Food that is not circumscribed in article 4 (1) of the Swiss Regulation on food and commodities or by the Federal Department of Home Affairs, needs a grant from the Federal Office of Public Health. The registration of a new product is regulated by article 5 and 6 of the Swiss Regulation on food and commodities. This can be either a new or novel food for normal consumption or a new special food. The Federal Office of Public Health examines the composition, the intended purpose and the declaration, it determines the name under which the product is sold and assigns a grant number to be indicated on the packing or label. The grants can only be given to persons or societies with a domicile or place of business in Switzerland. Foreign applicants must appoint a representative in Switzerland, who must take responsibility for adherence to the regulations.