consumer protection
Swiss police warn Uber users about new impersonation scam
Swiss police are warning Uber users about a new scam involving criminals impersonating the ride-hailing platform.
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consumer protection
Why Switzerland is blocking 148 million unwanted calls
Swiss operators have dealt with more than 148 million suspected spam or spoofed calls this year.
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Switzerland
Swiss watchdog criticises “small flocks” egg advert
The Swiss Fair Trading Commission upheld a complaint against Suisse Garantie, ruling that its claim that Swiss eggs mainly come from small flocks gives consumers a misleading impression of farming conditions.
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animal welfare
Swiss parliament moves to curb trade in cruelly produced fur
Switzerland’s parliament has backed legislation to restrict imports and trade in fur produced through cruel practices. The measure still requires the House of Representatives to resolve minor differences before it can become law.
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online abuse
New Swiss helpline to support adults targeted by online hate
A new helpline for adults facing online hate and digital abuse will launch in German-speaking Switzerland on October 27. The service aims to provide immediate guidance and counselling as harassment increasingly moves across social media and digital platforms.
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cybersecurity
The Federal Office for Cybersecurity has warned that fraudsters injected malicious code into a food-delivery website, replacing Twint with a fake credit-card payment option. Customers who entered their details may have sent them directly to criminals, underscoring the risks of compromised legitimate websites.
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cybersecurity
The Federal Office for Cybersecurity has warned that fraudsters altered a food-delivery payment page to harvest credit-card details through a fake payment option. This practical consumer guide should explain how the skimming attack worked, how to spot warning signs and what victims should do after entering their details.
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food safety
Cadmium was detected in 67 of 90 commonly eaten Swiss food products tested by a consumer watchdog. Although none exceeded legal safety limits, the findings raise questions about cumulative exposure over time, since cadmium can accumulate in the body and damage the kidneys and bones.
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consumer protection
A new scam is targeting people with advertisements for unusually cheap Swiss public transport tickets.
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cybersecurity
Reports of scams impersonating Swiss police and other authorities fell by 75% after Switzerland introduced caller-identification measures for spoofed numbers from abroad. Cybersecurity officials nevertheless warn that AI is making fraud more targeted and convincing.
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public health
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office has launched an investigation into recalls of infant milk from major brands like Nestlé and Danone. The action follows reports of contamination by cereulid toxin and fifteen related cases of illness in Switzerland.
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health
After several babies presented symptoms of possible toxin exposure, Swiss authorities have launched an investigation into batches of infant formula. The move comes as French food multinational Danone expanded a precautionary recall of formula across multiple European countries.
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food safety
A 2024 federal monitoring report has found pesticide residues in nearly two-thirds of food samples in Switzerland. While most were within legal limits, ten samples, including apricots and strawberries, exceeded the maximum thresholds.
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finance
Thousands of Swiss investors face uncertainty as fund trading suspension enters fifth month, highlighting regulatory concerns in CHF1. 6 trillion industry.
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business
Vaud canton penalizes Nestlé for unauthorized use of activated carbon filters in Henniez mineral water production between 2008-2022.
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consumer protection
New Swiss regulation requires retailers to inform consumers about painful animal procedures in foie gras production, effective July 2025
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business
Swiss price watchdog mandates nearly 25% reduction in platform's commission rates, citing abusive pricing practices
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law
Federal Court ruling prohibits use of animal names for plant-based products, impacting food industry labeling practices nationwide.
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economy
Federal price supervisor announces focus on tech giants and banking giant UBS following record number of cases in 2024.
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economy
Switzerland's price supervisor announces focus on tech platforms and UBS market power following record case numbers in 2024.
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