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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
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)
|
Char |
Europe |
rejected |
- |
14.11.2023 |
- |
Production in Switzerland possible at several fish farmers
|
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 |
11.10.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
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, 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
|
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
|
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 - 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 bass whole, fresh (Dicentrarchus labrax) (Protective atmosphere) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- 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
|
Shrimps frozen (Metapenaeus ensis, Metapenaeus monoceros, Litopenaeus 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)
|
Thai curry pastes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Typical product origin with regional ingredients
|
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 |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Cookies and cookies filled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Grissini |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
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 |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Mini rice cakes with honey |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Mini rice wafers dark chocolate |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Multigrain toast with spelt |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Rice wafers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Sesame pretzel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Spelt mini pretzel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Spelt waffles |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Wheat toast light |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
09.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Wholemeal toast |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 (gluten-free) |
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)
|
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)
|
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)
|
Soy drink |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
26.10.2020 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amaranth |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only from small farmers' cooperatives recognized according to Bio Suisse guidelines |
20.12.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
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 |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
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 |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Buckwheat peeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Peeling allowed outside CH |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
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 |
restricted approved |
Production in the country of origin of durum wheat |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
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 - 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 grits |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
06.09.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
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 of durum wheat semolina only in Switzerland, Italy and Austria |
31.10.2023 |
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
|
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 |
- |
06.09.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
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 |
- |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Not yet available
|
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
|
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)
|
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 no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
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 |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
15.09.2023 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
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)
|
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 etc.) |
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 - typical European varieties (generally round / medium grain rice; risotto, milk, paella rice, etc.) |
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 (top long-grain rice, patna rice, long-grain parboiled rice, red rice, etc.) |
Overseas |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Rice - various long-grain rice varieties (top long-grain rice, patna rice, long-grain parboiled rice, red rice, etc.) |
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 (sticky rice, sushi rice, balilla, etc.) |
Overseas |
approved |
Note: parboiled approved |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Rice - various round and medium-grain rice varieties (sticky rice, sushi rice, balilla, etc.) |
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 |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
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 |
Europa |
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 |
restricted approved |
according to regulations bud feed grain |
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 |
08.09.2020 |
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 (Carton box) |
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 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
|
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 |
14.12.2023 |
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)
|
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
|
Avocado oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Kenya) - only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.02.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2034 |
pdf with detailed justification follows in German and French
|
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 |
31.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Not yet available
|
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 ( 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 with spices |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - specific recipe approved - Raw material only from Alentejo / Portugal |
06.05.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Palm fat / oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
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
|
Palmolein |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Palm stearin |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
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
|
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 deodorized |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
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)
|
Sunflower oil HO |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
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)
|
Sunflower oil refined |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
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)
|
Sunflower oil standard (cold pressed) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
24.05.2023 |
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)
|
Virgin coconut oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
23.10.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
|
mushrooms canned |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
30.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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)
|
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)
|
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
|
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
|
Lime peel oil |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Dried sugar beet pulp |
Europe |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.03.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
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)
|
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 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
|
Sugar beet pulp pellets |
Europe |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.03.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
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 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
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)
|
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)
|
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
|
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)
|
Cassis juice (blackcurrant, Ribes nigrum) pasteurised |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
04.04.2024 |
31.03.2025 |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
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
|
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) |
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
|
Grape juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
23.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability 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 frozen |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
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
Document
|
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
|
Orange 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
|
Orange 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
|
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
|
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
|
pineapple 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 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
Document
|
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
|
Rhubarb juice aseptic |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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. |
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 |
Not yet available
|
apricot purée 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 |
Not yet available
|
Apricot 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 |
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 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Not yet available
|
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)
|
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. |
- |
Until revocation |
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 (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
|
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
|
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 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
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) 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 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 |
