Law and enforcement

Rechts- und Vollzugsgrundlagen

Cassis de Dijon

According to the Cassis de Dijon principle, products lawfully produced and marketed in the EU can also be sold in Switzerland without restriction. Since food products are particularly sensitive, a special regulation applies to this category.

Resources and principles of enforcement

Resources, such as lists of establishments, databases and information systems, as well as the basic principles of enforcement underpinning a standardized interpretation of legislation concerning imports, exports and transit.

Legislation

This page is available in German, French and Italian.

Lists of approved Swiss establishments

The cantonal authorities responsible issue Swiss businesses with the operating permits required by current legislation. Permits issued in accordance with Swiss law also entitle their holders to export to the EU.

Last modification 31.10.2016

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