Switzerland: New Nutrient Database V7.0 from July 2025

The Swiss Federal Food Safety Office (FSVO) released Version 7.0 of the Swiss Food Composition Database on July 1, 2025.

Key Updates

New Fatty Acid Values

Now Included:

• EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
• DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
• Alpha-Linolenic Acid
• Linoleic Acid

Relevance for Supplement Manufacturers:

• Omega-3 supplements: More precise nutritional data
• Fish oil products: Updated EPA/DHA values
• Plant oils: New ALA data

Vitamin A Simplification

Old Display:

• Vitamin A RE (µg-RE)
• Vitamin A RAE (µg-BCE)
• Beta-carotene equivalents

New Display:

• Uniform in µg (without RE/BCE suffix)
• Internationally recognized standard
• Simpler labeling

Conversion Factors Remain:

• Vitamin A RE: 1/6 beta-carotene
• Vitamin A RAE: 1/12 beta-carotene

New Analyses: Meat/Milk Substitutes

Product Categories:

• Meat substitutes
• Fish substitutes
• Egg substitutes
• Plant protein sources
• Plant-based beverages
• Milk substitutes

Nutrient Profiles:

• Vitamins (B12, D, E, K)
• Minerals (Calcium, Iron, Zinc)
• Protein content & amino acids

Impact on Supplement Manufacturers

Swiss Market

Labeling Adjustments:

• Vitamin A: New display without RE/BCE
• Omega-3: Precise EPA/DHA declarations possible
• Plant-based products: Updated reference values

Compliance:

• Swiss FSVO: Own regulations since July 2020
• Deviations from EU regulations possible
• Maximum doses differ

Multi-Market Strategies

Switzerland vs. EU: | Nutrient | CH (FSVO) | EU (EFSA) | |----------|-----------|-----------| | Vitamin A | Beta-carotene restriction | Retinol allowed | | Vitamin D | 20 µg/day | 20 µg/day | | Coenzyme Q10 | Higher dose | Lower |

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Additional V7.0 Changes

Category Renamings

Old: "Meat substitutes" New: "Plant protein foods and animal product substitutes"

Subcategories:

1. Meat, sausage, fish or egg substitutes
2. Plant protein foods
3. Plant-based beverages
4. Other milk substitutes

Data Sources

• Swiss Vitamin Institute (SVI): Vitamin analyses
• FSVO Laboratory: Mineral analyses
• Independent Labs: Breakfast cereals

Source: Swiss Food Composition Database

Created: July 1, 2025 • Last updated: July 1, 2025