Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO)

Swiss federal authority for food safety, animal health and welfare.

The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO, German: BLV) is Switzerland's national authority responsible for food safety, nutrition, animal health, animal welfare, and species conservation in international trade. Founded in 1959 and subordinated to the Federal Department of Home Affairs, it coordinates the implementation of national and international standards in veterinary and food matters. While not a tourist destination in the traditional sense, the FSVO shapes daily life in Switzerland through its oversight of food imports, animal welfare standards, and species protection policies.