An initiative to protect Swiss food from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), backed by 137,000 supporters, has been submitted to the Federal Chancellery in Bern. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Food Protection Initiative could force a nationwide vote on the issue after reaching the threshold of 100,000 signatures. + New Swiss food regulations for 2026: GMO and pesticides The initiative demands labeling of genetically modified products and a comprehensive risk assessment for every genetically engineered organism. It also calls for protection of GMO-free agriculture and restrictions on patents. “People in Switzerland want to continue to decide for themselves what goes on their plate,” said Martin Graf, president of the Association for GMO-Free Food, in a press release. The initiative is backed by the Association for GMO-Free Food, supported by agricultural, environmental and consumer protection groups including Bio Suisse, Greenpeace, Swissaid, the ...
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