The Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir label

Certified products

The “Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir” label follows the precepts of the national regio.garantie guidelines, which are the property of the Swiss Association of Regional Products (ASPR). They ensure the same standards for all regional brands in Switzerland, and apply to the marketing of products of agricultural origin.

the promise of a certified product

Regional raw materials
Developed in the region
Traceability certified by an independent body
Supporting our agriculture and local economy

The benefits of certification

Strong credibility

The national regio.garantie guidelines were judged by the Alliance of Consumer Organizations to be the most objective, reliable and transparent in the country.

Products are inspected by an independent body to guarantee compliance with specifications.

Distribution

Internal to the association: Events organized by the association and reserved exclusively for certified producers.

Externally: establishing connections with “Local Partners” (restaurants, retail businesses).

Supporting the local economy

Raw material grown or raised by local farmers.

Local processing.

Maintaining know-how and jobs in the canton.

Simplification for the consumer

Standardized requirements for all products in the canton.

Awareness of the label is on the rise and is being supported by communication efforts.

Communauté Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir

Administrative support during the certification process.

Networking, communication support, promotional measures.

What types of products does the label apply to?

Vegetables
(potato, onion, tomato, squash, bean, cabbage, …)

Fruits
(apple, pear, strawberry, raspberry, …)

Bakery products
(scallops, bread, meringue, flour, …)

Meat products
(beef, pork, poultry, deli meats, …)

Dairy products
(milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, …)

Other products
(honey, eggs, lentils, …)

Drinks
(apple juice, grape juice, syrup, brandy, …)

Aromatic herbs
(basil, mint, wild thyme, …)

Owners of the “Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir” brand may count ingredients sourced from neighboring municipalities as regional ingredients, up to a maximum of 20 percent.

Application for Certification

Regulations

Traditional Products

Traditional products are a product category highlighting the emblematic products of our canton that are part of our heritage, but which unfortunately, for some, cannot meet the criteria for the label.

Chocolate

Absinthe