guides approved by the EU authorities provided that these guides have been submitted to it for approval in their full, non-abbreviated version.

⁴ It can approve codes of good practice in the area of labelling. The codes recognised by the EU are taken into account.

¹ As long as the EU has laid down a list of countries from which the import of feed is permitted, DEFR may publish an equivalent list of countries from which animal feed satisfactory to art. 7 or 19 can be imported.

² The OFAG may issue special requirements for the control of imported feed.

¹ DEFR may draw up a list of feedingstuffs which must be subject to enhanced controls and higher monitoring frequencies.

² It may determine that these feeds can only be imported from specified border crossings and that they must be announced in advance.

³ The OFAG may amend the list established by the DEFR in accordance with para. 1 provided that the corresponding EU list is also amended.

⁴ Lots of feed are released only when the results of the control are available and do not cause any dispute.

⁵ Lots of feed for which the required documents cannot be submitted or that do not meet the prescribed requirements are returned or destroyed.

Where an animal feed, even if it is intended for pets, poses a serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment, the OFAG may transmit this information to the authorities of the Member States of the EU Where an agreement provides for the mutual exchange of such information.