The approval list shows which imported products are approved by Bio Suisse for marketing with the bud and under which conditions (regions of origin and any restrictions).
Not all approved products are effectively imported. The exact country of origin of the raw materials for the currently imported products can be found in the list
origin of imported bud raw products (only in German or French)
For non-approved / listed products, a license application (only in German or French) must be submitted to Bio Suisse.
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Olives mixed with feta |
Europe |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honey |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico). |
24.01.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
pdf with detailed justification follows in German and French
|
Honey |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
20.09.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Document only in German or French
Document
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brown trout whole, fresh (Salmo trutta fario) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Carp whole, fresh (Cyprinus carpio) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Char |
Europe |
rejected |
- |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
The decision is confidential because the Bio Suisse directive on fish for human consumption is currently being revised.
|
Eaglefish whole, fresh (Argyrosomus regius) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.04.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Fish sticks frozen (Pangasius hypophtalmus) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
04.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Gilthead seabream fillets fresh (Sparus aurata) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Filleting in the country of origin - Transport unpacked on ice |
26.02.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Gilthead seabream whole, fresh (Sparus aurata) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
03.04.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mussels (live) (Mytilus edulis) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
18.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pangasius fillet frozen (Pangasius hypophtalmus) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Tropical freshwater fish. Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Guidelines, Part II, Art. 5.7.3).
|
Pangasius portioned frozen (Pangasius hypophtalmus) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Tropical freshwater fish. Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Guidelines, Part II, Art. 5.7.3).
|
Pangasius whole frozen (Pangasius hypophtalmus) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Tropical freshwater fish. Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Guidelines, Part II, Art. 5.7.3).
|
Rainbow trout whole, fresh (Oncorhynchus mykiss) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Salmon fillet fresh (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific formulation approved for retail packaging |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
- currently hardly any / no production in CH
- pdf with detailed justification follows |
Salmon fillet frozen (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
- currently hardly any / no production in CH
- pdf with detailed justification follows |
Salmon portioned frozen (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
- currently hardly any / no production in CH
- pdf with detailed justification follows |
Salmon whole frozen (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Salmon whole, fresh (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - only simple processing in the country of origin |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Schlemmerfilet frozen (Pangasius hypophtalmus) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
04.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sea bass fillet fresh (Dicentrarchus labrax) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Filleting in the country of origin - Transport unpacked on ice |
26.02.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sea bass whole, fresh (Dicentrarchus labrax) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
15.07.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sea trout whole, fresh (Salmo trutta trutta) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- transport unpacked on ice - specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Shrimps frozen (Penaeus monodon, Metapenaeus ensis, Penaeus merguiensis, Penaeus vannamei) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Guidelines, Part II, Art. 5.7.3)
|
Smoked salmon (Salmo salar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
17.01.2020 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Tilapia fillet frozen (Tilapia spp.) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently hardly / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
Tropical freshwater fish. Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Bio Suisse guidelines, part II, chap. 5.7.3). |
Tilapia whole frozen (Tilapia spp.) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently hardly / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
Tropical freshwater fish. Fish production in closed rooms or recirculation systems is not permitted (Bio Suisse guidelines, part II, chap. 5.7.3). |
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Straw (bedding) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mayonnaise |
Europe |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Mustard |
Europe |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Pesto Rosso |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.04.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with main ingredients from Italy
|
Pesto Rosso (Vegan) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.04.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with main ingredients from Italy
|
Pesto Verde |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.04.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with main ingredients from Italy
|
Pesto Verde (Vegan) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with main ingredients from Italy
|
Salad dressing |
Europe |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Soy sauce |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland and Europe currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4-grain wafers with sesame seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Cookies and cookies filled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Grissini |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Ladyfingers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
26.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Mini rice cakes milk chocolate |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Mini rice cakes with honey |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Mini rice wafers dark chocolate |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Multigrain toast with spelt |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Rice wafers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sesame pretzel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Spelt mini pretzel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Spelt waffles |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Stroopwafels |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Wheat toast light |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
09.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Wholemeal toast |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baby and toddler food |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
09.09.2022 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 cereals drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Almond drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Europe / MAS |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Cashew drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Chickpeas drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Europe / MAS |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Hazelnut drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Europe / MAS |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Oat drink (with and without other ingredients) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.04.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Quinoa drink (with and without other ingredients) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Rice drink (with and without other ingredients) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Soy drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
26.10.2020 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Soybean extract |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amaranth |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Barley (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Barley (fodder) |
Europe |
approved |
- |
15.09.2023 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Barley flakes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Brewing malt / products |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Buckwheat peeled |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
Peeling allowed outside CH |
before 2020 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Buckwheat peeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Peeling allowed outside CH |
before 2020 |
31.12.2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Buckwheat unpeeled |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Buckwheat unpeeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Bulgur |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
pending |
in review |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Corn - grain corn (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
04.05.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Corn flour (baby food) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
17.12.2018 |
until 31.12.2020; reassessment if required |
Not yet available
|
Corn grits |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Corn grits |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Corn starch |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Couscous |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Production durum wheat semolina only in Switzerland and Italy |
10.03.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Crunchy Müesli (gluten-free) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
27.07.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Durum wheat |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Durum wheat |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Einkorn |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Emmer |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Green spelt |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Kamut |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule) |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Native Crop: Cultivation in traditional growing countries by smallholders.
