Coop and the Allergy Seal of Quality
Greater peace of mind when shopping – for over a decade
For people with allergies and intolerances, checking ingredient lists is part of everyday life. Coop has been committed for many years, to making it easier and safer for affected consumers to do their shopping.
For more than ten years, Coop has been working with the independent certification body Service Allergie Suisse to award products with the Allergy Seal of Quality. This partnership ensures greater transparency in the product range and provides reliable guidance when shopping.
Today, customers at Coop can find a wide variety of products that have been tested and certified according to the strict criteria of the Allergy Seal of Approval. Discover more now: information, delicious recipes and everything about Free From products!
Ten years of collaboration
“The partnership with Coop demonstrates how the retail sector can actively help make everyday life easier for people with allergies and intolerances. Independent certification with the Allergy Seal of Quality creates greater transparency and clarity in the product range.”
Beatrice Zobrist,
Head Office Coordinator,
Service Allergie Suisse
“For people with allergies and intolerances, trust is paramount when shopping. Our long-standing collaboration with Service Allergie Suisse and certification with the Allergy Seal of Quality help our customers to quickly identify and choose products that meet their specific requirements with confidence.”
Susanne Stephan,
Head of Nutrition Unit, Coop
Guidance you can trust
The Allergy Seal of Quality stands for independently tested quality and transparent product declaration. Products bearing this seal are certified by Service Allergie Suisse according to strict, clearly defined criteria.
Among other things, the following aspects are carefully examined:
- Formulas and ingredients used
- Production processes and potential cross-contamination
- Declaration and labelling on the packaging
The result: maximum safety and reliability for people with allergies or intolerances – right at the point of purchase.
Certification across various Coop own brands
The collaboration extends far beyond a single specialist range: the Allergy Seal of Quality is featured across various product lines at Coop.
These include, amongst others:
- the Free From special range
- selected products from other Coop own brands such as Karma or Betty Bossi
- in some cases also non-food products from the cosmetics sector.
This ensures that consumers can rely on independently tested and transparently declared products across different product categories.
Collaboration in figures
The partnership between Coop and Service Allergie Suisse has led to a continuously growing range over the past decade.
A look at the key figures:
- more than 350 certified products in the Coop range
- a wide variety of product categories – from food to non-food
- guidance for over three million people with allergies or intolerances in Switzerland
This development clearly shows that products for people with allergies and intolerances are now an integral part of a modern and responsible product range.
Working together for a better quality of life
For people with allergies or intolerances, shopping often involves extra effort and uncertainty. Clearly labelled and independently controlled products can make a significant difference here.
The long-standing partnership between Coop and Service Allergie Suisse helps to continuously develop the certified product range – with the clear aim of constantly improving transparency, choice and safety.
After all, simple and safe shopping should be a given for everyone.
The Allergy Seal of Quality is important for me
“I have celiac disease and rely on clear information about the ingredients in food and drink for each and every product. A quality seal makes it easier for me and my family to shop quickly and safely. The children, in particular, find it difficult to read and understand the list of ingredients correctly.”
