1 All information relating to foodstuffs, consumer articles and cosmetics must correspond to the facts.
2 The presentation, labelling and packaging of products under paragraph 1 and their advertising must not mislead consumers. The provisions of the Trademark Protection Act of 28 August 19925 on indications of Swiss origin are reserved.
3 In particular any presentation, labelling, packaging and advertising that is liable to deceive consumers as to the manufacture, composition, condition, method of production, storage life, country of production, origin of the raw materials or components, particular effects or special value of the product is regarded as misleading.
4 In order to guarantee protection against deception, the Federal Council may:
- a.
- provide a description of foodstuffs and stipulate their designation;
- b.
- stipulate requirements for foodstuffs, consumer articles and cosmetics;
- c.
- issue labelling regulations for areas in which consumers as a result of the product or the form of trading may be especially liable to deception;
- d.
- recommend good manufacturing practices (GMP) for foodstuffs, consumer articles and cosmetics.
5 In order to implement international obligations, the Federal Council may make additional utility articles subject to the provisions of this Article.