Production in Europe / MAS feasible but not unproblematic. Differences in location (soil, altitude, precipitation, average temperatures) between Andes and Europe not yet sufficiently researched. |
Liquid malt diastatic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
11.04.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Maize - corn in grains (food grain) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Malt extrudate |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Millet |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Millet peeled (baby food) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
16.07.2018 |
until 31.12.2020; reassessment if required |
Not yet available
|
Naked oats (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Oat bran |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Oat fiber |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Oat wholemeal flour (gluten-free) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
27.07.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Oatmeal |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Oatmeal (gluten-free) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
27.07.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Oats (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Oats (fodder) |
Europe |
approved |
- |
15.09.2023 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pasta di Gragnano IGP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from the Italian provinces of Gragnano (IGP = protected designation of origin) - specific recipe approved |
16.12.2022 |
Until revocation |
IGP = Protected Designation of Origin (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Potato starch |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
07.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Quinoa |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru) |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Quality in Europe / MAS not as high as from the highlands in Bolivia / Peru / Ecuador. Important source of income for small farmers.
Approved farms from Bolivia are all Fairtrade certified. |
Rice, typical Asian varieties (generally long-grain rice; fragrant and perfumed rice such as basmati, jasmine) |
Overseas |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only in sub-tropical / tropical climates (partially, depending on variety);
Cultivation of typical Asian rice varieties such as Basmati in CH / Europe / MAS would be neither authentic nor competitive. |
Rice, typically European varieties (generally round-grain and medium-grain rice; risotto, rice pudding, paella rice varieties such as Carnaroli, Selenio, Bomba, Venere) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rice, various long-grain rice varieties (e.g. top long-grain rice, long-grain parboiled, patna rice) |
Overseas |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Rice, various long-grain rice varieties (e.g. top-quality long-grain rice, long-grain parboiled, patna rice) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rice, various round and medium grain rice varieties (e.g. glutinous rice, sushi rice, balilla) |
Overseas |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Rice, various round and medium grain rice varieties (e.g. sticky rice, sushi rice, balilla) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rye (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
according to regulations organic bread cereals |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Rye (feed) |
Europe |
approved |
- |
15.09.2023 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Rye bran |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Rye malt swelling flour |
Europe |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
04.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Spelt (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
according to regulations organic bread cereals |
04.05.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Spelt (edible) hulled / peeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
2010 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Spelt (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Spelt bran |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Spelt husks |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Triticale (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
according to regulations organic bread cereals |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Triticale (fodder) |
Europe |
approved |
- |
15.09.2023 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Wheat (edible) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
according to regulations organic bread cereals |
04.05.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Wheat (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
according to regulations organic bread cereals |
04.05.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Wheat (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Wheat bran |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Wheat gluten |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Only one manufacturer in Switzerland
|
Wheat gluten hydrolyzed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Wheat starch |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Wheat swell flour |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Wheat swell starch |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Only one manufacturer in Switzerland
|
Wild rice |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
no occurrence in Europe / MAS (cultivation in Finland in small quantities)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chocolate bar 100% cocoa content |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
Cocoa from smallholder cooperatives |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2032 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa beans |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa butter |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
31.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa mass / liquor |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
31.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa nibs |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa powder |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
31.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cocoa shells |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
31.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coffee |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coffee capsules |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
17.01.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
Coffee capsules were basically allowed in 2020 (see report and study on sustainability (link: https: / /www.bio-suisse.ch / de / biosuisse-erleben / blog / posts / 2020 / 11 / wie-nachhaltig-sind-kaffeekapseln-aus-alu.html)). - Production of aluminum coffee capsules not possible in Switzerland.
