BIOSUISSE Switzerland
Bio Suisse
Bio Suisse is the umbrella organisation of Swiss Bud farms and is the owner of the registered trademark Bud.
It was established as an umbrella organisation in 1981 and it now represents the interests of 7.362 Bud label agricultural operations and nurseries. All operations are regularly inspected and certified by independent bodies to ensure compliance with the strict Bio Suisse Standards.
1.356 processing and trading companies have signed a licence contract (trademark usage contract) with Bio Suisse.
Bud products guarantee a high production standard and deliver flavour and enjoyment.
BIOSUISSE ORGANIC Certification
As the umbrella organisation for Swiss Bud operations, the core mission of Bio Suisse is to support and promote Swiss Bud producers and products.
Bio Suisse does, however, permit the import of foodstuffs which can either not be produced in Switzerland or not be produced in sufficient quantity.
BIOSUISSE ORGANIC is the designation and logo used for operations outside Switzerland that have been certified in accordance with Bio Suisse Standards and their products.
Operations outside Switzerland that have been certified according to Bio Suisse Standards may use the “BIOSUISSE ORGANIC” designation and logo. Products intended for export to Switzerland must be labelled accordingly on containers, delivery notes and invoices. Containers for export must be labelled with the logo.
BIOSUISSE ORGANIC goods may only be imported into Switzerland through importers who have signed a valid licence contract with Bio Suisse. Usually, importers will apply for their potential suppliers to obtain Bio Suisse certification so that products can be marketed in Switzerland as Bio Suisse products.
Note: Within Switzerland and when exporting from Switzerland, “BIOSUISSE ORGANIC” (as a designation and logo) may not be used
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Detailed information and documents are available at: Downloads Guidelines and instructions (icbag.ch)
Contact us catherine.calzolari@bioagricert.org if, in addition to the organic certification, you also wish to obtain BIOSUISSE ORGANIC Certification. We will be happy to provide you with more information.