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A report from the Federal Inspectorate for High-Voltage Installations (ESTI) reveals that over 28% of electrical products inspected in 2025 had safety or formal defects. The findings have led to sales bans on 65 products, including chargers and home appliances, raising concerns about consumer safety.
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Public Health
An investigation by Solothurn's cantonal authorities has raised public health concerns after finding excessive pesticide residues in a third of vegetable samples from Asian grocery stores. The report has led to a criminal complaint against at least one importer.
Le News
Health
An investigation by RTS has revealed that infant formula sold in Switzerland contains traces of cereulide, a toxin known to cause vomiting and diarrhoea in babies, raising serious questions about current European food-safety thresholds and testing methods.
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Politics
Swiss lawmakers have approved measures to take tougher action against Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Temu and Shein. The new rules will require foreign online retailers to declare if their products do not meet Swiss safety standards, addressing concerns over non-compliant goods.
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Politics
The Swiss House of Representatives is taking action against Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein, whose products frequently fail to meet Swiss safety standards. New measures will require platforms to declare non-compliant goods and address customs practices that give them a competitive advantage.
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Health
An investigation by SRF has uncovered a growing practice where some Swiss doctors are allegedly demanding large cash payments from patients prior to operations, often without clear receipts or explanations. Patient advocacy groups report an increase in such cases, raising concerns about potential breaches of healthcare regulations.
Le News
Health
A new analysis has revealed that a majority of vegetables sold in Swiss stores are contaminated with toxic substances. The report raises concerns about food safety and the health implications for consumers in the country.
The Local Switzerland
Health
A recent analysis has revealed that a majority of vegetables sold in Swiss stores are contaminated with toxic substances, sparking concerns about food safety and agricultural practices.
The Local Switzerland
Health
A new report is raising public health alarms after finding that the majority of vegetables sold in Swiss stores are contaminated with toxic substances, sparking a debate on food safety standards and agricultural practices.
The Local Switzerland
Public Health
A cheese dairy in Schüpfheim, canton Lucerne, remains closed indefinitely following a salmonella contamination that prompted product recalls from major retailers Coop and Migros. Investigations are ongoing.
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Legal
In a significant ruling for the food industry, Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court has determined that the term 'milk' can only be legally applied to products of animal origin, forcing producers of plant-based drinks to revise their labeling.
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Transport
Alliance Swisspass has approved an average fare increase of 3. 9% to be implemented in December 2026. The transport industry cites persistent inflation and the need for network investment as the primary reasons for the first price hike in three years.
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Public Health
Coop and Migros have issued a national recall for various cheese products from the Landbrügg dairy due to potential salmonella contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume the affected items, which include several Brie varieties and cheese platters sold in March and April.
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Legal
In a landmark decision, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled that the term 'milk' is protected for animal-derived products. The court rejected an appeal from Danone over its 'This is not Milk' oat beverage, deeming the labeling potentially misleading to consumers.
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Public Health
Following a massive worldwide recall of infant formula, Swiss authorities have confirmed the presence of the cereulide toxin in two samples tested in Switzerland. The contamination is linked to a supplement added to formula to mimic breastmilk.
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Health
Swiss food safety authorities have detected the cereulide toxin in two samples of infant formula, following a series of product recalls by major manufacturers including Nestlé and Danone. The finding heightens concerns about the safety of baby food products on the market.
Le News
Public Health
An urgent investigation is underway in Switzerland to trace infant formula potentially contaminated with the toxin cereulide. The action follows reports of babies showing symptoms of illness, prompting authorities to collaborate with companies and foreign partners to identify and recall all affected products.
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Health
Swiss federal authorities are investigating a possible link between symptoms of illness in babies and infant formula potentially contaminated with the toxin cereulide. The effort to trace the contaminated raw material from a Chinese supplier is underway.
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Health
Swiss food safety authorities have launched an investigation into cereulide-contaminated infant formula after several babies fell ill. The probe is tracing raw materials from a Chinese supplier, connecting to a wider European recall by Danone.
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Food Safety
Inspections of 650 food transport vehicles across all 26 cantons found that 27% were in violation of food legislation, with 15% showing inadequate refrigeration, according to the Association of Cantonal Chemists.
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