|
Coffee cherries dried (Cascara) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coffee soluble |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Almond oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
29.04.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Coconut oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Gold of pleasure oil (Camelina sativa) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Hemp oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Linseed oil (Linum usitatissimum) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Macadamia oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Olive oil ( Small containers) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
14.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Olive oil (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Olive oil with spices |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
06.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Not yet available
|
Palm fat / oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Palm kernel oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Palm stearin |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Palmolein |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pine nut oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pumpkin seed oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rapeseed oil cold pressed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rapeseed oil deodorized |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rapeseed oil raw |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rapeseed oil refined |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sacha Inchi Oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in sub-tropical / tropical climates.
|
Sesame oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sunflower oil HO |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sunflower oil deodorized |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sunflower oil refined |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sunflower oil standard (cold pressed) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dairy products / Cheese |
Europe |
restricted approved |
only a few cheeses of protected origin are permitted; individual clarifications necessary |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Feta AOP whole / cubes |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from Greece (AOP = protected origin) - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
2008 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Gorgonzola DOP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from the Italian regions of Lombardy, Piedmont (DOP = Protected Designation of Origin). - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
2014 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Manouri AOP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from Greece (AOP = protected origin) - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
18.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from certain provinces in southern Italy (PDO = Protected Designation of Origin). - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
13.05.2020 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
Document
|
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from certain provinces in northern Italy (DOP = protected origin) - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
2018 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Taleggio DOP |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only from the Italian regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto (DOP = Protected Designation of Origin). - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
2014 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chanterelles fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Chanterelles frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dried morels |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Herb mushrooms fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
for cultivated mushrooms: Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Morels fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mushroom powder / granules dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
23.06.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mushrooms fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
for cultivated mushrooms: Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Mushrooms frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- for cultivated mushrooms: Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Oyster mushrooms / mushrooms fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
for cultivated mushrooms: Bio Suisse single import permit required |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Porcini mushrooms dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Porcini mushrooms fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Porcini mushrooms frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Porcini powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Shii-take fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
for cultivated mushrooms: Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Egg white powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Eggs fresh (for processing) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Whole egg pasteurized |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Whole egg powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bergamot oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Celery oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cinnamon oil (bark and leaves) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Geranium oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Ginger / ginger grass oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Special conditions required for good quality (sub-tropical / tropical locations with high rainfall); cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS basically possible, approval from overseas is therefore already being reviewed again in 2024.
|
Grapefruit peel oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lavender oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon peel oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemongrass oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lime peel oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Mint oil (Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Neroli oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange peel oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Palmarosa oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Patchouli oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Petit grain (oil) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Rosemary oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sea buckthorn oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine peel oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Vanilla oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Vetiver oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alfalfa / hay (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only as bedding or for feeding to non-ruminants |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Field beans (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Green flour pellets |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only as bedding or for feeding to non-ruminants |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Hay (bedding) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only as bedding or for feeding to non-ruminants |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Linseed cake (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse Guidelines Part V, Directive 2.1.4 |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Lupine pellets (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Lupine seeds (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Oat cream (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Potato protein (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse Guidelines Part V, Directive 2.1.4 |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Protein peas dried (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Rapeseed cake (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse Guidelines Part V, Directive 2.1.4 |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sesame cake (feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse Guidelines Part V, Directive 2.1.4 |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Silage (hay, alfalfa and corn) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only as bedding or for feeding to non-ruminants |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Soybean cake (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Soybean cake meal (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Soybean meal (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Soybean oil (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Soybeans raw (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Soybeans toasted (forage) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Stillage (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sunflower cake (animal feed) |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse Guidelines Part V, Directive 2.1.4 |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Whole corn pellets |
Europe |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only as bedding or for feeding to non-ruminants |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aceto Balsamico rosso IGP |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only from the Italian provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IGP = Protected Designation of Origin) - specific formulation approved for retail packaging |
07.04.2020 |
Until revocation |
AOC / DOP product (cf. Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Condimento Bianco |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific formulation approved for retail packaging - Main ingredient only from Italy |
17.03.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH, product typical of origin
|
Crema all'Aceto Balsamico IGP |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only from the Italian provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IGP = Protected Designation of Origin). - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
21.06.2018 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Red wine vinegar raspberry |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
25.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Production in Switzerland not possible or only possible to a limited extent
|
White wine vinegar with tarragon |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
25.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Production in Switzerland not possible or only possible to a limited extent
|
apple vinegar |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
-specific recipe approved -raw material if possible CH-Knospe apples, otherwise Bio Suisse single import permit necessary |
02.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aronia juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.06.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cranberry concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberry juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberry juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cranberry juice frozen from wild collection |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cranberry nectar |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Currant juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Elderberry concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Elderberry juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Fruit juices HPP |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only for tropical fruits from overseas |
27.01.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
- The production of HPP juices in this volume is not possible in CH.