09.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability 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 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 (schwarze Johannisbeere, Ribes nigrum) frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
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 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
|
Currants (Ribes rubrum) 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 (Ribes rubrum) fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
15.04.2024 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Currants (Ribes rubrum) frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
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
|
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
|
Dragon fruit (Pitaya) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
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
|
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 |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Fruit bar apricot |
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 bar fig |
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 bar mango |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
28.12.2023 |
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
|
Grapefruit fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Olive tapenade |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - specific recipe approved - Main ingredients from Greece |
14.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with regional ingredients
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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 - only simple processing in the country of origin |
30.11.2023 |
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 (can, 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
|
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)
|
Pomegranates |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pruneaux d'Agen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.02.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Typical product of origin
|
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 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 (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
|
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)
|
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)
|
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
|
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 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 (glass) |
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 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 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
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)
|
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
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
|
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 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 |
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
|
Coconut water aseptic and frozen (large containers) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
Processing only 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 |
Processing only 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
|
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 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 |
pending |
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
|
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
|
Walnuts whole (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
19.02.2024 |
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 |
approved |
- |
08.09.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
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 |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
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
|
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 seed protein powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Processing only in the country of origin |
12.04.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
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 |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
30.01.2024 |
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)
|
Sunflower seeds peeled |
Overseas |
approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
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
|
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
|
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 - only from Bio Suisse-approved projects with added sustainability value (currently from Tanzania and Vietnam) |
10.04.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
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 - only from Bio Suisse-approved projects with added sustainability value (currently from Tanzania and Vietnam) |
10.04.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
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 candied |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
Processing in the country of origin of the ginger |
01.02.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
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.
|
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
|
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)
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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 / 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
|
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.
|
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 |
23.01.2024 |
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
|
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 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
|
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 sweet (Rubus chingii var. suavissimus) dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
10.04.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
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 for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Camomile flowers dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Camomile tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
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
|
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 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
|
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 fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
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
|
cumin |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
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
|
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
|
Fennel seeds |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Fennel seeds (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
|
Fennel tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
currently limited availability in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Fragrant verbena / lemon verbena dried (Aloysia citrodora) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Fragrant verbena / lemon verbena dried (Aloysia citrodora) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Golden balm 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)
|
Golden balm 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)
|
Golden balm 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)
|
Green tea (with and without other ingredients) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Herb 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)
|
Hibiscus flowers (carcade) dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from Burkina Faso) - only simple processing in the country of origin |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
Very high temperatures necessary for good quality. Usually produced by small farmers in developing countries.
Approved company is a small farmer group |
Hibiscus flowers (carcade) 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
|
Honey bush herbs |
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 possible in principle but no offer. Native Crop South Africa: Indigenous people in South Africa fight for rights for the product.
|
Hop pellets |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Hops flowers 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)
|
Hops 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)
|
Hyssop 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
|
Ice tea mint unsweetened |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
26.02.2020 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Lady's mantle dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Lavender flowers dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Lemon balm dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Lemon grass / powder 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
|
Lemon grass / powder 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
|
Lemon thyme 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
|
Lemon verbena tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Lime blossoms 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
|
Linden blossom tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Lovage dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Marigolds 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
|
Marjoram dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Mauve flowers 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
|
Mint dried excl. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Mint fresh excl. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Moringa 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
|
Nettle dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Oolong |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
Produced in Europe / MAS but not in the qualities required in CH.
|
Orange 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
|
Orange leaves dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Oregano dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Oregano 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
|
Parsley dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Parsley fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Parsley frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Peppermint dried (Mentha x piperita) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Peppermint tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Plantain dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Potted herbs |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Raspberry 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
|
Rooibos 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 possible in principle but no offer. Native Crop South Africa: Indigenous people in South Africa fight for rights for the product.
