Swiss Criminal Code (SCC)

Art. 235SCC from 2023

Art. 235 Production of harmful animal feed

1. Any person who wilfully produces or treats animal feed or feedstuffs for domestic animals in such a way that they constitute a danger to the health of animals shall be liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or to a monetary penalty.

Penalties revised by No II 1 para. 16 of the FA of 13 Dec. 2002, in force since 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2006 3459 3535; BBl 1999 1979).If the offender carries on a commercial operation to produce or treat animal feed that is harmful to animals, the penalty is a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or a monetary penalty of not less than 30 daily penalty units. A custodial sentence must be combined with a monetary penalty. In such cases, public notice is given of the conviction.2. If the person concerned acts through negligence, the penalty is a fine.3. The products are forfeited. They may be rendered harmless or destroyed.