- Juice production in the country of origin and / or directly on arrival in Europe ecologically sensible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2) |
Grape juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Grapefruit juice |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- applies to grapefruit juice fresh, aseptic, -concentrate and / or frozen. - only for juice from fruits of producer groups (no large plantations) |
05.11.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Document only in German or French
Document
|
Grapefruit juice |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
applies to grapefruit juice fresh, aseptic, -concentrate and / or frozen |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Kiwi juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Lemon juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon juice concentrate aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon juice concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lime juice aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Lime juice frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Manadrin juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mango juice aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Basically possible in Europe / MAS but currently no offer. Mangoes are traditionally grown in tropical areas and are an important export product for developing countries.
|
Orange juice |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- applies to grapefruit juice fresh, aseptic, -concentrate and / or frozen. - only for juice from fruits of producer groups (no large plantations) |
21.02.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Document only in German or French
|
Orange juice |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
applies to orange juice fresh, aseptic, -concentrate and / or frozen |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pineapple juice aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pomegranate juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pomegranate juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Raspberry concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rhubarb juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sea buckthorn juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Strawberry concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Strawberry juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tangerine juice concentrate aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine juice concentrate frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine juice fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine juice frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
passion fruit juice / passion fruit juice frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acai berries dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Acai berry puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Amla dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Andean berry, physalis dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Not very suitable for cultivation in Europe / MAS: short-day plant, which above the tropics induces flowers only in late summer --> production period extremely short and yields too low for commercial cultivation.
However, cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS possible, new varieties may be commercially interesting in the future. |
Andean berry, physalis fresh |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Not very suitable for cultivation in Europe / MAS: short-day plant, which above the tropics induces flowers only in late summer --> production period extremely short and yields too low for commercial cultivation.
However, cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS possible, new varieties may be commercially interesting in the future. |
Andean berry, physalis frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Not very suitable for cultivation in Europe / MAS: short-day plant, which above the tropics induces flowers only in late summer --> production period extremely short and yields too low for commercial cultivation.
However, cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS possible, new varieties may be commercially interesting in the future. |
Apple fiber / granules / grit / powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple puree aseptic (can, glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
-specific recipe approved -raw material if possible CH-Knospe apples, otherwise Bio Suisse single import permit necessary |
07.07.2023 |
Import only allowed until 31.05.2024 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple puree aseptic (cup) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
-specific recipe approved -raw material if possible CH-Knospe apples, otherwise Bio Suisse single import permit necessary |
07.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple puree aseptic (squeeze pouch) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
22.09.2022 |
- |
Production in Switzerland possible at several processors
|
Apple puree with apricot aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
-specific recipe approved -raw material if possible CH-Knospe apples, otherwise Bio Suisse single import permit necessary |
07.07.2023 |
Import only allowed until 31.05.2024 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple puree with mango aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material if possible CH-Knospe-apples, otherwise Bio Suisse single import permit necessary |
07.07.2023 |
Import only allowed until 31.05.2024 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple rings / slices / cubes dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple rings / slices / cubes fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apple rings / slices / cubes frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apples fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apricot cubes dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Apricot cubes frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Apricot kernels |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Apricot paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
01.03.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Apricot puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Apricots dried (bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
20.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Apricots dried (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Apricots fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Apricots frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Araza frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Aronia berry frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required for all cultivated berries and cherries for fresh consumption - only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.06.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Avocado pulp frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Avocados |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only April - December (if demand cannot be covered by supplies from Europe / MAS) |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Avocados |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Banana powder, granules |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Banana puree / cubes / slices frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation possible in southern Mediterranean countries, but currently not in desired quality, quantity and continuity.
