Mandatory declaration of bread origin in Switzerland: what changes starting in 2025

New Features of This Swiss Bread Regulation

A Display Requirement for All Bread Sellers

As of February 2025, the country of production must be stated in writing for all sales of bulk bread in Switzerland, including:

• Whole loaves and slices served in restaurants
• Breads used for making sandwiches
• Pastries and other fine bakery products

Cookies and crackers are not included.

Regarding dough pieces, it is the country of production that must be mentioned, not the country where they are baked or rebaked. This obligation also applies to croissants, cinnamon rolls, and other similar bakery products. However, products with a shelf life of more than 30 days are not subject to this rule.

 

Who is Affected?

The mandatory display applies to all establishments offering bulk bread in Switzerland, including:

• Bakeries and retail businesses
• Restaurants, cafes, and sandwich shops
• Markets and direct sales stands

Why This New Regulation?

This requirement responds to the authorities' desire to combat deception regarding the origin of food products. The Federal Office of Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV) specifies that this measure will ensure better information for consumers and enhance local products. In recent years, imports of bakery and pastry products have increased. The mandatory written declaration for the origin of bread and pastries promotes more transparent and straightforward information for customers, allowing them to prioritize products of Swiss origin that are both local and responsible.

 

Consult the Swiss Federal Council’s foodstuffs ordinance

 

Comply with the Regulation with Edikio

Price Tags in Bakeries: Informing Your Customers Well

Complying with the bread display regulations in Switzerland, providing customers with clear price and origin displays, while ensuring an attractive showcase and prominent presentation of products, can be an additional burden for Swiss professionals.

The Edikio Price Tag printing kits have been designed to simplify the lives of merchants. They allow you to print your own bakery labels and effectively inform your customers: allergen information, origin of the bread and bakery products, etc.

 

Discover our tips for showcasing your products

 

Three Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

Edikio solutions are designed to be easy to use: as soon as you receive your printer, you can start printing your own price tags without difficulty or prior training. Your customers are better informed and have all the information they need at their fingertips.
To highlight the origin of the bread, choose one of our solutions:

• Edikio Access, the affordable all-in-one solution for creating and printing your price tags.
• Edikio Flex, the flexible all-in-one solution for creating and printing your price tags in standard (credit card) or long format.
• Edikio Duplex, the advanced all-in-one solution for creating and printing your price tags on double-sided cards.

Discover the solution that meets your needs!