Groundnuts export requirements for Switzerland (EFTA)
The compliance checklist for exporting groundnuts from West Africa to Switzerland (EFTA) — 2 requirements across 2 categories. Market risk: High.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · verify against official sources before shipment.
What you need for Switzerland (EFTA)
Food Safety & Contaminants
The Swiss Contaminants Ordinance (VHK) sets, for groundnuts and their processed products for direct consumption or as a food ingredient, aflatoxin B1 2 µg/kg and total aflatoxins 4 µg/kg; for groundnuts to be sorted, 8 / 15 µg/kg. Crude oils for refining and refined oils are excluded.
Destination Market Access
The Swiss ordinance LMVV applies increased official controls to every food listed in Annex I of EU Implementing Reg 2019/1793 (last amended by Reg (EU) 2026/1206), which includes Ghana groundnuts for aflatoxins. For air imports through Zurich and Geneva, every consignment gets a documentary check and then physical checks at the Annex frequency, after pre-notification; cantonal fees are charged.
Groundnuts → Switzerland (EFTA) questions
Do I need a aflatoxin test certificate (swiss limits for groundnuts) to export groundnuts to Switzerland (EFTA)?
Yes — Aflatoxin test certificate (Swiss limits for groundnuts) is one of the required items for the Groundnuts → Switzerland (EFTA) lane. This page lists the full checklist, and you can check your own status free.
Is groundnuts to Switzerland (EFTA) covered by EUDR?
This lane is not primarily driven by EUDR; its requirements are mainly phytosanitary, food-safety and market-access documents. See the full list above.
How long does it take to become compliant for groundnuts → Switzerland (EFTA)?
Individual items range from a few days to a few weeks; the longest single item here is an estimated 0 days, so start well ahead of your shipment.
Score your Groundnuts → Switzerland (EFTA) readiness
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