|
Banana puree aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation possible in southern Mediterranean countries, but currently not in desired quality, quantity and continuity.
|
Bananas |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation possible in southern Mediterranean countries, but currently not in desired quality, quantity and continuity.
|
Bananas dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation possible in southern Mediterranean countries, but currently not in desired quality, quantity and continuity.
|
Berry mix fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required for all cultivated berries and cherries for fresh consumption. |
pending |
in review |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Berry mix frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Berry mix frozen (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Berry mixture freeze dried (Portion bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
12.05.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Berry mixture freeze dried (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
20.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blackberries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blackberries freeze dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
22.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blackberries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Blackberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Blackberry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Blueberries (cultivated) dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberries (cultivated) fresh |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
28.03.2022 |
- |
- Fresh cultivated blueberries can be grown in Switzerland and Europe (seasonally) and should therefore not be awarded the bud for credibility reasons from overseas.
- pdf with detailed justification follows |
Blueberries (cultivated) fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Blueberries (wild collection) dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberries (wild collection) fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberries freeze-dried (wild collection) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberries frozen (cultivation) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Blueberries frozen (wild collection) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberries puree frozen (wild collection) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Blueberry puree frozen (cultivation) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Candied oranges |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Capers (pickled) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Carambola fresh |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Carambola frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Carambola pulp frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cassis frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Clementines / Mandarins fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Clementines / Mandarins processed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cranberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cranberry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cranberry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Currant puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Currants freeze-dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
20.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Currants frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Date cubes / powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Date paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dates with and without stone dried (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dates with stone dried (bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
20.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dried plums |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Dried rose hips |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Dried rose hips |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Dried wild apple |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Elderberries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Elderberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Fig paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
01.03.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Figs / -cubes dried (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Figs / -cubes dried (cardboard tray with plastic film) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
28.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Figs / -dice dried (bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
20.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Figs fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Figs frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Forest blackberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Fresh melons |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Fruit bar apricot-almond |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Fruit bar mango |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Fruit bars / balls |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
17.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Fruit flakes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Fruit mixture dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Gooseberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Gooseberry puree frozen (Annona muricata) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Grapefruit fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Grapefruit peels |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Grapefruit peels frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Grapefruit pulp frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Grapes fresh |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
09.07.1905 |
- |
Not yet available
|
Grapes fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Guava puree aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Guava puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Jackfruit canned |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Kiwi fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Kiwi fresh |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
02.06.2023 |
- |
pdf with detailed justification follows
|
Kiwi puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Kumquat |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon cells pressed frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon peels dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Lemon peels frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon segments / cubes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemons fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Limes |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Litchi puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
In Europe / MAS no lychee production for processing.
|
Mango cubes frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Basically possible in Europe / MAS but currently no offer. Mangoes are traditionally grown in tropical areas and are an important export product for developing countries.
|
Mango pulp aseptic |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Basically possible in Europe / MAS but currently no offer. Mangoes are traditionally grown in tropical areas and are an important export product for developing countries.
|
Mango puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Basically possible in Europe / MAS but currently no offer. Mangoes are traditionally grown in tropical areas and are an important export product for developing countries.
|
Mangos dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Basically possible in Europe / MAS but currently no offer. Mangoes are traditionally grown in tropical areas and are an important export product for developing countries.
|
Mangos fresh |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Mangos fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mirabelle plums / Reneclauden fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Mirabelle plums / Reneclauden frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Mulberries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Nectarines fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Olive tapenade |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
14.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with regional ingredients
|
Olives fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Olives in brine (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - applies to olives whole, olives pitted, olives stuffed, olives sliced |
07.04.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Olives processed in brine (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - specific recipe approved - Raw material only from Puglia / Italy |
08.03.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange cells pressed frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only for juice from fruits of producer groups (no large plantations) - only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange cells pressed frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange peels dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Production in Europe / MAS basically possible but still hardly available. Simple processing such as e.g. drying on site --> increase in value added
|
Orange peels frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange pulp |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Orange segments / cubes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Oranges fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Papaya dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2032 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Papaya dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2032 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Papaya fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Passion fruit |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Passion fruit puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Peach pieces frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Peach puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Peaches fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Peaches frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Pear cubes frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pear dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pear powder,-granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pear puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pears fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pears fresh |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
16.03.2023 |
- |
Pears fresh can be grown in Switzerland and Europe (seasonally) and should therefore not be awarded the bud for credibility reasons from overseas.
