Switzerland is often associated with mountains, lakes, snowy landscapes, cheese and chocolate. This small country located in the center of Europe is characterized by a variety of local cultures, traditions and culinary habits. This chapter presents the traditional and typical food products produced and consumed in Switzerland. The southern region of the country is particularly reviewed because there is a great number of labeled products. Swiss Food Law and corresponding laws reflect the Swiss culture, tradition and values. The chapter covers some of the particularities that show the constant conflict of Switzerland: economically dependent on the European Union, but still having the “freedom” not to be a member of it. A special focus is on the legal instruments to protection the origin of food products, to allow Novel Food on the Swiss market and to support small Food Business Operators who maintain in particular the important Swiss milk and cheese industry for sustainable business in the globalized world.
