Import controls for plant-based foods from third countries
Some high-risk plant-based foods from certain third countries are subject to temporary increased controls when entering Switzerland. These are carried out by the BVS at Geneva or Zurich ...
Import controls for animal-based foods from third countries
Animal-based food from third countries must be checked by the Border Veterinary Service on import into Switzerland. The checks are carried out at Geneva or Zurich airport. These data prov...
Priority programmes with customs
To ensure the safety of plant-based foods and commodities imported into Switzerland, the FSVO sets out a targeted priority programme every year. This consists of several campaigns in whic...
Animal health statistics
The FSVO publishes animal health statistics annually. This overview shows the occurrence of notifiable animal diseases and is based on the legal requirements. The aim is to provide a clea...
Monitoring wild birds for avian influenza (AI)
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious and acute viral disease that mainly affects poultry species such as chickens and turkeys. Wild birds are considered to be the natural reservoir...
One-time investment contributions for photovoltaic systems
Since 2014, photovoltaic installations have been supported by a one-off payment (EIV). Depending on the output, the type of plant and the date of commissioning, a one-off contribution is ...
overall energy statistics: Switzerland energy balance
Switzerland's energy balance provides information on domestic production, import / export, storage, conversion, own consumption, transport and grid losses and consumption of the various e...
Sectoral scenarios 2022-2060
The Offices for Spatial Development (ARE) and Energy (SFOE) have updated the sectoral scenarios in September 2025. These scenarios show the possible development of Switzerland's economic ...
Institutional Topography of Administrative Detention in Switzerland, 1933-1980
The data set comprises five directories of correctional and detention facilities and institutions in operation in Switzerland. The directories are dated to 1933, the 1940s, 1954, 1965, an...
Number of Minergie buildings per municipality
Minergie ensures quality assurance in the planning, construction and operating phases of buildings. The three well-known building standards Minergie, Minergie-P and Minergie-A ensure that...
Reference values for nutrient
Basierend auf einem wissenschaftlichen Bericht der «Haute école de santé de Genève» und der Stellungnahme der Eidgenössischen Ernährungskommission veröffentlicht das BLV nun die Schweizer...
Housing systems and installations
Mass-produced housing systems and installations may be placed on the market and sold in Switzerland only if they are licensed under the Swiss Animal Welfare Act. The Centre for Proper Hou...