|
Persimmon fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Pineapple cubes frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pineapple dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pineapple fresh |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pineapple processed in its own juice (glas) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pineapple puree frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Plum cubes dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Plum puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Plums dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Plums fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Plums fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Plums frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Plums frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pomegranate puree aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pomegranate puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pomegranates |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Prickly pear puree |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Prickly pear puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Quince puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Quinces dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Quinces fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Quinces frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raisin paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Raisins / Sultanas |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberries freeze-dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Raspberries frozen (Folded box) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Raspberries frozen (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberry semolina frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rhubarb frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Customs protection - only simple processing in the country of origin |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Rose hips |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rose hips frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sea buckthorn frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sea buckthorn puree aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sea buckthorn puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sloes fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Soft plums (bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing in the country of origin of the plums - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
04.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sour cherries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sour cherries freeze dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
22.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sour cherries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sour cherries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Sour cherries in sugar water |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
14.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sour cherry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Strawberries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Strawberries freeze dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
22.02.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Strawberries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Strawberries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Strawberry puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sweet cherries dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sweet cherries fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Sweet cherries frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.11.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Sweet cherries puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Tangerine cells frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine peel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tangerine pulp frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Almond paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- raw material only from Europe / MAS - specific recipe released |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Almond protein powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
29.04.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Almonds processed |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Fairtrade certified smallholder group in Pakistan |
07.04.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Document only in German or French
Document
|
Almonds processed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Almonds unprocessed |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Fairtrade certified smallholder group in Pakistan |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Document only in German or French
Document
|
Almonds unprocessed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bitter almonds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bitterless almonds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Brazil nuts |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cashew |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cashew processed (ground, granulated, roasted, blanched, paste, broken, shaved) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Chestnut meal / broken chestnuts frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chestnut puree frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chestnuts |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chestnuts frozen (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
15.07.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Chestnuts frozen (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Coconut cream |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut flour |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut milk |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut milk powder |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut rasps, chips, strips |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut water |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
23.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconut water with fruit juice |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Coconuts whole |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Ground pine nuts |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Hazelnuts processed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Hazelnuts processed |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Azerbaijan) - only simple processing in the country of origin |
15.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Hazelnuts unprocessed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Hazelnuts unprocessed |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Azerbaijan). |
15.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Macadamia butter |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Macadamia nuts |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
02.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Peanuts |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Fairtrade certified smallholder groups in China |
18.09.2017 |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Peanuts |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pecans |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Production in EMAS basically possible but no offer.
Permanent culture, therefore build-up longer term. |
Pine nuts |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pistachios |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pistachios processed (ground, granulated, roasted, blanched, paste, pieces, sliced) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
01.03.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sacha Inchi |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in sub-tropical / tropical climates.
|
Walnuts frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Walnuts whole / processed |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
08.02.2023 |
- |
pdf with detailed justification follows
|
Walnuts whole / processed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chickpeas cocoa spread |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Chickpeas (main ingredient) must come from Sicily |
03.11.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meat, meat products, meat preparations |
Europe |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Brown mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Chia |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Chia |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Peru) |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Native crop in North and Central America, which have long tradition of cultivation and consumption.
Approved farm is a smallholder group. |
Hemp seed / -seeds peeled |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Hemp seed / -seeds peeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Hemp seed / -seeds unpeeled |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Hemp seed / -seeds unpeeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Linseed |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Linseed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Linseed protein |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Poppy seed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Pumpkin seed protein powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Pumpkin seeds |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Pumpkin seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Rapeseed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sesame |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sesame |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sesame hulled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sesame hulled |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sesame paste Tahini |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Production only in the country of origin of the sesame seed |
05.02.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Sunflower protein |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sunflower seeds HO unhulled |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sunflower seeds hulled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sunflower seeds peeled |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Sunflower seeds standard unhulled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Yellow mustard seeds (Sinapis alba) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cacti / Succulents |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cut flowers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Ornamental plants in pot |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Twigs |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All'Italiana (Mill) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Allspice |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Caraway (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Caraway (seeds) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cardamom ground |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cardamom whole |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Chili powder / flakes / granules |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Chili powder / flakes / granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chili whole dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Cinnamon ground (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cinnamon powder |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cinnamon sticks (plastic bag) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Clove powder |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cloves |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Cloves whole (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Coriander ground (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Coriander seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Curcuma juice frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Curry medium hot (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Exotic pepper mix (mill) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Galangal |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Garlic granulated (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Ginger (whole and pieces) fresh |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Special conditions required for good quality (sub-tropical / tropical locations with high rainfall); cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS basically possible, approval from overseas is therefore already being reviewed again in 2024.
