Ordinance on Food Control (LKV) - Subject Matter (LKV)

1. This regulation governs the execution of food inspection by the cantonal control authorities.

2. The provisions concerning food inspection in the areas of animal husbandry and slaughter are reserved.

1. Control Authorities Are

a) The Cantonal Chemist;

b) The Food Inspector;

c) The Food Controllers.

2. The control authorities are appointed by the Council of State and are under the supervision of the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

3. The Department of Health and Social Affairs is responsible for the training and continuing education of the control authorities.

1. The Cantonal Chemist leads the food control. They manage the cantonal laboratory and coordinate the activities of the control authorities.

2. The Food Inspector and the food controllers under their supervision conduct inspections, collect samples, and implement the necessary measures in accordance with federal law and the directives of the Cantonal Chemist.

3. The control authorities annually inform the municipalities about the activities of food control within their municipal area.

1. The cantonal execution authorities levy fees for their enforcement activities, insofar as the federal food law permits this.

2. The government council issues a fee schedule in this regard.

1. The canton reimburses the value of samples not contested, provided their purchase value reaches the minimum value established by the federal government.

2. The owner of the sample must declare at the time of sample collection whether they wish to receive compensation.

1. The cantonal chemist, in coordination with the Department of Health and Social Affairs, informs the public about the circulation of health-endangering foodstuffs and consumer goods and provides them with behavioral recommendations.

2. The operators of public water supply facilities inform their consumers about the quality of drinking water at least once a year.

1. Municipalities may appoint official mushroom inspectors for the control of non-commercially utilized mushrooms. The mushroom inspectors must meet the requirements set forth by federal law.

1. The supervisory authorities report violations of food law regulations to the public prosecutor's office. In minor cases, they may refrain from filing a criminal complaint and issue a warning to the responsible party.

2. The supervisory authorities seize items suitable as evidence on behalf of the public prosecutor's office and are authorized to search premises and containers for this purpose. They may request the assistance of the cantonal police.

1. Appeals against orders relating to measures under Articles 28 to 30 of the LMG may be filed with the Cantonal Chemist within five days. An appeal against the decision on the objection can be made to the Department of Health and Social Services within ten days.

2. Appeals against other orders of the supervisory authorities may be submitted to the Department of Health and Social Services within twenty days.

1. The Government Council may conclude agreements with other cantons regarding the establishment of joint supervisory bodies and the operation of joint laboratories.

1. Repeal

a) the Ordinance of October 1, 1931, concerning the Federal Act on the Trade of Foodstuffs and Consumer Goods;

b) the Ordinance of June 3, 1911, regarding the Cantonal Food Inspector;

c) the Ordinance of April 1, 1946, pertaining to the Federal Council's Decree of July 12, 1944, on the Conduct of Trade in Wine.

1. The Regulation of December 8, 1986, concerning the Health Act is amended as follows

2. The Regulation of November 20, 1989, concerning the Hospitality Industry Act is amended as follows