|
Rosemary 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
|
Rosemary 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
|
Rosemary fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sage dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Sage fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Savory dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Savory 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
|
Slaw (Trigonella caerulea) 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
|
Tarragon 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
|
Thyme dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
Industry talks in progress |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Thyme 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
|
Thyme fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
White tea |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Wild apple-rosemary tea (Bag) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
22.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently hardly / limited availability in CH / EMAS
|
Wild garlic 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
|
Yerba Mate |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only from South America (because traditionally from the region) |
14.12.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agave powder |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
09.12.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Agave syrup |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Beet sugar |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cane sugar |
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
|
Cane sugar cube |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
03.11.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Coconut blossom sugar |
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
|
Date syrup |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
14.12.2023 |
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)
|
Glucose syrup dried |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
14.12.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Glucose syrup liquid |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
04.11.2021 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Inulin (Agave) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
processing only in the country of origin |
08.12.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Maltodextrin |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Maple syrup |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- processing only in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
07.09.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2031 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Molasses (beet sugar) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Molasses (cane sugar) |
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
|
Rice syrup |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
30.01.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2029 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrot juice pasteurized |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
05.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tomato juice |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
23.08.2023 |
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)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Artichoke hearts in oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Puglia / Italy - Processing only in the country of origin |
08.03.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Artichoke paste (glas) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Puglia / Italy - Processing only in the country of origin |
15.04.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Artichokes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Arugula |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Asparagus |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Baby Leaves |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Batavia lettuce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Bean Protein Concentrate |
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)
|
Beans black 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 hardly any / no production in CH
|
Bean 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)
|
Beans white dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Beet / Beetroot dried |
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)
|
Beet fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Borlotti beans 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
|
Broccoli |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Broccoli frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Customs protection - only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Until revocation |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Bruschetta pomodori secchi |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
08.04.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with regional ingredients
|
cabbage mixed (broccoli, cauliflower, romanesco) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cabbage stalk / stem chard |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Carrot powder / flakes / cubes / granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Carrots |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Carrots 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)
|
Cauliflower |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cauliflower frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Customs protection - only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Until revocation |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Celeriac |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Celery powder / cubes / granules |
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)
|
Celery stalks |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Chard / chopped chard |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Chickpeas 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
|
Chickpeas dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only from Bio Suisse approved projects (currently from India) - only simple processing in the country of origin |
20.12.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Chicory |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Chinese cabbage |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cicorino / radicchio |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Corn - Sweet corn canned |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
20.10.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Corn - Sweet corn fresh (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Corn - sweet corn frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cress |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Cucumbers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Cucumbers (for canning) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
dried Tomatoes Cream |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific formulation approved for retail packaging - Main ingredient only from Italy |
17.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Edamame frozen (Mukimame) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than August 2024 |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Eggplants |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Eggplants frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Customs protection - only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Until revocation |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Endive smooth and curly |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Feather cabbage / kale |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Fennel |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Flageolet beans |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Garden beans fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Garden peas 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)
|
Garlic fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
from June 2025:: seasonal Bio Suisse single import permit required (July to February) |
14.03.2024 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Garlic frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Garlic peeled |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
garlic powder / cubes / granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
garlic powder / cubes / granules |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - only from small farmers' cooperatives recognized according to Bio Suisse guidelines |
08.03.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Temporary approval due to bottlenecks
|
Grilled peppers in brine (Glass) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Processing and value creation in the country of origin (regional speciality) and processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Hot peppers / sweet peppers |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
Industry talks in progress to promote domestic sales
|
Hot peppers frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2024 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Iceberg lettuce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Kidney beans 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
|
Kidney beans dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Kohlrabi |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Lamb's lettuce / lamb's lettuce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Leek |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Leek flakes / powder / cubes / granules |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Lentils dried (all varieties) |
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
|
Lentils dried (all varieties) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
28.03.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Lettuce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Lettuce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Lollo rosso |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Mung beans dried (also as sprout 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
|
Mung beans dried (also as sprout seeds) |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Oak leaf / Lattughino |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Onion powder / cubes / granules |
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)
|
Onion powder / cubes / granules |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
- Customs protection - only simple processing in the country of origin - only from small farmers' cooperatives recognized according to Bio Suisse guidelines |
07.03.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Temporary approval due to bottlenecks
|
Onions fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Onions 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)
|
Palm hearts in brine |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
25.10.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2030 |
Cultivation only possible in humid tropical climates; currently hardly any / no production in CH / Europe / MAS
|
Parsnip powder / cubes / granules / flakes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Patatli (baby potatoes or triplets) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pea protein concentrate |
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)
|
Pea 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)
|
Peperoncini frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Permanent culture, therefore build up longer term.