|
Ginger dried (powder / cut / slices) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Special conditions required for good quality (sub-tropical / tropical locations with high rainfall); cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS basically possible, approval from overseas is therefore already being reviewed again in 2024.
|
Ginger ground (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Ginger pulp / juice / crush / pieces aseptic and frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Special conditions required for good quality (sub-tropical / tropical locations with high rainfall); cultivation in CH / Europe / MAS basically possible, approval from overseas is therefore already being reviewed again in 2024.
|
Herb salt (Spreader) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
04.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Herbal salt (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Italian herbs (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Juniper berries |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Juniper berries dried (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Lemon pepper (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Mace / Nutmeg |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Nutmeg ground |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Nutmeg shells ground |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Nutmeg whole |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Nutmegs whole (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Onions chopped (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Paprika mild (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Paprika powder / flakes / granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pepper black (whole and ground) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pepper black whole (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pepper green (whole and ground) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pepper green in salt water |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pepper pink (whole and ground) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pepper white (whole and ground) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Pepper white whole (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Provencal spice mix (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Psyllium / -shale light |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
16.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2032 |
Psyllium husks bright traditionally come from India / Pakistan. Hardly any industry in Europe. No competition with European black psyllium.
|
Psyllium / husks black |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Saffron ground (blister) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
28.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Saffron threads dried (blister, plastic box) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe approved for retail packaging - only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Saffron threads dried (bulk) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Spice mix pizza (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Spice mixtures |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Star anise |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Sweet wood |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Turmeric (whole and pieces) fresh |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Turmeric ground (glass) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Turmeric powder / cut / slices |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Vanilla powder / pieces |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Vanilla whole |
Overseas |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Cultivation only possible in tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethanol |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
10.11.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Grappa |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheat germinated |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cuttings ornamental plants (incl. perennials and woody plants) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Flower bulbs |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Other organic than CH bud only with permission |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Food cuttings (incl. berries and fruit) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines Part II, Art. 2.2.3.1: Priority CH bud over import bud (for availability see organicXseesd.ch). - Incentive taxes for berries and fruit |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Onion cuttings (food) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Other organic than CH bud only with permission |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Plant garlic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seed potatoes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
-Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 -For availability see organicxseeds.ch -Steering levies - only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seeds arable farming fodder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Partly incentive taxes for fruit |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seeds arable farming food |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Incentive taxes if there is CH organic seed production (on trade level) |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seeds ornamental plants |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seeds sprouts (excl. mung beans) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Seeds mung bean sprouts: see dried mung beans (also as sprout seeds) |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Seeds vegetables (various) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Young plants (grown from seed) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse guidelines part II, chapter 2.2 - Availability see organicxseeds.ch - Other organic than CH bud only with permission |
08.09.2020 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aniseed |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Basil dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Basil dried (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Basil fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Basil frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bay leaves dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bay leaves dried (plastic bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bear's garlic fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Bear's garlic frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Birch leaves dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Birch leaves frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Black cumin seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Black tea |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
pending |
in review |
Produced in Europe / MAS but not in the qualities required in CH.
|
Blackberry leaves dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Blackberry leaves fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Blackberry leaves frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Borage dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Borage fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Borage frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Burdock root dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Camomile flowers dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Camomile flowers fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Camomile flowers frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2023 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Celery leaf dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Celery leaf fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Celery leaf frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Chervil dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chervil fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chervil frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chives dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
24.01.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chives fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chives frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Coriander leaves dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Coriander leaves fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Coriander leaves frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Cornflowers dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
24.01.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cornflowers frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Curry leaves dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Dandelion root dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dill dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dill dried (glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
10.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dill fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Dill frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dill seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Dried mullein flowers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Elderflowers dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Elderflowers fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Elderflowers frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Eucalyptus leaves |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|