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Initiative against GMOs files complaint over ‘missing signatures’

Initiative against GMOs: complaint about missing signatures

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The association behind the food protection initiative is to file a criminal complaint against unknown persons, claiming at least 5,000 signatures went missing during an official recount.

Federal Council plans aid for farms affected by PFAS

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Swiss government wants to allow ‘forever chemicals’ in food products

This content was published on May 27, 2026 The temporary measure is aimed at supporting farms that need more time to achieve compliance.

French authorities raid two Nestlé Waters sites

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French authorities carry out surprise searches at Nestlé Waters sites

This content was published on May 20, 2026 According to Radio France, the operation involved the Perrier plant in Vergèze and a laboratory in Vittel.

Infant formulas: "shortcomings" on the part of the government and manufacturers

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French report highlights failings in infant formula scandal

This content was published on May 20, 2026 A French parliamentary report says the handling of Nestlé’s infant formula scandal exposed “shortcomings” by both the French government and manufacturers.

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Baby formula recall in Switzerland: why the delay?

This content was published on Mar 17, 2026 Several infant formula brands have recalled batches since January over traces of a potentially dangerous toxin, raising fresh questions about inspection standards.

Parliament approves easier authorisation of pesticides

Agribusiness

Swiss parliament backs faster approval of pesticides

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 Swiss parliament backs faster approval for some pesticides from neighboring countries.

The Swiss are set to vote on the issue of GMO food

Agribusiness

Swiss anti-GMO initiative handed in at Bern

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Swiss anti-GMO initiative handed in with 137,000 signatures.

Food safety

Does infant formula have too many ingredients?

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Several European countries, including in Switzerland, have reported illnesses that may be linked to toxic contamination in infant formula.

There have been reports of hospitalisation of infants who were fed the recalled formula in France and Spain.

Food safety

Infant formula recall: Is trying to copy breastmilk increasing risk of contamination?

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 A contaminated additive found naturally in breastmilk is responsible for the recent recall of infant formula worldwide.

Baby milk: Nestlé's competitors also under pressure

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Nestlé competitors also face tainted baby formula pressure

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Tainted baby formula crisis spreads from Nestlé to French rival Danone and dairy group Lactalis.

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