According to a government proposal, meat, fish and eggs that exceed maximum levels for exposure to so-called forever chemicals (PFAS) can be blended into food products provided the final product is compliant. The temporary measure is aimed at supporting farms that need more time to achieve compliance. The temporary measure would be valid for three years and consumers will be informed if the food product has been prepared by blending in animal ingredients exceeding maximum PFA levels. The governing Federal Council opened a consultation on this proposal on Wednesday that will invite comments from stakeholders until September 18. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox PFAS have been detected in many regions of Switzerland. These chemicals enter livestock via the environment and thus also the food chain, where they can pose a health risk to consumers. Therefore, maximum PFAS levels have been in place for meat, fish, and eggs since 2024. Farms that are unable to …