|
Peperoncini paste |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
14.12.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
Origin typical product with main ingredients from Italy
|
Pepperoni fillets in oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Puglia / Italy - Processing only in the country of origin |
15.04.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pickles (pickled) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - only from production year 2019 |
before 2020 |
Reassessment if required |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Pinto beans dried |
Overseas |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
pending |
in review |
Not yet available
|
Pointed cabbage / pointed cabbage |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Potatoes (early) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Potatoes (edible) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pumpkin fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
seasonal Bio Suisse single import permit required (August to December) |
24.01.2022 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Pumpkin frozen |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- Bio Suisse single import permit required - only simple processing in the country of origin |
24.01.2022 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Radish |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Red cabbage |
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)
|
Rhubarb |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Roasted onions |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
25.08.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
Currently no alternative options available in CH (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Romanesco |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Root parsley |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Bio Suisse single import permit required |
07.06.2021 |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Savoy cabbage / savoy cabbage |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Shallots |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Soybeans dried (food soy) |
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
|
Soy flour (full fat toasted) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
rejected |
- |
16.11.2021 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Spinach fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Spinach 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)
|
Spring rolls |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
26.02.2020 |
- |
Processing / manufacturing in Switzerland is possible (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Sugar beet |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Sugar beet |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
acc. to project Promotion of Swiss sugar beet cultivation (details on request) |
18.10.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2027 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Sweet potatoes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tatsoy |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
08.09.2020 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tigernuts processed (ground, granulated, roasted, blanched, paste, pieces, sliced) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
only simple processing in the country of origin |
14.03.2024 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tomatoes dried |
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)
|
Tomatoes dried in oil |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- specific recipe released - Raw material only from Puglia / Italy - Processing only in the country of origin |
08.03.2021 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2026 |
currently hardly any / no production in CH
|
Tomatoes fresh |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Tomatoes 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)
|
Tomato pelati / puree / concentrate |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
- only simple processing in the country of origin - specific recipe approved for retail packaging |
27.06.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2028 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
Tomato powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
21.07.2023 |
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)
|
Tomato sauce |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
06.02.2023 |
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)
|
Vegetable mixture dried |
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)
|
Watermelon |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
approved |
- |
02.11.2023 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
currently limited availability in CH
|
White cabbage |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Yellow peas 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
|
Zucchetti |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
Customs protection |
- |
Until revocation |
Priority domestic production (see Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.1)
|
Zucchetti dried |
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)
|
Zucchetti 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)
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sparkling wine |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Until revocation |
Typical product of origin
|
Wine |
Overseas |
rejected |
- |
31.03.2020 |
- |
Document only in German or French
Document
|
Wine red |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Until revocation |
Typical product of origin
|
Wine rosé |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Until revocation |
Typical product of origin
|
Wine white |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
30.01.2024 |
Until revocation |
Typical product of origin
|
Product |
Region of origin * |
Approval status |
Restrictions ** |
Decision |
Time limit |
Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Molasses yeast, cream and powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Pre-dough (lever) |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Sourdough dried |
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)
|
Sourdough starter |
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)
|
Yeast antifungal |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Yeast cream |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Yeast extract |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Yeast extract type N |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Yeast flakes |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
Yeast powder |
Europe / Mediterranean countries |
restricted approved |
specific recipe approved |
15.11.2022 |
Review by Bio Suisse no later than 2025 |
Processing / production in Switzerland currently possible to a limited extent (Guidelines Part V, Art. 2.1.2)
|
* Three regions of origin are classified:
**For products that have the approval status "restricted approved", the specific restriction is indicated in the column "Restrictions". Some documents about specific restrictions in the column "Restrictions" are only available in German or French. Please contact us if you need further information.
Documents (only German or French) can be found under Downloads & Links
Data basis: as of 08.03.2024